Would you like to have r recruiters call you? It is always great to have recruiters call you. Over the years, I have had my share of opportunities from recruiters. There are employers who have openings that need to be filled. They usually find candidates who distinguish themselves and are referred to them, but it is no longer their only ...
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Why using your Facebook Friends to get referred into jobs beats job boards
Job seekers have never been more empowered as they are in today’s job search landscape. The sheer amount of tools, advice and sites they have at their disposal is truly amazing. This is especially true when it comes to using social networking sites like Facebook and Linkedin. ...
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The Lost Art of Handwriting
Handwriting has become a lost art! Technology has changed our communication. Simple communication of writing a letter or note is not something we do anymore. We email, tweet, text, share on Facebook, post on a blog, post on a website, chat, connect online, or make a call on a cell or VOIP phone. Technology changed everything! Has the ability ...
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Road Map to Success – A Personal Story
Writing about success reminds me of the interview question tell me about yourself? If you are not familiar with this question, it is an interviewer’s question to get the candidate to start talking. Some call it a 60 second commercial! It is supposed to focus on the skills you bring to the job. I thought I would describe myself through my ...
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Interview Tips for Older Workers
Older workers unite and get ready to interview! Suddenly, you are the oldest person in the room! What do you do? How do you turn a negative into a positive? No one can legally ask your age, but a skilled interviewer can figure it out in a matter of minutes. What they do with that information will either work for you or against you. How will ...
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How Are Your Soft Skills?
If your soft skills are not up to snuff, you better work on them! If you are a doctor, dentist or surgeon, your technical skills could mean life or death! Does it matter, if these individuals treat you well? Soft skills are personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, friendliness and optimism that characterize ...
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A Couple Tips for a Successful Interview!
A good first impression makes a winning interview! I interviewed thousands of candidates for various careers during my business career. I make decisions about candidates when I meet them before I ask the first question. Before you pillory me for my quick judgment, you do the same thing, but don’t realize it. How long do you spend thinking about ...
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Why Your Personal Image Matters!
Your personal image is important; it is what people think about you! Companies and some public figures use public relations firms to build or reinforce their personal image. The aim of a public relations firm is to persuade the public of a certain point of view for their client. Your personal image affects your success in your career, personal ...
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Lunch with?
Who would you like to have lunch with? Lunch with Warren Buffett can cost $3.5 million! Do you think you could learn enough in a few hours to justify that cost? People bid for the opportunity to have lunch with Warren Buffett. Last year’s winner was Ted Weschler who wound up getting a job with Buffett. Imagine a lunch with someone like Buffett ...
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The 3 H’s of Success
The 3 H’s of Success is the eighth in a series of articles to help you reach your goal. What are your goals? I know you thought about it! You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made! Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going. You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it ...
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