If you're determined to land the job of your dreams, just thinking about changing jobs, or simply curious about what career alternatives might be out there for you, there is never a better time than the present to start planning job search strategies and
Can blogging be good for your career? It is a question that you may never have considered before. But, think about it. What better way to improve and grow your personal brand and professional credibility and online presence than to start a blog? It
Does the prospect of becoming a board member appeal to you? Business executives, whether currently employed or involved in a job search, can benefit from becoming a member of the board. It’s well worth it for a busy executive or manager to take the time
Years of college or university, then onto your first full-time job. You may switch companies and advance in your industry. But as the saying goes, change is good, and you are ready for a shift in a completely new direction. Exciting as it is,
Working with a recruiter in your job search can be a key strategy to getting the career that you want. Understanding the type of recruiter that you are working with can be vital to ensuring that you are getting not only the job market exposure
You update your resume. Redo your cover letter. Apply to jobs. Respond to ads on career web sites. But no bites – not even a nibble! Maybe it’s time to consider contacting one or more contingency recruiters, also known as headhunters, to kick start your
There are many skills that you need to land that next job – organizational skills, communication skills, interviewing skills, technical skills to use sites such as Linkedin, storytelling skills, and even writing skills (unless you have made a smart investment in yourself and hired
The economy is bad, company revenues were low, you heard rumors, but hoped it wouldn’t happen to you, but it did - you lost your job. It’s a trying time, a stressful time. But you need to look ahead and start thinking of going
You get up, go to work, push around some papers, go to lunch, attend some meetings, then go home. Do it all again the next day. Five days a week. You realize that you need something else in your work life, something to inspire
A great cover letter, recommendation, or resume might get you in the door for your dream job, but it’s the interview that will keep you there. A prospective employer wants to know that you are not only qualified but that you’re a great candidate
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