#1 Job Search Strategy: Give More Than is Expected
If you want to get noticed in your job and in your network the #1 strategy is to give more than is expected from you. You will get recognized for your hard work and people will want to work with…
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Assumptions, gifts and a dog named Louie
Ever received a package and you just “knew” what was inside without opening it? And you were wrong? Dawn Bugni shares a funny story wrapped in some valuable communication, reputation and differentiation lessons here on her blog. Enjoy.
Have You Ever Talked Yourself out of a Job – and Not Know it?
Many job seekers whether nervous or excited, tend to talk too much during an interview. In some cases it can even cause them to be passed over for the position. Have you ever talked yourself out of a job? Would…
Want to Keep Your Job?
While so many are worrying about tomorrow and wondering if they’ll still be employed next week. There are things you can do today to put the odds in your favor. Staying informed, motivated, and moving forward will keep you on…
Find Success in Your Job Search Using Your Shopping Savvy
Finding it hard to know what to do next in your job search? Feeling overwhelmed? Try thinking of your job search as a purchasing decision. What have you purchased lately that took some thought before making the decision? How did…
What are YOU saying about you?
Too frequently negative internal sentences obstruct our long-term vision and the value we place on ourselves. If your perception of yourself is so negative; if you place such minimal worth on your life’s experiences to date, how will you ever…
Job Seekers: Don’t Forget to Give Thanks
Finding a job in the current economic environment is a really difficult and demanding task. The attitude you project during your search affects you and your search, and leaves an image or feeling with others you are working with to…
Communicating Your Career Nuances
Are you distinguishing yourself from other top-shelf career candidates in your job search? Do you describe the nuances of your career value, describing not only what you do and the results, but HOW you jump over hurdles, solving people, process…
The Decision is Not Yours to Make – Just to Influence
When conducting a job search, the goal is to get noticed and get the hiring manager or decision makers to somehow choose you from the hundreds of equally qualified applicants. Although you can not make them hire you, you can…
Alphabet soup belongs in a bowl
Go look at your resume right now. Is it loaded with undefined acronyms and industry jargon? Are you convinced “everyone” knows exactly what you mean? Time for a reality check. You don’t know who is doing the initial screening of…