Jun

29

Cool Career

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June 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Check out this segment from Cool Careerist on TotalPicture.com that features Rick Klau from FeedBurner. At FeedBurner they aren’t necessarily looking for employees with ‘legacy resumes’…experts who want to talk about years-gone-by.  They look for other attributes, as Rick mentions: 

People who are curious about what’s new and what is driving awareness.
People who actually publish a blog […]

Jun

25

Stuck with Your Job Search?

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June 25, 2007 | 1 Comment

It doesn’t matter what color your parachute is if you won’t jump out of the plane! 
So, let’s work on that jump!  Usually people who are stuck in making a career decision have found something to hold onto.  They grab on so tightly that their fingers just won’t let go.  Often with job search the quickest […]

Jun

21

Boomers - keep on truck’n

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June 21, 2007 | 1 Comment

No matter what your age/generation you’ll get a kick out of this article on EmployeeEvolution titled ‘Boomers are reinventing retirement, I’m going to bartending school’ by Ryan Paugh. 
A great article that once again brings up the fact that 76 million Boomers are racing towards retirement - with their brakes on.  What’s the next generation to […]

Jun

20

Color Wear

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June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn – what is your color palette? 
I saw a woman yesterday that had a striking professional presence and I took a moment to appreciate something about what she was ‘doing’, and doing quite well, with her wardrobe. 

Jun

19

Common Job Interview Questions

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June 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I came across these interview questions on CollegeGrad.com, and even though this is a site focused on new college grads the answers to these common questions can apply to many of you – even those who have been in the professional work world for a while. 

Jun

18

First Impressions and Interviewing

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June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

How to dress for an interview:
It’s true; before you even open your mouth to say a word you’ve already made an impression on the person you are interacting with.  It happens that quickly, in a flash the other person has basically summed you up – did you make the cut?

Jun

17

Video Resume

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June 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Great Introduction or Bad 1st Impression? 
One of the newer ways of presenting yourself to employers is the Video Resume and/or Video Interview.  Good idea, but will it help or turn people away?  Oddly enough the answer to that question can be ‘both’.

Jun

15

Radical Careering

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June 15, 2007 | 1 Comment

If you haven’t had a chance to read Radical Careering by Sally Hogshead I suggest you pick up a copy.  She wants to know – do you have a career worth loving?

Jun

12

Your Perfect Career

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June 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

What type of career best suits your personality type?  Do you like being organized or love to go with the flow? 
Understanding your personality type is a real benefit when deciding what career is best for you. 

Jun

11

Refresh your Resume

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June 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

John Creaser makes a great point in his article ‘Thinking Outside the Book on Resume Writing’ where he states, “A resume is a tool. It has a specific purpose - to get you into an interview. But, like many other tools, people try to use it for purposes other than intended, like the screwdriver that […]

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