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Veterans of any professional sport will tell you that even the most experienced players need to periodically go back to the basics. This helps them perfect advance techniques by ensuring all of the bases are covered. The job search is not that much different. To be effective, periodically go back to the basics.
Most job seekers learn something new each time they reach out to new people or go through the job hunt process (I.E. Review openings, post resumes, phone interviews, face to face interviews). As your understanding of the industry …
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First impressions can make the difference between long lasting relationships and your next rejection letter. Making the right first impression is a fairly simple concept, but it’s one that is very important. Many people consider the first impression to be more even important than your resume.
Mastering the art of the first impression is pretty straight forward, but requires practice and preparation. Most people think the first impression is built throughout your first meeting. According to that train of thought, you are building the first impression throughout the first interview.
Unfortunately, …
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In today’s society, major business decisions are often based on the communication conducted over emails. The job hunt process is no exception. Sending a well constructed email will not likely be the reason a company chooses to hire you. However, an inability to communicate well in writing can lead to disqualification from many jobs. To increase your odds of landing your next job, it may be wise to review your email etiquette.
Grammar and spelling – Writing an email should not feel like a homework assignment, you will not be graded. …
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The days of door to door job applications are dead. To get in front of the right hiring managers, you have to take slightly more strategic approaches. These strategies include all of the same tactics found in traditional marketing efforts, plus a few from the world of internet marketing. When properly applied, these basic strategies will place you squarely in front of hiring managers that may lead to your next position.
Finding your next employer can be challenging, especially if your job hunt is limited to blind posts on job boards …
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You spent time creating your resume and you feel that it is perfected. You found the “perfect” job and applied to it. You landed an interview for your dream job. You perfected every interview technique that you researched. You felt that you passed your interview with flying colors. You sent out a respectful thank you note to all whom interviewed you. Great job you did everything by the book! However, a letter in the mail takes you by surprise, and that is the dreaded rejection letter.
Now you rehash everything you …