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February 25th, 2010

Redundancy – what now? Part 1

Redundancy - what now? Part 1

The blow has been dealt. Ok. One day, you feel sorry for yourself, the next you’re ready to take action. Who knows where this road will take you? A new challenge? Let’s face it – it’s been a while since you’ve felt this invigorated! So have faith in yourself and project confidence…

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January 26th, 2010

Be Strategic About Your Job Hunt

Be Strategic About Your Job Hunt

Wonder why you didn’t hear back from the hiring manager after submitting your resume? After discussing job search mistakes with some of my Recruitment team, we readily agreed that this is a ‘must know’ topic and worth reviewing again and again.

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January 26th, 2010

Topsy-Turvy Job Market – Temp it out for a change!

Topsy-Turvy Job Market - Temp it out for a change!

With an unmistakably topsy-turvy economy you may find yourself stumped in your job search. For many of you in this situation, this is a most frustrating dilemma.

Temporary staffing is an excellent resource to utilize during times like this. While many companies might not be hiring for as many permanent positions at this time, taking on a temporary assignment might actually win you a job in a great company!

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January 6th, 2010

Festive Follow Up

Festive Follow Up

This year, did you make a number of interesting contacts while networking to find a job? Did you meet people who gave you job leads or forwarded your resume? Are you wondering how you are going to keep those connections warm? Is your challenge that you don’t have a really good reason to reconnect?

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December 18th, 2009

Looking for Work? Check Your Work Ethic!

Looking for Work? Check Your Work Ethic!

Don’t let poor work habits keep you from finding work. It’s said that finding a job is a full time job, and your job search needs to be approached with the same good behavior. Exhibiting good work habits when seeking employment is just as important as it is when you have a job.

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November 27th, 2009

Get retro not techno: go old school in your job search

Get retro not techno: go old school in your job search

With everything gone “techno” these days, one of the most valuable (and overlooked) resources in standing out in your job search followup is still good card stock.

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November 12th, 2009

Salary raise and promotion tips | Salary raises

Salary raise and promotion tips | Salary raises

Talking about a salary raise can be tricky. Learn the etiquette about pay talk on the job.

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November 12th, 2009

Business attire how to dress in clothes that say “pay me more”

White shirt and tie

Business attire – or how to dress – tends not to be well-enforced. In most jobs, it’s unlikely your employer will ever send you home to change if you break one of the written or unwritten rules of the corporate dress code.

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November 12th, 2009

Are you an annoying job seeker?

Are you an annoying job seeker?

Saturday’s job ads go online and you spot the job of your dreams. The work, hours, company, atmosphere, location and overall opportunity wow you. So you send off a stunning cover letter and resume.

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November 12th, 2009

Voice Mail for Job Seekers

Voice Mail for Job Seekers

Ever called a phone number and got a voice mail message like one of these?

“Heeeeeeeeeey…..It’s Jerry! I can’t stop to talk right now – either too hung over or too busy hitting clubs! Leave me a message.”

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