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[20 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | 275 views]
Why did I get a Job Rejection Letter?

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 …

Career Advice, Job Tips »

[14 Oct 2009 | One Comment | 213 views]
5 Ways to Help Secure Your Job

The growing number of unemployment rates and the ever downsizing companies create anxiety for the employed. We can’t seem to get away from the news and the consistent discussions on the recession. This can bring fear to anyone who is employed right now. However, if you’re worried that you will be cut next, there are a few things that you can do to help secure your job!
First and foremost, stop worrying about being the next person who is laid off! If you are consistently stressed out, it is eventually going …

Job Search, Social Media »

[6 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | 345 views]
Your Job Search and the Golden Rules of Social Marketing

10 years ago the average job search was done on the phone or by “beating the street” to find openings. The lucky few, who could afford it, used their local post office to mail out resumes and save time. In today’s technology driven society, there are many more efficient ways to find openings and get your resume in front of a hiring manager. The most effective style of marketing to use in a job search today is social media marketing, but to use this form of marketing you have to …

Resume Help »

[5 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | 436 views]
Resume Writing Tips, Do’s and Don’ts

There are several ways to write an effective resume. There are at least three resume formats and countless styles that you can use to create an effective resume that is unique and fits your style and personality. Regardless of the approach to resume writing, all resumes have one thing in common and that is to show employers that you are the best candidate for the job!
To be successful, it must clearly demonstrate your skills and relevant work experience to the hiring manager. To do this, you must switch gears and …

Career Advice, Job Search »

[4 Oct 2009 | 7 Comments | 449 views]
Building Your Personal Brand in a Job Search

Companies spend millions of dollars a year branding their company and their products. They do this, because it works. A good branding strategy can shape the way people relate to the product. During your job search, you are the product. If well-planned, you can shape the way the industry and potential employers see you.
Regardless of your political position, you can see the success of self branding in Barrack Obama’s Presidential Election. In 2008, Obama was an inexperienced, Junior Senator from the Mid-West. In his three short years in politics, he …

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