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by Thea KELLEY | October 23, 2012
If you’re secretly looking for a new job, you’re probably not the only one in your office. Sixty-nine percent of full-time workers in a recent CareerBuilder survey reported that job search activities were part of their normal routine. It appears there’s a growing awareness that we’re all “free agents” who need to keep our eyes [continue reading…]
Thinking of making a move when the time is right? Here are 11 steps to take now: 1. Start an Accomplishments Journal. I know this isn’t what you’re in the mood for, but you’re going to need to be able to talk about your accomplishments – in interviews, in networking, on your resume and your [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | September 24, 2012
Often I hear from job seekers who need to get a job ASAP, have a wide range of skills, and thus are willing to work in various areas. “I could do either customer service, bookkeeping or event coordination,” they might say. “I want a resume that doesn’t narrow my options.” Unfortunately, an unfocused resume will [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | September 10, 2012
Recently I decided to search Twitter for posts containing the words “job interview.” Of the first three posts I read, two were job seekers celebrating their upcoming interview with language like “F— yeah!” or saying they were so thrilled that they claimed to have, uh, lost control of their bodily functions. Another was so raunchy [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | August 30, 2012
A large proportion of job openings are never advertised online. This is true at all levels–for line, managerial and executive roles–and across most industries. These unadvertised jobs are often known as the “hidden job market.” To access these opportunities you need to be known to an insider, either by chance or by making yourself known [continue reading…]
