Category Archives: Job search tips

My First Speaking Engagement Was a Success, Read Why

Key take-aways from the speech were the six guiding principles of Always Be Job Hunting. Continue reading

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Hear Me Speak Sept. 13, 7 p.m. in Evanston, Ill

I’ll be sharing the job hunting lessons I’ve learned at the Thursday, Sept. 13 meeting of the St. Athanasius Job Search Networking Group at St. Athanasius, 1615 Lincoln, in Evanston, Ill., a Chicago suburb. Continue reading

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The Kindle Version of Always Be Job Hunting is Available

Enjoy the Kindle version and be the first to post a review on the Kindle side. Continue reading

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How Do I Stay Focused During a Job Hunt?

Finding volunteer work in your field and freelance projects in this tight economy should not be a problem, use your networking contacts, watch job boards and interest groups on LinkedIn and elsewhere. Continue reading

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How Should College Students Be Job Hunting?

The tips echo points in my book, namely that everything you do, whether in school or on a job, should be directed to making you a more salable commodity in the job market. Continue reading

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Where Do You Look for Job Ads?

A warning on any site you visit for job ads, never send money to anyone, scams abound when it comes to job-hunting. Continue reading

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What Makes a Good Cover Letter?

I wrote about cover letters recently, using one of mine as an example. Recently, in a discussion I was involved in on a Northwestern alumni listserv, I saw another and asked the author if I could run it on my … Continue reading

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How Do You Deal with Age Discrimination?

Harping on the age issue, however, will get you nowhere. Emphasize your abilities and your knowledge of the current business scene. Continue reading

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Advice from a Job Search Columnist

If you buy my book (click on the cover to the right here), you’ll read about two times when I lost my temper with a boss and what the consequences were for me. reading that should help you avoid meltdowns. Continue reading

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What Does an Effective Cover Letter Look Like?

Here’s an example of what has been, for me, a fairly standard cover letter. Continue reading

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