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December 10, 2012
Find a Job Online: Beyond Monster & Craigslist
Searching for jobs online is not the be-all and end-all of job search, but it has its place, so you want to know how to do it right. Even if you’re not yet ready to apply, it’s wise to start looking at postings ahead of time. (See my post “Job Postings: Better Uses for Them” for […]
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December 3, 2012
Job Postings: Better Uses for Them, #1
The only purpose for looking up job openings online is to apply to them, right? Nope! Here’s the first in my series of better uses for these postings. Clue: Who’s looking to hire your future boss? Soon after, that manager may need to hire you! So as an example, if you’re seeking a job as […]
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October 23, 2012
Job Search: 69% of Us, Ready or Not
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 […]
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October 16, 2012
Cover Letters: What’s the Point?
It’s easy to feel that cover letters are a waste of job seekers’ time. The resume tells everything the employer needs to know, so a letter is just redundant, right? I couldn’t disagree more. Before I explain my opinion, let me suggest a change in how you think about cover letters. Stop thinking the cover […]
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October 9, 2012
LinkedIn: Who Needs It?
This is going to sound like I work for LinkedIn. I don’t, nor am I uncritical of it, but I think it’s an awesome tool for branding, visibility and networking. Furthermore, you can use it for free, and unlike Twitter or Facebook you don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of time on it to […]
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