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3 strategies to help your job search
Want a new job or a career this year? Follow my three simple tips to help you make a career change faster... As a lead recruiter and Interview Coach, I’m seeing that many professionals make the mistake of posting their resume/CV online, or sending their resume to...
6 mistakes to avoid if you want to get promoted
There are a few mistakes you must know about if you want to ensure you are not passed over for a promotion. Mistake 1: MBA or industry certifications don’t necessarily earn you more money. A lot of people think that if they do an MBA or certain certifications, they...
Questions to help you evaluate 2013
Every year in December, I review my personal progress for the year. Would you like to play along? Here are some examples of questions I ask myself: What did I do that worked well? What am I grateful for? What did I attempt that didn’t work? Did I meet my goals? If not...
Management strategies for effective CEOs
You've worked long and hard to get where you are in your career. And as your company's CEO, it falls on your shoulders to keep costs low and productivity high. While running any business comes at an expense, it is possible to trim costs with relatively simple...
What REALLY differentiates you in a job interview
This article is part of the "Interview Questions tips" series.If you are interviewing (especially for senior level positions), do you know how to make yourself stand out from other candidates? As an experienced professional, every one of your competitors has climbed...
Finding your perfect career
Everyone has their own unique skills and interests, and an ideal career is out there for everyone—if, of course, you know where to look. Finding that perfect career can be a challenge so job seekers should take note of the tips and resources available to connect...
Want to become a leader at work?
This article is part of the "Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips" series.Becoming a leader at work can be a challenge. You want to be a leader but you do not carry the title. So, how do you go about positioning yourself as a leader at work? There are many ways,...
When to spend your money on career coaching
I had recently worked with an accountant who’d been to 17 (yes, seventeen!) interviews in the last several weeks, yet she still hadn’t secured a job offer. Her interview technique was very poor though, and I was very pleased that after our session, she secured a job...
Returning Veterans’ Job Search: A How-To Guide
Returning U.S. veterans have the skills and experience to compete in today's tight job market. Yes, it's a bit crowded. But no, vets should not feel disadvantaged. If you're a vet entering the job market, you just need the job searching basics and resources. And to...
How do you plan your job search marketing strategy?
This article is part of the "Job search tips" series.Looking for a new job can be an enormous task. But, break the job search down into simple steps and you’ll be signing that employment offer in no time... You should look at job search as a marketing...
