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Seven Steps To Writing Cover Letters Quickly And Effectively

– Posted in: Cover Letters
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Now that the job market is heating up, you may be tempted to start looking around and gauging your market value. Then the thought of having to send out your information, complete with an introductory cover letter, dampens the excitement. The best cover letters are tailored to the job that you want, so it seems

Employer References: A Deal-breaker Most Job Seekers Overlook

– Posted in: Job Search
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As much as the market changes, good job search practices (like strong employer references!) stay the same. I have written before about how your professional references are critical and should not be an after-thought in your job search. Yet, in two separate searches in the last month, the employer reference stage either sealed or unsealed the deal.

10 Marketing Tools For Job Seekers (Other Than The Resume)

– Posted in: Job Search
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The start of the new year is traditionally a good time for hiring. Yes, this means that job seekers should refine their resume. But a resume is just one of multiple ways job seekers should market themselves. Do not spend all of your efforts just perfecting your resume. Here are 10 marketing tools for job

Four Fun Ways To Make Your New Year Resolutions Stick

– Posted in: Productivity
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The beginning of the year is ripe for resolutions. On the career front, you might resolve to network more, be more active with your online profile, or get more involved in a professional association. You probably also have goals in other areas in your life – saving more, exercising more, spending more time with friends

Surviving The 10-Minute Phone Interview

– Posted in: Interviewing
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Sometimes a recruiter asks to schedule an exploratory phone call with you. Phone interviews are increasingly more common as a first step in the hiring process because they’re more expedient for both candidate and employer. As a recruiter, I would often ask for a brief call to discuss the resume, and from that short interaction then

When A Recruiter Unexpectedly Calls

– Posted in: Networking
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You’re happily employed, and pick up your phone to find a recruiter on the other end. How do you maximize this call when you’re not actively looking? You absolutely need to take the call (or return the message). As a former recruiter, I’ve had some prospects shoo me off the phone like a telemarketer –

How to Make Sure You Sail Through a Reference Check

– Posted in: Job Search
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You’re in the throes of your job search, and things are looking up—with any luck, the recruiter will call soon to ask for your references. References are important, and definitely not a throwaway step to be considered last-minute. In fact, you shouldn’t only be nurturing your network of references when you’re seeking a job. Remember,

What’s In Your 2013 Career Highlight Reel?

– Posted in: Career Advancement
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As you inch closer to the end of the year, you might already be focused on plans for 2014. However, don’t forget to celebrate this past year. In fact, borrow a tradition from professional sports and create a highlight reel for your career success specific to the last 12 months. Here are some milestones to