Category Archives: Job search tips

Polishing Your Skills at Your Current Job — a Guest Post

So you have a good set of skills, which has been enough to win you employment and ensure that your position is ongoing. But now you want to learn new skills, and may be wondering how to go about this. Continue reading

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How To Get The Employer of Your Dreams With Zero Work Experience

No one wants to deal with a terrible employer, even if you have only just begun your climb up the corporate ladder, so to speak. But how do you get the employer of your dreams with zero work experience? Continue reading

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Guest Post: Tips for Writing a Cover Letter

There is another document that is equally important: the cover letter. Whenever applying for a job, ensure that you always submit a cover letter along with your resume. Continue reading

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How good are you on phone interviews?

Know what you’re talking points are going to be for the call. Know what key words are in the ad you answered and be sure to get them in your answers. Continue reading

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Guest Post: Five volunteer opportunities job seekers should consider

Volunteer work can be a great way to get your foot in the door in your chosen industry. Whether your choice is to serve on a committee at a conference related to your business interests or help out at charity events. Continue reading

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A 25-Day Job Hunting Plan For You

I wrote yesterday that January is definitively job-hunting time. And in going through my job-hunting e-mails, I came across another post that not only says much the same thing, but also outlines a 25-day holiday plan for getting the most … Continue reading

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A Special Christmas Gift to You: Buy ABJH Now with Free Shipping

So hurry to take advantage of this fantastic offer, either for yourself, or for those you know who are job hunting. The book has lessons, based on my personal experiences, for all career stages, from finding a first job, to mid-career switches, to the challenges of working at home, to age issues faced by older workers like myself. Continue reading

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Job Opening: PR Management, Chicago

Here’s another opening I received through a college alumni group. It’s with a major Chicago-area employer and requires a good deal of experience. Continue reading

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Job Opening: Reporter, Washington, D.C.

This opening came to me from a college alumni group I belong to. Such groups are a rich source of job leads. Continue reading

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How to Get a Daily Round-up of Job Postings

One caveat though, be as specific as possible. As you can see here, designer can mean many things in a job ad. Continue reading

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