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I Landed a Job and You Can Too!
Awhile ago we asked our past customers who have landed jobs what advice they would give other job seekers to help with their job hunt. Here’s what they told us: Don’t just reply to ads posted in print or on … Continue reading
Job Search Tip of the Week #9: Conduct a balanced search
Every Monday we’re counting down the top 10 job search tips recommended by our Career Services Advisors. This week’s tip is: Tip #9: Conduct a balanced job search Don’t spend all of your time at your computer, completing applications and … Continue reading
Making Meaningful Connections for Greater Personal and Career Success
By Connie Felder, Deputy Director If you are a serious job seeker or career climber, a must-read for improving your ability to go beyond networking to building more meaningful relationships is Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Black Book of Connections. I also … Continue reading
Job Search Tip of the Week #10: Follow-Up!
Our staff assisted over 35,000 customers last year in their job search. Last month we asked our team to offer their number one piece of advice to job seekers based on the most frequent challenges they encounter in their work. The results … Continue reading
Good References are Critical to Job Search
So you’ve applied, gotten a call back and aced the interview for your dream job…now what? The only thing standing between you and the job is a reference check, and this step is more important than ever in today’s competitive job market. Last … Continue reading
Job Search Tips from Local Business Leaders
Each week the Eyes on the Future radio show airs on WHAM 1180 and focuses on topics related to the region’s economy and business climate. Last week they devoted an episode on tips to help job seekers stand out in the … Continue reading
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Personal Branding and Your Online Presence
Establishing your online presence is a key part of building your personal brand. Dan Schawbel, a personal branding expert, predicts that in the coming years our online presence will replace the traditional resume. He recommends that everyone establish profiles for … Continue reading
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What does it take to stay motivated in job search?
by Rosa Smith-Montanaro, Placement Specialist Finding the motivation to stay on track with your job search can be a job in itself. It is natural to feel discouraged when you don’t see the results you hoped for. But it is … Continue reading
Lessons Learned from my Job Search
by Melanie McNamara, Career Services Advisor As someone fresh out of college and about to embark on the adventure known as job searching, I possessed a confident and excited attitude. My resume was freshly updated which I felt would provide … Continue reading
Is there really such a thing as time management?
by Ann Marie Walker, Career Services Advisor/Workshop Specialist Job search is a full time job and as such can become overwhelming and time consuming. While there is no way to create more than 24 hours in a day, it is possible … Continue reading
