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The “What if?” factor

July 17, 2009

“What if?” — two of the most powerful words in the English language. They can be both your motive power and your barrier. They open the world of possibilities, but open also doubts. “What if I get this fantastic new job?” “What if I bomb the interview?” “What if my boss recognizes all the work [...]

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Your Job Search Partner: Working with an executive recruiter in your job search

July 16, 2009

Here, just for extra-special you, is the recording of last night’s teleseminar on working with recruiters in your job search.  There is some great info in here on how to build effective relationships with an executive recruiter.  Thanks again to Lynn Hazan and Jeff Lipschultz for giving their time and knowledge so that all of [...]

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The angels in your network

July 16, 2009

When I started my last job transition, I made a point of enlisting help early.  I sent a positive, professional email to many in my network letting them know that I was no longer reachable at my last company, and that I was in the process of looking for a new position.  In this way, [...]

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How to lose a job in 10 days

July 15, 2009

This is what happens when I watch chick flicks on TBS.  For some much more serious business-oriented advice, try the free ebook and newsletter.  I promise to keep Kate Hudson out of it. Imagine this: you meet the perfect company.  You have a great initial connection — this could really have potential!  Okay, don’t screw [...]

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Resumes: Show off your accomplishments

July 14, 2009

I’ve often talked about the importance of quantifying your experience.  I’ve written a free ebook on writing results-focused resumes.  But I haven’t really shown you how to integrate your accomplishments into your resume in a way that affords them the attention that they deserve.  Well, the wait is over. Too many resumes mix things up [...]

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Job search over 50: Unique challenges, unique opportunities

July 9, 2009

As much as my work as a career coach allows me to teach others, I’m grateful for how much I learn. Yesterday I had the privilege of having three great conversations with three different people going through job transition.  The common link: all were over 50. As we talked about their experiences, I was struck [...]

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Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 3

July 8, 2009

Need to catch up?  Here’s the first tip for finding a hiring manager, and the second. Your third tip for finding the hiring manager is this: Use LinkedIn to find a hiring manager Hopefully, by now you’re using LinkedIn effectively.  But did you know that LinkedIn can help you find a pathway into the organization [...]

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HowTo VisualCV #3: Using multimedia content

July 7, 2009

This is part 3 in a series on how to use VisualCV to represent your personal brand.  To catch up, check out Visual CV Part 1 and Visual CV Part 2. One great feature of VisualCV is the ability to add multimedia.  in a world where we are deluged with text, multimedia content can really [...]

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Job Search Tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 2

July 2, 2009

Career Adventure will celebrate the Independence Day holiday tomorrow, July 3.  Those of you in the U.S. — enjoy the holiday!  See you all next week. So, strategic job seeker that you are, you’re working on applying for a great job the right way — by connecting with the hiring manager directly.  You’ve tried calling [...]

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Networking tip: Why being the oddball is the ideal

July 1, 2009

Have you ever found yourself in a networking situation where you felt completely out of place? Have you shown up at a meeting where you’re clearly the oldest, the youngest, the only male, the only female, the only one of your field? If not, you’re doing something wrong. Your standard professional networking opportunities are great, [...]

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