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Posted on May 21, 2013 under
Branding by
Joan Runnheim Olson.
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Your brand can show up in your actions. I am a continuous learner, always updating and expanding my skills and being sought out as a career expert. I want my clients and potential clients to see me as a career expert. Why? ... Read more
Amidst all this social media frenzy, I see the population of users segregated into 2 halves. One half, without regard to relationship, is strictly pursuing a large network…They want to be the first to reach 500+ connections on LinkedIn and to reach 5000 friends on Facebook. It doesn’t matter if they only actually know 100 people, they want the illusion of connectedness to take them places. On the contrary, the other half is pursuing genuine relationships and therefore they may not ever reach 500 connections, but they have 234 people in their network who are genuinely willing to help from a
networking standpoint.
I challenge you to consider your motives. Are you trying to impress others with the size of your network, or are you trying to help others and
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You have researched the company, networked with your contacts there, and practiced your answers to difficult interview questions. You are focused, ready, and eager to interview. The interviewer begins and you quickly realize he is not talking about the company, has not read (or does not remember) your resume, and is pre-occupied with other matters. The interview is going off course — and it is up to you to salvage the situation.
Unfortunately, not everyone who will be conducting an interview has the background or skills to know what topics to discuss, questions to ask, or…
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Just like Peggy Lee’s song, have you ever wondered “is that all there is” in relationship to your work?
In my work as an executive career coach, I meet many people who think they need a career change. They’ve been successful, however, they are now at a crossroads for a variety of reasons.
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Posted on May 21, 2013 under
Job Search Tags,
interview,
Lisa Chapman. by
Lisa Chapman.
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Most professionals experience stress in their jobs, whether it is managing people or projects, as well as balancing work/life demands. When unemployed the stress levels can seem overwhelming. It may be hard to keep your spirits up when facing the unknown. Here are a few tips to help:
Focus on substance. Don’t let the little things stress you out. Sometimes these can be the very things that
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Posted on May 21, 2013 under
Career Development & Management by
Jason Alba.
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I found this article on About.com at the end of last year:
Ten Keys for Taking Control of Your Career
#7 says to get organized...
#9 says to boost work relationships...
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Posted on May 21, 2013 under
Interviewing Tags,
interview preparation. by
Lisa Rangel.
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How do you leave a lasting impression on your next interview? You land an interview for an incredible executive-level position you discovered online or through your network. What a relief to receive the interview call for this opportunity! The door is officially open and your foot is officially in the door. Now it’s time to walk across the threshold and make a great impression. How do you deliver a strong, solid interview? Incorporate these ten crucial points...
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Posted on May 20, 2013 under
Job Search,
Resume Writing by
Brenda Bernstein.
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A few weeks ago one of my writers sent me a link to an infographic by www.TopCounselingSchools.org entitled The Anatomy of a Great Resume. The similarities between dating and job search are often highlighted by job seekers, and this infographic is rather explicit in milking the similarities...
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Posted on May 20, 2013 under
Career Development & Management by
Cynthia Kivland.
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See on
Scoop.it –
SMARTER Emotions Every Employer Wants
Information to help organizations and their employees thrive.
Cynthia Kivland‘s insight:
How do your leaders recognize and reward brilliance?
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www.apaexcellence.org ... Read more
Posted on May 20, 2013 under
Career Development & Management by
Cynthia Kivland.
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