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Managing your commitments, and a note on managing mine

August 12, 2009

On the one side, I encouraged all of you to say yes.  And yet there will come a time where you need to say no for your own sanity.  But how do you determine when to say no? Here are some reasons that you should consider saying no: If you’re only saying “yes” because you [...]

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Great, effective resume keywords bring resume success

August 10, 2009

I’ve said before that every resume is written for three audiences.  Most people think about the recruiter and potential hiring manager but there’s less emphasis placed on the phantom third audience — the database. And rightfully so.  The applicant tracking system — the electronic database that a great number of companies use to collect, sort, [...]

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Be indispensable: 4 strategies for on-the-job value

August 6, 2009

Even though recent news indicates that the job market may be starting to turn, cubicle dwellers aren’t feeling the pressure lift.  It’s evident that there will still be several months ahead where companies struggle, consolidate and retool, and that means that jobs will continue to be cut. Whether you love your job or wish you [...]

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Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 4

August 5, 2009

For other tips on finding the hiring manager, check out #1, #2, and #3. Everyone wants to get their foot in the door at the company of their dreams, but most people don’t quite know how.  Today, we’ll look at another option for finding the hiring manager for a job opportunity that you’ve located. Check [...]

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What is your manifesto? The path to passion

August 4, 2009

If I asked you if you’re doing work that you’re passionate about every day, what would you say? You might acknowledge that passion isn’t much a part of your life, and with a wistful smile say something like, “Well, we all have responsibilities.” Or, maybe you’ll instead flash me an ear-to-ear smile, enthusiastically sharing that [...]

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Not getting the job you want? Double your efforts

July 28, 2009

A woman I met recently shared how she had been laid off,  and was able to get a great new job in slightly over a month. Her experience defies the conventional wisdom about job search.  She didn’t search for one month for every $10k of target salary.  She searched for one month.  Period. Lesson:  It [...]

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