Favorite Job Search Posts of 2009

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I've blogged before about the fact that I kept a diary for many years. And at the close of each year I used to re-read my diary to reflect on what had happened over the course of the year to look at my successes and failures, beginnings and ends. I always spotted a few entries where I would think to...

Do New Year’s Resolutions Have to Happen on New Year’s?

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Everyone's starting to talk about their New Year's resolutions...lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, get out of debt, and find a new job are the ones I hear most frequently. And while I think that New Year's resolutions are a great idea in theory, I think that a lot of people fail to keep thei...

Are Salary Ranges Total B.S.?

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Marketing Headhunter Harry Joiner seems to think so. And he has several great questions he recommends asking a recruiter when assessing the earning potential for a position including: What did the last guy make? Does the company feel like the last guy was underpaid or overpaid? Why did the previ...

How to Use Twitter for Your Job Search

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As many of you know by now, I'm a big fan of Twitter and I use it on a regular basis to share musings on the job search process and to build community with my colleagues, friends, and job seekers. But many job seekers are still somewhat perplexed by Twitter and it's value. Enter Marci Reynolds...I r...

Five Things Not to Say to a Job Seeker During the Holiday Season

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Everyone wants to help a friend in need. Especially during the holiday season where depression over a job search can be at an all time high. And if you have a friend who is currently in job search, the natural tendency is to try more diligently to help him during this time of year. But before you st...

No Job Search Obstacle is Insurmountable

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I was recently reminded of a client that came to me several years ago. When I met him and we discussed his resume, he expressed a concern over his lack of education and how he would be perceived by employers. I assumed he was concerned about not having a college degree. Many of my clients tell me a ...

Branding Schmanding

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The topic of Tiger Woods' tarnished brand is all over the Internet, TV, and print media. And while I understand the commentary I think that the concept of celebrity branding is doomed to fail because celebrity brands often represent attributes that nobody can maintain forever. No one makes the right...

Replace Running Shoes and Resumes Regularly for Optimal Performance

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I just bought a pair of new running shoes. You are supposed to replace your running shoes every 300 to 500 miles depending on your running style, weight, and the sneaker. My sneakers had seen at least double that amount of mileage. The tread on both sneakers was worn down so far that I was striking ...

Create a Job Search Strategy With Some Bite

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My son is getting braces. In order to prepare for the braces, he first needs to wear a special "appliance" to realign his jaw. When you look in his mouth it looks like he has four giant screws in the back, all in different places. Each time he closes his mouth he must push his jaw forward in order t...