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Cover Letters versus E-Notes by Georgia Adamson - May, 2012 Some things get super-sized, like fast-food portions. Others get minimized…like cover letters? Just when I thought I knew everything there was to know about writing cover letters (not really), I started seeing references to e-notes. Apparently, we now have to start thinking in terms of the old quote about “less is more” with regard to cover letters. So, hello, e-notes! Difference between a Cover Letter and an E-Note As... |
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Fairy Job Mother: Is this the right career for me? by Sharon Cohen - May, 2012 I wish I was a Fairy Job-Mother with magic career powers! I'd like to wave a wand and instantly connect people with their dream jobs. As a Career counselor - I'm frequently asked: What career should I pursue? What will make me happy? How can I be sure? Well, you know what two things everyone can be sure of - and neither are related to career choices! I wish I could guarantee people's career happiness! If only ... |
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How Groupthink Causes Teams to Fail by Dr. Maynard Brusman - May, 2012 Teamwork demands shared responsibility, but it also demands individual contributions. It fails if team members shelter behind the consensus. ~ Robert Heller, Founding Editor, Management Today I recently spoke with the director of human resources at a San Francisco Bay Area company regarding providing executive coaching and leadership development for the executive team. The director of human resources asked some very ins... |
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How to find a job when all you can see is fog by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2012 Last week, I traveled to Chicago to speak at the CFA Institute’s annual conference. Traveling into the city from the airport, I knew I should be able to see the skyline…Maybe I am biased (having grown up in the area), but I think Chicago has one of the most lovely skylines of any city. My family moved away from Illinois after I graduated from high school, so even though I haven’t been back in many years, I knew enough to know ... |
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Omit Home Address from Your Resume? by Georgia Adamson - May, 2012 Should you leave your home address off your resume? This question has a variety of answers, depending on the circumstances and whom you ask. Some key issues include privacy, protection from identity theft, and trying to avoid premature rejection by employers. Resumes: Privacy and Protection from Identity Theft The privacy issue includes ideas such as not letting people know where you actually live when you’re sending... |
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What a difference a day makes by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2012 You have been working so hard at your job search or trying to start a business. Maybe you feel kind of like a newly-hatched chick? Did you know it can take 24 hours for a chick to hatch its way out of a shell? That is a lot of hard work…No wonder it looks practically lifeless upon emerging into the world! The chick incubator was always one of my favorite exhibits at Chicago’s Science + Industry Museum when I used to visit ... |
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The OFCCP Digest Volume 2, Issue 5 by Local JobNetwork™ - May, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 5 The OFCCP Digest is a complimentary resource for those who do business with the Federal government. Industry leaders from throughout the country share their expertise on a range of topics including affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and government compliance. ... |
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3 quick ways to improve your LinkedIn profile by Laura Smith-Proulx - May, 2012 When you first joined LinkedIn, it made sense to fill in just enough facts to get your Profile active and allow you to connect with others. However, if it’s been a few months and you still have a bare-bones Profile, it probably won't generate results for your job search. Even if it does attract visitors, they’ll quickly leave to find someone more interesting. The reality about LinkedIn is this: it’s an amazing job sear... |
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5 Problems to Avoid in a Confidential Job Search by Georgia Adamson - May, 2012 Conducting a confidential job search means doing it without letting your current employer know. In other words, you need to protect the confidentiality of your search until you have accepted a formal offer from an employer and are ready to give notice at your present company. However, numerous mistakes can trip up an incautious job seeker. Pitfalls certainly include some outside your control, but you can greatly improve the ch... |
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6 Ways to Fix Resume Formatting Mistakes and Save Space by Barbara Safani - May, 2012 Creating a resume where all the content lays out on the page in a way that is easy to read and visually appealing can be challenging. Sometimes in their quest to get all the content on one or two pages, the writer resorts to using design strategies such as a smaller font, tighter margins, or compressed spacing to trim the document. But these strategies are flawed and can make the resume harder to read. Others allow the content... |
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