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Tag Archives: Job hunting
Dealing with Distance: Four Tips for Long-Distance Job Searches
Long-distance job searches can be difficult and stressful. The long-distance job seeker has the potential of being squeezed out of the running by local qualified candidates, and—from an employer’s perspective—why should they look outside of their own city with relocation … Continue reading
You Have a 1.2% Chance of Getting a Job Through an Online Application – How to Increase Your Odds
I recently attended The National Resume Writers’ Association’s annual conference, where I learned of this startling statistic. While I always knew that having an internal company contact was MUCH more effective than applying to open jobs, even I was surprised … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Job Search
Tagged career advancement, career transition, Job hunting, job search, resume
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Avoid Social Media Pitfalls in the Job Search
More than 73% of U.S. adults use social networks, and by 2016 the number could reach 4.3 billion, according to Radicati Group Inc., a market research firm. Employers have taken a liking to the popularity of social media, including platforms … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning for Your Resume
Whether you are digging out from yet another snowstorm or already fighting the urge to hit the golf course, spring is a great time to focus on new beginnings, starting fresh, and of course, cleaning up your resume. Take some … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Job Search, Resume
Tagged Job hunting, job search, LinkedIn, resume, Resumes and Portfolios, Spring cleaning
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“The CEO” Provides Daily Job Search Advice
Edited article as posted on Employment Crossing. Click HERE for the original. Looking for a job isn’t always easy, however, with the right job search methods; it does not have to be that difficult. According to A. Harrison Barnes, “The … Continue reading
Job Search Networking Tips For 2012
Edited article originally written by Laura Raines http://www.ajc.com/business/12-job-search-tips-1291030.html As we ring in the new year, executive job seekers will find new opportunities in the 2012’s job market as well. According to the December Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, employers anticipate a … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Education, Interviewing, Job Search, Networking
Tagged career management, Employment, Facebook, Google, interviewing, Job hunting, job search, Labour economics, LinkedIn, netweaving, networking, networking 2012, New Year, organic networking, Social networking, strategic networking
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Quality vs. Quantity – Are You Spending Too MUCH Time On Your Job Search?
Most of us have heard that you should spend 40 hours searching for a job if you’re unemployed and 10-15 if you’re currently working. It’s a good idea to spend as much time on your search as possible, but what’s … Continue reading
Leads Galore!
At least it sure feels that way this week! I occasionally post association job leads to my Twitter account and on Monday, decided to do it every day. The result? I couldn’t keep up! Between job boards on ASAE and … Continue reading
New Job Search Methods Versus “That’s How I’ve Always Done It”
Not long ago, I wrote a blog post (for another site) about getting past “that’s how it’s always been done” when it came to the job search. It was retweeted more than anything I’d ever written. Clearly, this was a … Continue reading
Posted in Career Management, Job Search
Tagged career transition, job ads, job boards, Job hunting, job search, targeted company list
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