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Spring Graduates – Polish Your Resume NOW And Avoid The Panic! by Cathy Eng - Apr, 2011 Whether you’ve gone back to school for your Master’s degree or you’re finishing up your undergrad, now is THE time to get your resume ready to start networking and marketing with potential employers. Don't assume that by listing your degree and school, you are finished - far from it! You are selling yourself and your education short by not utilizing essential job skills you earned during your time in school. Besides, preparin... |
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FAQ - GetHired!™ - Resumes & Cover Letters by GetHired!™ - Apr, 2011 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - RESUMES & COVER LETTERS Q: How do you tactfully answer the questions if you were fired/let go from a job? You’ll want to put some good thought into this ahead of time. Every situation is different, but you don’t want to disparage a former employer regardless of how you may feel about the situation. Try to differentiate between how the job that wasn’t... |
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Tips for times of transition: Part 2 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers by Dawn Bugni - Apr, 2011 Career marketing strategies for job seekers 6. Set up a LinkedIn account. Fill out the profile completely including a professional picture of you. A friend or family member can take the picture, but be sure you look like you’re ready for business. LinkedIn is not Facebook. Approach each venue appropriately. When you invite someone, customize the invitation. And if invited, take a moment to send back a quick note to your conne... |
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GetHired!™ Guide Chapter 0 - Introduction by GetHired!™ - Apr, 2011 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR JOB SEARCH A job search is a major undertaking and something that you’ll need to be prepared to tackle. It’s a personal process, one that requires hard work, introspection, and patience. At first blush, it may seem overwhelming, but some planning and direction setting at the front end it will help you overcome the challenges you encounter. Our GetHired!™ program lays out the... |
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FAQ - GetHired!™ - Networking & Job Fairs by GetHired!™ - Mar, 2011 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - NETWORKING & JOB FAIRS Q: I just moved across the country and I don’t know anyone here. How can I get started networking? Networking in a new city can be intimidating, but building your network is essential. Start online by researching groups that may be of interest to you or beneficial for your job search. If you’re an accountant, investigate events... |
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Should Your Resume Have a QR Code? by Lindsey Pollak - Mar, 2011 I posed this question on Twitter recently and received mixed responses from job seekers, recruiters and others. Some people said they’re already seeing QR codes on resumes (one person mentioned seeing them on professional conference badges as well), other people think the trend is too aggressive and won’t catch on and still other people replied, “Um, what’s a QR code?” Before we go on, let’s answer that last question first.... |
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Why You Don't Have to Be an by Marcia Robinson - Mar, 2011 After a dozen years of working with new college graduates to launch careers, I know that college graduates don't have to be "A" students to get a job after graduation. One graduating senior told me years ago that since he knew employers hired "A" students for jobs first, his strategy was to hang back until after the "A" students got their jobs after graduation. Surprisingly, many graduating seniors think this way. College... |
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FAQ - GetHired!™ - Job Search Strategies by GetHired!™ - Mar, 2011 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - JOB SEARCH Q: Should I upload my resume in a database? How do I do it? Uploading your resume in a resume database may suit some job seekers and may not suit others. On our web sites, you can select three settings when you upload your resume – private, available to direct employers, or available to all employers. For many job seekers, setting as public will get them the... |
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Be Yourself On Interviews by Deborah Brown-Volkman - Mar, 2011 Interviews are stressful and scary. Will you they like you? Will you wear the right thing, say the right thing, or just get the whole thing right? When I speak to my clients about why they did not get a job they wanted, they tell me they were nervous. They could do the job and do it well, but the interviewer didn't see it. Or, them. If this is happening to you, and companies aren't seeing the real you, it's because you ar... |
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Practice Makes Perfect by Wendy Enelow - Mar, 2011 Point seven of my Ten Steps to Interview Preparation is to “practice aloud with answers to predictable questions.” After all, as the adage says, “practice makes perfect.” Some of you may be thinking “why bother?” Consider this: although networking or a great resume can land you an interview, it is your interview skills that land you a job offer. Furthermore, it is not always the most qualified candidate who lands the job of... |
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