E-mail Etiquette…Important Rules our Moms Never Taught Us

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The majority of my clients didn't grow up with email, but most have come to embrace it as a useful communication tool that can expedite the exchange of information and accelerate the time spent making important decisions. During your job search campaign, email will be used frequently to promote your...

Top 100 Companies for Working Moms

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Today a client asked me how feasible it is for a woman who is working and caring for young children to negotiate flexible work hours with a prospective employer. One of the best ways to successfully negotiate a flexible arrangement is to proactively seek interviews with companies that openly embrace...

Entrepreneurial Track

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Thinking about starting your own business someday? Take a look at the entrepreneur.com list of top undergraduate and graduate programs for budding entrepreneurs. Statistics included are number of entrepreneurship courses offered, number of enrolled students, percent of graduates still in business, t...

Best Jobs in America

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Take a look at CNNMoney.com's list of the top 50 jobs in America. Jobs were rated based on salary, projected growth, ease of entry, advancement, flexibility, creativity and stress levels....

Hot Jobs for the Next Decade

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Interested in learning about career trends over the next decade? Check out Career Voyages for a complete list of professions and their projected growth organized by state. You can also learn about emerging industries and their corresponding career choices and gain a better understanding of the educ...

Free Stuff

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I recently collaborated on an e-book with several of my colleagues in the careers field called Career Hub Insider's Guide to Job Search. This 55-page book offers practical advice on numerous job search topics including interviewing, salary negotiation, and personal branding. You can download your fr...

Professional Conferences…An Investment in Your Future

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I just returned from the NRWA(National Resume Writers' Association) annual convention in Phoenix and I've already made back my investment! In addition to gaining exposure to the field's most cutting edge philosophies and strategies for delivering the best resume product to my clients, I made connect...

Keeping Things in Perspective During a Job Search

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During my tenure as a career coach, some of my most memorable and moving conversations have been with job seekers who are also survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. These candidates were always able to maintain a healthy perspective regarding their job search and it was...

The Virtual Job Audition

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According to a recent article in HR Magazine, virtual auditions are gaining momentum in the new war for talent. These virtual tryouts or realistic job previews as they are sometimes called, place candidates in an online environment that mimics job tasks. These simulations may help employers make bet...

Using Cover Letters to Build Relationships

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Today a client asked me to explain the differences between the resume and the cover letter. Many people assume that the cover letter is just a formality and simply something hiring managers and recruiters have come to expect. But the cover letter serves a much higher purpose. Job search is about bui...