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5 Reasons to Sculpt Your Executive Resume While Still Employed by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2011 Isn’t working on an executive resume such a chore? It’s hard to think of anyone who loves to sit down and write their resume, even if an amazing job is on the line. Some say this is why it’s a good idea to work on your resume while you’re still employed. But that’s not the only reason. Here are five others to consider: 1. You Don’t Have to Dig for Information Later Probably the number-one reason to work on your execu... |
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Are You Ready for a Career Change? by Debra Wheatman - Apr, 2011 I recently conducted a poll on LinkedIn which asked, “If you could change your current career path and reinvent yourself, would you?” 63% of the respondents said yes. We reposted the article on the LinkedIn Group ‘Jobs Openings, Job Leads, and Job Connections’ and there was a huge outpouring of comments. Clearly this issue resonates with people. What the poll results tell me is that many people would like the opportunit... |
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Changing Careers: Look Before You Leap by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2011 I frequently talk to people who want to change careers. They often tell me one of these four things: • I hate my job. • I don’t think my job is a good fit. • I want to do something more meaningful. • My friends tell me I would make a great (fill in the blank) But when I hear these statements, I’m not always convinced that the person expressing these doubts really wants to change careers. Instead, I often believe th... |
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Have You Written Your Thank You Letter Yet? by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2011 Now that we’ve officially settled into the digital age, many old-school job seeking practices have been thrown out the window. One formality that was popular years ago but has all but faded away is sending a thank you letter. What is a Thank You Letter? A thank you letter is a note or card sent to a hiring manager via snail mail. It’s usually sent after you’ve completed the interview process to let the manager know tha... |
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Rebranding Your Image on the Job by Debra Wheatman - Apr, 2011 What does your brand say about you? Are you famous or infamous? Are you sought out for projects or are you the last one picked? Is your professional image not quite what you had hoped or expected at this stage of your career? Even if you don’t think your brand is good – take heart – it isn’t too late. You can always begin anew with the brand new “YOU.” Your income and opportunity for advancement may depend on it. In order ... |
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Dick Nettell, Extreme Leader by Steve Farber - Apr, 2011 Yesterday, I had a long talk with my old friend (and constant source of leadership inspiration), Dick Nettell. Dick had a long and storied career at Bank of America where his results and style were legendary. I mentioned in an earlier post that he’s in the process of writing a book, and he’s told me that I’ll be getting the rough draft, soon. But in the meantime… …Since I wrote about Dick as a semi-anonymous example in The Ra... |
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Making a Case for Air Traffic Controllers Sleeping on the Job by Marcia Robinson - Apr, 2011 There have been five reported incidents of air traffic controllers sleeping on the job in the last few weeks. Following the Reagan International Airport incident, air traffic controllers have been caught sleeping on the job at Reno-Tahoe airport, McGhee Tyson airport, Seattle International airport, Lubbock Preston Smith International airport and at a Miami regional radar facility providing area control services for Florida as ... |
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Basic Rules of Using LinkedIn by Kathy Bornheimer - Apr, 2011 While LinkedIn is a form of social media and networking, it must be used as a tool with a professional focus. More and more articles are being written about how to use LinkedIn, so here are some major considerations and basic etiquette dos and don’ts: Why do you have a LinkedIn account? • I’m a job seeker • I’m changing or managing my career • I’m starting a business or becoming self-employed • I’ve accepted a LinkedIn in... |
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Retention of Female STEM Faculty by Wendy Enelow - Apr, 2011 On a recent flight to East Lansing, Michigan to present a workshop on nontraditional careers, I sat next to Avis Cohen, professor at the University of Maryland. Avis works for the ADVANCE Program for Inclusive Excellence at the University of Maryland which aims to transform their institutional culture by facilitating networks, offering individual mentoring and support, and offering information and strategic opportunities for w... |
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Book Review: Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It by Lindsey Pollak - Apr, 2011 We tend to think of negotiation skills when it comes to situations such as agreeing to a salary for a new job, finalizing a contract with a new client or haggling price with a car dealer. These are all important situations that require skill, but the reality is that we are negotiating all the time in both our personal and professional lives. Negotiation is a daily practice. This can be problematic for anyone who hates to n... |
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