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How to succeed at a career fair by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2012 Career fairs can be the perfect occasions to network with recruiters who could help you land an interview. Don't waste your chance to make a good impression. Follow these tips and put your best foot forward: 1. Know what type of job you want. Don't attend a career fair without knowing what type of job you want to land. Most fair organizers publish company participant lists in advance. Investigate those organizations' n... |
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You’re a Really OLD Job Seeker! by Georgia Adamson - Jun, 2012 Okay, so the title is a somewhat hokey bid to get your attention, but it does point to a situation that everyone really needs to be aware of. As I’ve said before, we all know age discrimination in the workplace is illegal, and we also know it happens–probably more often than you would like to think. Plus, it’s an issue even if you’re still on the sunny side of 40 and think it doesn’t apply to you. Maybe it doesn’t now, but it ... |
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3 Entry-level Job Seeking Mistakes to Avoid by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2012 Are you an entry-level job seeker looking to get out there and find your first position? Making your first attempt marks the beginning of quite an adventure as you look to meet your goal of entering the workforce. As a newbie, it is easy to make a few mistakes here and there that could slow your ability to find work. So to get a successful start, here are some entry-level job seeking mistakes to avoid: 1. Ignor... |
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6 Ways to Ensure Your Job Search Will Likely Fail by Jean Cummings - May, 2012 It's amazing, though understandable, that so many people are pursuing job search strategies that are apt to yield no results. The job search environment is more complex and requires greater sophistication to navigate than ever before. Here are 6 of the things you should not do to avoid getting stalled in your job search. 1. Give your resume to your contact list and assume you've done their networking 2. Failed to get ... |
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7 Errors You Want to Avoid While Job Seeking by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2012 It’s so very easy to make mistakes while job seeking. Even seasoned professionals can struggle some when in the midst of a job search. Don’t be discouraged if you think you’ve made some mistakes along the way. Job seeking is like working a job; you’re always fine-tuning your skills. But before you start searching again, consider the following seven job seeking errors you want to avoid: 1. Searching without organization: It... |
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Layoffs: Are You a Job Search Dinosaur? by Georgia Adamson - May, 2012 One definition of “dinosaur” is: A person or thing that is outdated or has become obsolete because of failure to adapt to changing circumstances. In today’s challenging economy and competitive job market, it’s probably the last term you want to have applied to you! If you haven’t kept up with industry changes, emerging technology and other trends affecting your career prospects, you could well find yourself on the layoff chopp... |
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What do you really know about a prospective employer? by Louise Garver - May, 2012 The internet has made easy work of finding potential candidates through social networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook. Executive membership sites have thrived in the last ten years providing executives with job search information and recruiters with a database of well-defined and targeted candidates. And you are aware that most job seekers today are Googled before being contacted for a pre-screen or interview. However, w... |
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How to Have a Healthy Job Search Network by Georgia Adamson - May, 2012 A successful job search can depend heavily on having a healthy network. However, you won’t have one until you build it, and you won’t have it for long unless you nourish or sustain it! Note: Sustain means to “strengthen or support physically or mentally,” and that’s as critical for a healthy job search network as it is for anything else you expect to be–and remain–productive for you. When I started thinking about this topic,... |
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Fairy Job Mother: Is this the right career for me? by Sharon Cohen - May, 2012 I wish I was a Fairy Job-Mother with magic career powers! I'd like to wave a wand and instantly connect people with their dream jobs. As a Career counselor - I'm frequently asked: What career should I pursue? What will make me happy? How can I be sure? Well, you know what two things everyone can be sure of - and neither are related to career choices! I wish I could guarantee people's career happiness! If only ... |
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How to find a job when all you can see is fog by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2012 Last week, I traveled to Chicago to speak at the CFA Institute’s annual conference. Traveling into the city from the airport, I knew I should be able to see the skyline…Maybe I am biased (having grown up in the area), but I think Chicago has one of the most lovely skylines of any city. My family moved away from Illinois after I graduated from high school, so even though I haven’t been back in many years, I knew enough to know ... |
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