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5 Power Moves to Try in Your Next Interview
Imagine what it would be like to have some control over your next interview.
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4 Mental Shifts to Boost Job Search Success
How you think is everything!
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Employers Love It When You Speak Their Language
Code-like acronyms, technical terminologies, jargon, and business buzzwords… all industries and professions have a language.
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Like It or Not, Your LinkedIn Profile Picture Affects Your Job Search
When job hunting, image is everything!
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Employers Do Not Care About ‘Your Whys.’ They Care About ‘Their Whys.’
When you meet someone for the first time, ask yourself, "How can I help this person?"
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A Job Seeker's Biggest Asset: Being Likeable
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A Job Search Is Your Chance to Get It Right
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Like It or Not, Your LinkedIn Profile Picture Affects Your Job Search
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Steps I Would Take If I Were Beginning A Job Search
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Congratulations, You Got the Job! Now What?
Not being perceived as a "fit" is the most prevalent reason for new employees not working out.
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As a Job Seeker, Know Your Numbers
Numbers = Results = Value
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You Can Add Luck to Your Job Search
There are many things you can do to increase your job search luck.
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A Job Seeker's Biggest Asset: Being Likeable
Being likeable supersedes your skills and experience.
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A Job Search Is Your Chance to Get It Right
Consider all the aspects of your life that your job influences.
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Every Interview Starts with This Question
The question "Tell me about yourself" is not a throwaway opener.
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Wishful Thinking Lengthens Your Job Search
Everyone has a ladder to climb.
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The Secret to Getting Hired: Tell Your Interviewer What They Want to Hear
Of all the job search strategies at your disposal, telling your interviewer what they want to hear is the most effective.
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Your Skills and Experience Are Not Your Only Strengths
Ask yourself, "In addition to my skills and experience, what else can I offer to increase my chances of being hired?"
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The Art of Finding Work
The Art of Finding Work
Weekly job search advice that is pragmatic and unsweetened. If you are looking for the usual cookie-cutter job search advice, you have come to the wrong place. WARNING: This newsletter will change your job search results.
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