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Phyllis Mufson – Career Coach

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Bill.

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How to Write an Objective Statement For a Resume

Posted on 01. Nov, 2008 by Bill.

Many job seekers include a short reference on career objective in the resume. Adding a career objective statement helps to reflect the position you are applying for, the type of company you prefer, the experience and qualification you have and the value you can offer to the company at a glance. Usually this power statement [...]

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Make Sure Your Employment History is More Interesting Than History Class

Posted on 04. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

Your employment history is where the reader will spend the bulk of their time (if they get to it!). This is where you provide evidence to back up the bold claims you make about yourself and your capabilities in your career summary section, and where you prove you can do the job that your objective [...]

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I Need Help Deciding What Career To Choose!

Posted on 02. Sep, 2008 by Bill.

I need help deciding what career to choose! Have you been saying these words again and again? One of the most important decisions of a lifetime is choosing a career, and that is relevant whether you are a college student, a fresh graduate, or a middle-aged person. So before you make a career decision, it [...]

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How to Write a Cover Letter

Posted on 06. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

How to Write a Cover Letter
You could write the best resume in the world and be highly qualified for a job, but if your cover letter is poorly written, generic, or misguided, you can pretty much throw your chances out the window. The cover letter is your first, and sometimes your only opportunity to [...]

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Fine-tune network skills for job hunts Connect without wrecking prospects

Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

Fine-tune network skills for job hunts Connect without wrecking prospects
An e-mail that a veteran marketing executive recently blitzed to 12,000 contacts begins: “On Sept. 11, to my complete and utter surprise, I was terminated …”
She identified her ex-employer and why the small market-research firm fired her. Copies of her message inadvertently landed in her old [...]

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Try Searching Instead of Planning for Career Success

Posted on 29. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

Try Searching Instead of Planning for Career Success – Anne Zelenka
Instead of planning your career top down, you might find a bottom up search process more effective. Planning works for well-defined and well-understood situations — for example, following a well-trod career path such as medicine or law. Searching relies on trial and error and adjusting [...]

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Career Planning – Promote Yourself Or Why It Doesn’t Pay Off To Be Modest

Posted on 28. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

Lily is a lovely, talented graphic designer who works for a vibrant top design studio downtown. Only a few weeks after she has started, major clients begin requesting to work with her. They like Lily's fresh creative approach, her friendly appearance and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve outstanding results for them.
Lily has [...]

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How To Write Your Resume to Overcome Age Bias

Posted on 27. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

DO trim your resume back to the most current 10, 15, or 20 years. Your resume is a marketing document. It is NOT an autobiography. Readers want to know what you've done recently to add value in the companies you have been associated with. Skills, experiences, and achievements from 25 or 30 years ago or [...]

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8 Signs It’s Time to Look for a New Job

Posted on 22. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

8 Signs It's Time to Look for a New Job
Short of being handed your walking papers, there are often telltale signs that it's time to look for a new job. You haven't been promoted since the Clinton administration. The most exciting assignments are routinely handed to your peers or underlings. Your desk keeps moving farther [...]

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Virtual Job Basics – How to Create a Polished On the internet Resume

Posted on 20. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

These days, many companies anticipate you to send an electronic resume and cover letter instead of mailing them. It's faster and easier for both the employer and the employee. While this is done for several reasons, the main reason is that the number of resumes, especially for virtual positions, is usually very high. In order [...]

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Coaching can aid in changing jobs

Posted on 17. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

Coaching can aid in changing jobs, growing business
For many middle-aged workers, the desire or the need to change jobs is commonplace. Whether brought about by downsizing or a growing dissatisfaction with the trajectory of their careers or industries, many baby boomers have made a job switch or want to.
That has led to a boom in [...]

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Surviving the First Week in a New Job

Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

Surviving the First Week in a New Job
Starting a new job can be daunting for anyone, regardless of experience or rank. The first week, when it is most important to make a good impression and set a precedent for how you’ll manage your team, can be especially difficult.
You can easily view your first week as [...]

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