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5 Things To Consider Before Quitting Your Job
Quitting. It's a huge decision. It's also something all of us have considered at least once. Are you thinking about quitting your job? Before you make any rash decisions, you need to ask yourself a...
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#1 Resume Improvement All Job Seekers Can Make
Is your resume generating offers to interview? If not, it’s time to make some changes. The number one resume improvement any job seeker in any field can make is simple.QuantificationQuantification...
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3 Signs You Should Look For A New Job
In most cases, people don't realize their job is in jeopardy or that it's time to move on to something else. However, I understand that changing jobs can be scary, especially in the current economy....
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5 Tips for Applying for a Job Outside Your Field
Trading your job as a lawyer for one in marketing? It may sound crazy, but given the current economy, you may need to apply for positions that are outside of your range of experience. But how do you...
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Success Begins Between Your Ears in Your Mindset
“Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively”(Eleanor Roosevelt)No matter what you do in life, as long as you lead with a...
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3-Step 'Big-Fish' Approach Practically Guarantees Career Success
Imagine getting your post-secondary degree and being presented with a multitude of job offers… within the next week! Related: 4 C’s To Career Success You’re overwhelmed and excited at the same time;...
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7 Sweet Summer Jobs For Teachers
As a kid, I remember thinking teachers had great jobs because they got to take summers off. I didn't quite grasp the challenges of the position nor did I understand that, unlike their students,...
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Interview Questions About A Time You Went Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty
We all put a lot of thought and effort into how to answer questions about times we failed so that we don’t look bad in the interview, but how much thought do we put into choosing stories to answer...
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Being Your Own Reference: Rating Yourself As A Professional In The Job Interview
Have you ever been asked, "How do you rate yourself?" in a job interview? The qualifier could be "as a professional," "as an employee," or maybe as the holder of a certain skill set. In most cases,...
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How To Avoid Falling Into The 'Miserable Career' Trap
The year was 2009. I was an overly confident (and incredibly ignorant) young man… And I was on a mission to kickstart my career and make a lot of money. Related: How 20 Seconds Of Insane Courage Got...
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4 Ways To Take Your Resume From Good To Great
What really makes a great resume for today's job market? The use of a branding statement, a tag line or two, relevant keywords/key phrases, and a situation/action/results writing style can actually...
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7 Ways To Reinforce Your Brand On Your Resume
In a crowded labor market, how can you make your candidacy stand out? In short, by being yourself. The more you can make your resume uniquely reflective of your talents, gifts, and experiences, the...
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Is A Summary Necessary On A Resume?
Is a summary necessary on a resume? The short answer is: Absolutely not!“No paragraph should ever lead your resume!" warns J.T. O'Donnell, LinkedIn Influencer and founder of Work It DAILY. “It does...
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Resume Power Statements: What Are They & Why Do I Need One?
One of the best ways to showcase your career brand in your resume is to include a power statement. Strong brand-driven statements abound on well-written resumes and can be found in your career...
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How To Craft The Opening Statement Of Your Resume
The most precious piece of real estate in your entire resume is the top of the first page. At the cursory glance, this is the area that is going to get the most attention. And there are some things...
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Does Resume Length Matter With ATS?
A frequently discussed resume question between resume writers, recruiters, and applicants is the question of the influence of Applicant Tracking Systems (“ATS") on the appropriate length of a resume....
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Does Your Resume Get Along With Your Personal Brand?
Time and again, I encounter job seekers that have good prior or current work experience, pretty sharp resumes, and a convincing cover letters, but still struggle to get interviews. Related: Is Your...
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Why You Shouldn't Write A 'One-Size-Fits-All' Resume
Today I am going to debunk a common misconception on effective resume writing: the resume magic that will solve your keyword problems for passing Applicant Tracking Systems (“ATS") once and for all....
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How To Get A Job Interview In One Week
If I wanted to get a job interview within one week, here's what I would do as a 20-year career coaching veteran who has helped thousands of people get new, better-paying jobs.Step-By-Step Guide: How...
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3 Ways To Break Free Of Your Boring, Torturous Job
Today, I have two BIG questions for you that could change the course of your career. How many more years do you expect to work before you retire? 5? 10? 20? More…? Do you LOVE what you do so much that...
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7 Interview Mistakes That Will Keep You From Getting The Offer
Big interview mistakes are obvious—being late, dressing inappropriately, bad language, and so on. There are plenty of more subtle mistakes that can also keep you from getting the offer. Make sure you...
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6 Things Recruiters Want To See On Your LinkedIn Profile
The right recruiter can put you in front of dream job opportunities. This is especially the case for higher-level positions because there are employers who will not post a job opening publicly and...
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How To Answer 3 Interview Questions For The "Over 50" Job Seeker
Navigating a successful job search can be tricky for job seekers over the age of 50 (and very often those over 40 too). Age discrimination is alive and well, and even though your resume got you to the...
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Back To Work? 10 Tips For Relaunching Your Career
So, you've been on a career break. How long has it been? Three years, five years, more? Whether you took time off to care for your children or travel the world, relaunching your career is a major...
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QUIZ: Should You Quit Your Job?
Are you OVER your job? Maybe it's not challenging anymore, maybe you're underpaid, or maybe your boss just doesn't appreciate you. Whatever it is, you know it's time for a change, but are you really...
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6 Useful Tips For Career Shifters
When we're no longer happy and satisfied with our day job, we tend to look for something that will give us that satisfaction or fulfillment. At some point in your life, the thought of changing careers...
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Over 40 & Struggling To Get Hired? Follow These Job Search Tips...
If you are over 40, have a big skill set, and are struggling to get hired, you've come to the right place. I work with thousands of people who have big skill sets and can't get hired. What's going on?...
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Reactive vs. Proactive Job Search Strategies
There are two kinds of job searches: reactive and proactive. Most people use reactive job search strategies, which means they look for job openings and then apply for the ones that interest them. So,...
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Top 100 Most Powerful Resume Words
In today's job market, your resume is the most important document you have to get your job application into the hands of the hiring manager. If you can't get your resume past the ATS, it doesn't...
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10 Inspirational Career Quotes For Recent College Grads
Congratulations, recent college grad! You've worked hard to get that degree and should be incredibly proud of your accomplishments. However, we know it can be easy to feel overwhelmed as a recent...
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