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October 9, 2013
A Job Seeker’s Silver Bullet: Referrals!
Most candidates are not aware of the huge degree to which employee referral programs (ERP) can boost their chances of getting hired, according to a recent survey of employers. Candidates with a referral are as much as 10 times more likely to get the job. “The bottom line is that few job seekers apply for a […]
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September 25, 2013
Are Employment Statistics Irrelevant to You?
As a career coach I’m sometimes asked by job seekers whether I think the job market here in the San Francisco Bay Area is getting better. My answer is: How does it matter to you? My favorite quote on this subject comes from wrote Jerrold Mundis, an author who writes good self-help books for people […]
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August 6, 2013
- in Career Management , Uncategorized by Thea
Career Choice: Don’t Bark Up the Wrong Tree!
If you’re considering a career change, it’s important to know not only what you are good at and enjoy, but where the best opportunities are. Understanding both of these factors helps ensure you’re not “barking up the wrong tree.” If you’re talented and driven enough to succeed in a glutted occupation like rock star, astronaut […]
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May 30, 2013
LinkedIn’s New Menus – “How do I request a Recommendation now?”
If you’re among those to whom LinkedIn’s new simplified menu has rolled out, you may have noticed that the path to requesting a Recommendation from a contact is no longer obvious. And if you’ve read my recent posts LinkedIn Profile Mistake #1 or LinkedIn: Recommendations vs. Endorsements, you’ll know that recommendations from supervisors and higher-ups, […]
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April 30, 2013
LinkedIn Profile Mistake #1
Most LinkedIn profiles fail to fully utilize one of the platform’s most valuable features: recommendations. How can you make the most of this awesome opportunity to have your contacts praising you on the Internet? First, make sure you understand the difference between recommendations and endorsements. Recommendations are: Free advertising for your job search. A boost […]
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