How to Read a Job Posting the REAL Way

If job postings are windows into the working world, maybe somebody needs to clean the glass, because it can be awfully hard to know what you’re really seeing! That’s why the first letter in REAL stands for “Read between the lines” when you read job postings. I’ll also explore how to Evaluate the fit, Apply with an advantage and Learn from the experience.

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5 Job Hunting Tips for the Holidays

There are more opportunities than you think amongst the tinsel and tra-la! Here are some easy ways to keep your job search in gear for a new job in the new year.

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Should you go back to your old job? Advice for the boomerang employee

You left your job for a reason, but the situation has changed. Maybe there’s a new manager, a change in the workplace culture, or a bigger salary. Should you go back to your old job? Companies have become more open to rehiring “boomerang employees.” Here are some useful tips.

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If your boss offers you a raise when you try to quit, should you accept?

You’ve handed in your resignation, but now your boss is offering more money. Or maybe they’re dangling better hours, a change in your job description, flexibility or other perks. Should you accept?

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10 Questions to Identify Your Unique Selling Proposition for a Job

What differentiates you in the job market? What makes you special? A job seeker’s unique selling proposition is the key to standing out from the competition. Once you clarify what those key points are, you’ll have a powerful tool for success in your job interviews, your resume, your LinkedIn profile – in all of your [continue reading…]