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The One Thing Most Job Seekers Are Surprised About — But Shouldn’t Be
After mentoring and hiring hundreds of job seekers, the No. 1 surprise response I get when I give advice on the job-search process is, “Wow,
Are You Prepared To Answer the Most Common Interview Questions?
Congratulations, you got an interview! Whether it’s a phone or a face-to-face interview, you’re going to be nervous, fearful of the tough questions, and eager
Video: Two Major Types of Job Search Crap – Job Search QuickTip #10
What is Job Search “Crap”? #1 Weak Excuses and #2 Mistakes job seekers are making during the search. Cut the Crap, job seekers and win
The Wrong Way to Solicit a Job via Social Media
LinkedIn is a great networking tool, but there are right ways and wrong ways to use it. “Randy” (not his real name) showed how NOT
Video: Share Your Job Search Goal Broadly! – Job Search QuickTip #7
Write out your job search goals ahead and then communicate them. Why are your career goals your best kept secret? Welcome to a video series
Are You the Victim of a Tough Job Market? Don’t be Sam!
On a LinkedIn group discussion board, Sam complained recently: “The reason that I see companies can’t find a qualified person is because they won’t train
Video: Job Search is a Competition – Job Search QuickTip #14
Most job seekers forget the feeling and the discipline required to compete for employment. You compete in other areas of your life, so bring back
Job Seeking is like a children’s book “Are You My Mother?”
A great book authored in 1960 is a perfect analogy to the need to network to find your next job. In case you have not
Video: Show Your BEST Side Every Time While Finding A Job – Job Search QuickTip #13
Job searching is frustrating and humbling, leading to a lack of confidence. Master the art of showing your BEST side with every touch point such
