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Take the Confusion Out of Your Job Search
Some of the job searchers I see often complain about having to provide a résumé then fill out a job application, but don’t know why. Others tell me they want to create a (Curriculum Vitae) CV when they need a résumé. Understanding what each means will help you understand the job search process and know […]
Common job search words and their best practices Part II
Last week I posted words that are common to job searchers. They may have heard them networking or read them in articles and have been unsure about what they mean. I have provided a best practice for each word. Interview—an opportunity for both the company and the candidate to learn more about each other. Through […]
Yes, you will get a job! Think positive.
One of my clients was looking for a job. He needed a job badly. He owed back rent, his daughter was going to college, and his unemployment ran out. You would think he was in a pretty rough place. But he wasn’t. He was the most confident person. One night he attended a networking […]
Can an old dog learn new tricks?
You bet an old dog can learn new tricks! Especially when it means getting a job. When the prize is job related, the motivation is high. Just ask any unemployed person over the age of 50. Although there are laws against age discrimination in the hiring process, we all know it happens. Job searchers […]
Job search words and their best practices Part I
The job search is complicated and frustrating. You have probably heard words that you don’t understand their job search message. These words are said at networking events, meetings with career coaches, and other places where job searchers meet. You may know and understand some of them, but wonder about the rest. Here is a partial […]
