Changing Jobs – Changing Cities

So you are working or not in one city and thinking of expanding your job search to one or two more cities.  How do you accomplish that when you have little or no network in the new city? 1) Use your alumni network – Get back in touch with your high school, college, and graduate school […]

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Networking During the Holidays – or any time!

If you are job hunting the holidays are a great time to meet new people and expand your network.  But don’t just go to a party because you think you will have fun, or the food will be great, or there is live music.  Make intelligent choices for your holiday networking. 1. Pick and choose […]

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What is your Job Target?

Do you have an objective on the top of your resume?  If so, that is old school.  No one knows what you are aiming for with a long objective. It usually sounds expansive and full of generalities with no distinct job title. Instead, choose a job target. What is a job target? It consists of […]

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How to Answer Ads on the Internet

Did you know that only 10% of job seekers actually a get a job from answering ads on the Internet? How do you avoid falling into a black hole and make sure your resume floats to the top of the pile? Here are some tips you need to follow to make it work for you. 1) […]

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After the Interview – What Next?

The interview is really the beginning of your job process – as far as the company is concerned.  Your job is to get to the second or third interview and ultimately get an offer.  So what should you do after the interview? Reflect on the interview and make some notes about what you learned. What […]

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Tired of Working Full Time but Don’t Want to Retire?

Whether you are tired of working full-time or thinking about a retirement in the not too distant future, but you still want to work, what are your options?   Continuing to work is important to keep your mind stimulated, prevent depression, feel productive and maintain social interactions.  Here are some options to consider: PART-TIME WORK If […]

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5 Ways to Handle a Difficult Interview

We all hope that the interview will go great.  The interviewer will ask us all the right questions to elicit our best skills and accomplishments.  And we all know that isn’t always the case.  Some interviewers talk too much and don’t ask you the right questions. Some ask you inappropriate or illegal questions. Here are […]

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10 Career Tactics for 2017

If you are feeling like it’s time for a change in your career, there is no better time than now.  Here are some ideas for launching your job search campaign for 2017. SELF-ASSESSMENT – Before you can change jobs or careers or industries, you need to do some self-assessment.  Think back about your life, not […]

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