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Job searching tips from the trenches – how to get the job you want

Published on January 26th, 2010
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You don’t believe you can network your way to a new job? A guest post by successful job seeker Teresa Basich reminds us that you can overcome many obstacles to get the job you want…

Age discrimination in the job hunt

Published on January 7th, 2010
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If you haven’t looked for a job in a while and/or aren’t tuned in to managing your “digital footprint” – what comes up when someone “Googles” your name – it’s time for a quick lesson in social media…

New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career

Published on January 4th, 2010
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Alexandra Levit hits a real home run with her new book, New Job, New You. If you have read other career books, but haven’t “seen” yourself in them – this is a refreshing change. Combining inspirational (yet recognizable) stories with useful, actionable advice – this is a must read for job and career changes and those who hope to be!

Selling and job hunting have a lot in common. Who’s buying what you have to offer?

Published on December 22nd, 2009
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What does your job search have to do with my hair straightener? Learn what you need to focus on to get the job!

Just Ask Leadership – A review

Published on December 21st, 2009
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Knowing how to ask the right questions is a key skill for every successful professional. Gary B. Cohen’s book, Just Ask Leadership – Why Great Managers Always Ask the Right Questions is a reminder that people are a company’s most important resource and that listening is so much more important than talking.

Holidays can be magical for recruiters and job seekers

Published on December 9th, 2009
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Today, The Recruiting Animal shares a holiday magic story in an effort to inspire you at this time of the year.

Be in it to win it – job hunting during the holidays

Published on December 7th, 2009
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Treat your job search as a full-time job, even during the holidays. More advice from my terrific colleagues. Today, HR pro Karla Porter offers some great tips and advice for job seekers…

Recruiters don’t ease up during the holidays – neither should you

Published on December 2nd, 2009
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Do you know where you are going with your job hunt? Today, I’m happy to share insight from the “other side of the hiring desk.”

Horror stories from the employer’s perspective

Published on November 4th, 2009
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So much to learn from hiring horror stories. Today, some thoughts from the other side of the hiring desk. If you are trying to pull the wool over their eyes, think twice!

Guest post: Do something new for your job hunt, PT II

Published on October 7th, 2009
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In Part II of her guest post, Jessica Lewis points out that Twitter is useful for job seekers. She should know!

Testimonials

I have received a number of compliments on the format and content of my new resume, but none as important as the one that got me an office visit at a consulting company…The recruiting manager for the company brought me in for an office visit the week of Christmas and commented that I was the only out of town candidate they have ever brought in without a company referral (they primarily only hire local candidates). She went on to explain that the information and format of my resume played a big part in helping her determine I was very qualified for a position within the company and is essentially what led me to receive a call back…which ultimately led me to accepting an offer two Fridays ago…

Thanks for all the help and for what is obviously a well organized resume. I have already referred your business to a few other contacts that have reached out to me in light of my recent career change. — John T.