Archive for March, 2007

How to land the perfect job

Posted on 11. Mar, 2007 by Bill.

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How to land the perfect job
Whenever Meg Currie is nervous, her mouth gets dry. Sometimes it helps to chew gum, but that’s not a good idea during a job interview. Currie learned this lesson the hard way.
“I was interviewing with the man who would be my manager, when my lips stuck together at one side [...]

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Three Obstacles to a Career Move

Posted on 08. Mar, 2007 by Bill.

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Three Obstacles to a Career Move
Rachelle [Shelley] Canter is a career expert with more than 20 years of experience. She has coached many leaders and professionals through successful career moves in virtually every industry, function, and geography. Shelley has just published a career guide, Make the Right Career Move. We recently talked about her new [...]

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Handy job tips for grown-ups

Posted on 06. Mar, 2007 by Bill.

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Handy job tips for grown-ups
Without condoning ageism, we need to admit one uncomfortable truth: older job seekers often make it too easy for companies to reject them.
True, job seekers over 40 years old often face discrimination and may confront hurdles getting an interview that younger applicants do not. But before putting the spotlight on others, [...]

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Hunt online for work, but tread carefully

Posted on 04. Mar, 2007 by Bill.

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Hunt online for work, but tread carefully
It’s well known that networking is one of the best ways to land a job. And in an age when almost everything seems to be moving into cyberspace, you can connect online with colleagues and potential employers.
Several Web sites allow you to network professionally online, and the potential can [...]

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