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Career Trends and Career Change: Interpreting Employment Trends in 2010

February 1, 2010

A great career choice today may not be the best choice a few years from now.
There are hundreds of factors that affect your employability, many of which are linked to the job market. By keeping an eye on the trends in the marketplace, you can be ready to respond as factors are changing, and proactively [...]

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Industry-specific resumes: What’s the difference?

August 24, 2009

On Saturday morning, I spent four hours sitting at a round table on a plastic chair, sipping Dunkin Donuts coffee, and reviewing resumes.
Although it can be difficult to find time to do volunteer work, I really enjoy these events.  The people that attend are professional and motivated, the discussions are positive and proactive, and everyone [...]

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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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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 by the [...]

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Change is coming: Are you ready?

June 17, 2009

It is not necessary to change.  Survival is not mandatory.
~W. Edwards Deming
You’d think the economic turmoil is enough.  But the fact is that there are always factors outside of your control that can affect your employment.  Who’d have thought a year ago that GM and Chrysler dealerships — mostly stable, successful businesses operating [...]

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Identity theft and the job seeker: How to protect yourself

June 8, 2009

This is the second post in a two-part interview with Jeremy Miller of Kroll Fraud Solutions about the increase in identity theft among job seekers.  Friday’s post covered trends in identity theft and what to watch out for.  Today, Jeremy shares how to protect yourself from online thieves.
Kristi Daeda:  Before providing any information to a [...]

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Identity Theft and the Job Seeker: What to watch out for

June 5, 2009

Job seekers are in a vulnerable position. The nature of today’s job search means an increased presence on the web, but that visibility attracts attention of all kinds, including that of potential thieves.
Today’s post is the first of a two-part interview with Jeremy Miller of Kroll Fraud Solutions. As a licensed investigator and [...]

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Clarifying your message: Personal Branding Statement

May 28, 2009

Whether you’re in job search mode or simply getting your name out in person or online, eventually you have to tell people what you’re about.
The elevator speech is one method for preparing a focused summary of who you are and what you have to offer, but your personal brand takes it a step further.
What is [...]

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Featured Article on FYIScreening: Managing your social media brand

May 15, 2009

Do you know how to make sure a Google search doesn’t lose you a job opportunity?  Or how to make Google an extension of your resume?  Read my thoughts on the subject, and develop a better understanding of your online brand today.
Have a great weekend!

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Update: What can you bring to the table?

May 10, 2009

On Friday, I posted about the importance of bringing to your professional endeavors the skills and perspectives gained from living a rich life, and not apologizing for their sources.
Today, I ran across this article, which encourages employers to value those sorts of skillsets for women who have taken a break from the workforce to raise [...]

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