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Turn Over a New Leaf
Posted on April 4th, 2013 No commentsSome job seekers face barriers to employment. This is especially true for job seekers who must address a felony or former offense in their job search. Don’t let your criminal background hold you back from meaningful employment!
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I Got a New Job!
Posted on February 6th, 2013 No commentsFor the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of working with great guest contributors to provide you, our blog readers, with articles on job search and career resources. I’ve clearly paid attention to their advice. I recently landed a new job, which I officially start today! From writing a resume, to finding references, interviewing and following up, here’s the advice that I took from this blog.
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Discover Your Workplace Values
Posted on December 20th, 2012 No commentsOne of the best additions I made to my workspace this year is a list of my 10 guiding values. I have them posted on my cubicle wall, next to my computer. I read through them every day. They are a reminder, about what is important in my life and how I want to work. When the day comes that I no longer have an opportunity to grow, a sense of service, or passion for what I do (my top three values) then I’ll know that I’m no longer happy at my job.
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Why I Love the Interview Process
Posted on November 2nd, 2012 2 commentsSome employers may dread the interview process as it takes their time and effort away from the day-to-day operations of their business. I, however, love the interview process. As a recent participant in an interview panel, I got the opportunity to gain insight into how job seekers approach the process and how they sell their skills and experience. Often I am pleasantly surprised with the poise of a candidate and his or her answers to a question. Sometimes I see where a candidate has room for improvement.
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Are You Overqualified?
Posted on October 9th, 2012 5 commentsAre you apparently “over qualified” for the opportunities that you are applying for? Here is an approach that you may wish to consider.
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Interview with Confidence
Posted on August 23rd, 2012 No commentsYou’ve made it to the job interview! You are probably confident about your skills and how they relate to the employer’s job description. You’ve clearly presented your abilities well on a resume or job application because you got the interview. Now comes the most nerve-wracking part of the job search process –at least for me – the interview. Are you ready to answer the easy questions? What about the tough questions about your work history?
