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Resigning from a job isn’t like that old hit song, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” because if you care about your career, you can’t “just hop out the back.” In this post I’ll provide smart tips for how to quit your job in a way that will set you up for long-term success. Consider [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | June 17, 2021
Used correctly, job interview “extras” such as portfolios, presentations and 30/60/90-day plans can make your interview more memorable and convincing – and make you stand out as the candidate who goes the extra mile. Portfolios aren’t just for artists. Portfolios – whether online or physical – aren’t just for “creative” professionals like graphic designers and [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | June 10, 2021
One of the most powerful ways to use LinkedIn for job search is to proactively contact managers who could, now or in the future, give you a job. Here’s how to reach out to a hiring manager on LinkedIn, either to pursue a current opening or to seek an informational interview.
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There are some dangerous misunderstandings about how job references work. Let’s clear up these myths. Myth #1: Employers will only contact the persons you include in your references list. Not true. Many will contact others; it’s neither illegal nor particularly difficult. They can even discover and contact past employers you haven’t listed on your resume [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | May 13, 2021
Have you had a good interview and then been ghosted? If you never heard back after the interview, here’s what to do.
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