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Staying Up-To-Date
Recently, I was speaking with a friend of mine who is a recruiter. She has been in the same position for over 10 years and had been presented with the possibility of an interesting job opportunity. When she was asked … Continue reading
Tax-Time Deductions
As “Tax Time” is fast approaching it is helpful to remember any deductions that can help minimize your tax liability. Therefore, I wanted to remind you (or bring to your attention) the eligible tax deductions related to your job search. … Continue reading
Hiding Behind Courses
While unemployed it is important to keep yourself productively occupied, positive and to ensure that your skills remain up-to-date. Therefore, everyone would agree that it is a good idea to attend courses on subjects related to your career, technology or … Continue reading
Identifying your Target Audience
Identifying your target audience in a job search can help create a more pleasant and productive experience. We are all aware that a manufacturer of a new product will determine the target audience of the product and create marketing campaigns … Continue reading
Making Use of the Internet
Recently, I have had some interesting conversations with several job seekers regarding different aspects of the job search. A common thread through many of these conversations was the need for job seekers to make use of technology in assisting them … Continue reading
Dress For Success
Recently, my friend and former colleague, Donna Flagg wrote a refreshing piece for Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. Her article discussed the reality in which we live – that we are judged by what we wear. She had the … Continue reading
Waiting Time
All interactions with a potential employer are part of the total impression that you make. These impressions add up to influence the decision to hire or not to hire. Your initial contact, phone conversation, resume, cover letter, emails are all … Continue reading
Practice, Practice and More Practice
A friend of mine was looking for a job while in his final year of law school. He was intelligent and did well in school. He had countless on-campus interviews but met with little success. After about the tenth interview … Continue reading
A Word about Cover Letters
Ask ten recruiters and hiring managers if a cover letter should be included with the resume and you may get ten different answers. Some people never read the cover letter, others don’t consider a resume unless a cover letter is … Continue reading
5 Ways to Make Sure you Ruin Your Job Interview:
Chew gum – even if it is hidden in your cheek, it will be detected and not appreciated. Same goes for a sucking candy. Put your feet up and relax – taking the liberty of making yourself at home, reclining … Continue reading