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Are LinkedIn recommendations important? My answer is a resounding Yes! In this conversation, fellow job search coach Marc Miller and I explain exactly how these comments from your contacts can power your job search in many ways, by… …providing clear evidence of hard-to-prove skills, …improving your LinkedIn search rankings, …presenting you as someone who maintains [continue reading…]
Is the interview process different when the role is temporary? Yes, and you’re more likely to be successful if you understand the differences. Here’s how to interview for a contract position and get paid what you deserve.
[continue reading...]You’ve sent your resume out for a dozen jobs this month, but it seems like it’s disappearing into another dimension because you aren’t getting calls. Sound familiar?
[continue reading...]Will you negotiate your next compensation package? Your salary negotiation is likely to bring you an extra $5,000 a year. Here are some facts you may not know about negotiating a job offer: Most employers are open to negotiation of salary, benefits or other aspects of the job. In fact, a majority even expect candidates [continue reading…]
Before he tried interview coaching, San Francisco software test engineer “Mark” had been unemployed for a year. After taking a few months off, he searched and interviewed for nine months. Despite excellent skills, dedication and years of experience, he received no offers.
“I felt like I was giving good answers, but somehow it wasn’t working. And there was no feedback loop to tell me how to do better.”
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