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It is great to have a job offer to consider, but what if you are in a position to keep your options open? You do not want to join the ranks of unhappy professionals who accept a job in haste, only to realize after the honeymoon that they’d made a terrible mistake. A bad match [...]
I am proud to announce the publication of the latest Knock Em Dead career book, Knock Em Dead – Secrets & Strategies For First-Time Job Seekers. I wrote this job search and career management book for success-minded graduate who fully intends to control his or her destiny, during a time and when competition has never [...]
LinkedIn is recognized as the most professional media network for those looking to maximize their employment opportunities over the Internet. Just as you wouldn’t barge into a corporate environment, or office space, dressed inaptly and spewing forth your resume to everyone you walk past, there are a couple of protocols worth taking note of, as [...]
There are a variety of aspects of the job search a job seeker just doesn’t have any control over. Even with the great amount of effort you put forth, there’s no guarantee your experience level will impress your potential employer or you’ll make it past a phone interview. But there is one part of the [...]
With the increase in seasonal hiring comes an obvious question: How can job seekers go beyond temporary employment? The answer is actually simple: You must highlight why you’re an asset beyond the holidays. Here are a few job interview tips that can help you both land that seasonal job and transform it into a permanent [...]
The career path that most of us set out on doesn’t always go as expected. While all of us have a dream job, only a handful of individuals are actually working in theirs. This leaves many of us looking to transition to a job that leaves us feeling more fulfilled, challenged, or just simply happier. [...]
The lure of familiarity from larger job boards like Indeed, Monster, and SimplyHired, pull fresh job seekers in almost immediately. While these job boards present a wide variety of opportunities, niche job boards are far superior in their ability to offer specialized searches. Here’s why: Smaller applicant pools. If you are looking to increase your [...]
If you’re looking for a job right now, know you’re not alone. Approximately 12.8 million Americans are currently unemployed and looking for work. With all this competition, how do you stand out from the pack? Video resumes are one way job seekers can make themselves more memorable to hiring managers. On film, you become more [...]
You’ve ironed your business suit, you’ve found a nice background, and you’ve prepared what you want to say. You seem to be well on your way to avoiding all the common video resume mistakes. Just one problem: how do you incorporate references into your visual hiring pitch? If you don’t think references are important, think [...]
With record numbers of applicants for virtually every job, the employment market is more competitive and challenging than ever before. An effective job search is crucial if applicants are to be successful. Many vacancies are closed in record time for new applicants and finding that potential job opportunity when it reaches the board can sometimes [...]
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