Category Archives: Interviews

Why Networking gives YOU the Advantage!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

Twelve Weeks to a New Job: A Proven Guide to Networking Your Passion Fuels Your Progress.  (Know your VALUE to Perspective Employers) People want to help. (Tell them how) Be Focused. (Be focused on Sectors, Companies and Industry Experts) Your … Continue reading →

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Leaving effective voicemails

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

One of the most important skills for getting people on the telephone in your job-hunt is leaving effective voicemail. Poor voicemails — long-winded, wordy, winding, directionless voicemails — are an obstacle between you and your speaking with a real, live … Continue reading →

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What Does a 30-60-90 Day Business Plan Look Like

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Job searching can be a challenge, especially in tough economic times and times of widespread unemployment. Times like these add a lot of competition for every position. Using a 30/60/90-day business plan–designed not for launching a company, but for demonstrating … Continue reading →

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Is your brand recognizable?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Excerpted from article by Thomas D. Cairns “It’s in the Game”; “Just Do It”; and “What can Brown do for you?” are very recognizable advertising and brand slogans. To be effective they need to be more than words, they need … Continue reading →

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Social Media And Your Job Search: Act Like a Company

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Excerpted from article by Neal Schaffer. You’re in transition.  Fine.  We are all, at multiple times in our lives, in between jobs and conducting a job search.  And we all land jobs and don’t remain a job seeker forever.  But … Continue reading →

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Job References: Don’t Lose at the Finish Line

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Excerpted from article by Judi Perkins The purpose of providing references is to close the deal. It isn’t to discover if you are telling the truth about your dates of employment, verify that you’ve demonstrated the proper skills for the … Continue reading →

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Finding the culture for success

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

By Todd Rhoad. If you’ve ever found yourself in a company that doesn’t value your skills, then you’ll appreciate the discussion on finding the right corporate culture for the skills and talents you bring to an organization. In this post, … Continue reading →

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Resume vs. Online Profile: What’s the Difference?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

Excerpted from article by Harry Urschel I was recently asked about the difference between a resume and an online career profile. Is there a difference? Should there be a difference? Are they considered in different ways? What should be included … Continue reading →

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Food for spirit – The art of self counsel

Posted on June 6, 2010 by

By Dick O’Brien, M.A.Sc. (speaker at networking meetings, Happen Inc. Canada). It sometimes appears to me that many people have lost the old fashion skill of having a good talk with themselves. This is the capacity to step outside of … Continue reading →

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MIND-GAMES FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

By Ray Pons. Have you ever seen a sports coach telling a player on the field or on the sideline or bench “Get your head in the game!”? Chances are high that you have. For any athlete if their head … Continue reading →

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