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When you’re working on something that’s outside your comfort zone–like marketing yourself in a job search–it’s natural to look to others for ideas and examples.
In job search, this “herd mentality” can be a big mistake. You need to be different.
Here are a few smart ways to stop following the herd–and dare to stand out.
[continue reading...]You’ve got a LinkedIn profile. Now what? What do you do on LinkedIn after creating a profile? How can you use its full potential to get a great job sooner and advance your career?
[continue reading...]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.
[continue reading...]Let’s look at how to make an interview presentation stand out and impress the hiring committee.
[continue reading...]Why do employers put up fake job postings, wasting job seekers’ time with “openings” that don’t really exist?
In many cases they’re not necessarily scams. By “scams,” I mean situations where applicants are exploited for identity theft or enticed into paying for equipment to get started. These happen, but they’re not the most common problem.
You’re more likely to be fooled by “ghost postings”: announcements from real, reputable companies that nevertheless will not actually lead to a hire.
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