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What Does Your Online Reputation Say About You
Have you “Googled®” yourself lately? Perhaps there was a time you did a search for someone that you were or have been close to. Were you shocked at some of the information you turned up? The internet is an amazing source of information, but the internet also doesn’t forget much. It’s like that saying, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” unless it was put on Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, etc. Nothing at all seems to ...
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Improve Your References!
Why are references so important to a candidate referral? Occasionally, I run across a candidate that is a reluctant to share references until there is certainty an offer is going to be forthcoming. Or, they may provide references, but ask that they not be contacted because they are very busy professionals and the candidate is uneasy about having someone contact them regularly. Perhaps, there is a fear that the call will be a ...
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Narrow Your Focus For Job Search Success
Picture this: It's late in the evening, you're researching job opportunities, and out of nowhere you hit THE MOTHERLOAD. You've just discovered a great organization that has 10, 20, or maybe even 100 job openings. Some are in your area, some are far away. Some positions require skills you've never even heard of, yet other openings are for jobs you would never want to do. You might be tempted to apply to them all to show ...
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Valuable Tips for Would Be Job Seekers
Today's job market has many job seekers in unfamiliar territory. Employers have tighter hiring practices and the good opportunities are tougher to find. Many employees are in under-employed positions, having more skills than the current job requires. Another big challenge for many job seekers is the decline in home values throughout much of the country that has presented new challenges for people looking to sell a home and relocate. The following are a few tips that ...
