Penguin set up a radio tour for me today to talk about the third revision of my book I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This. The radio stations were in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Florida, Minneapolis, Wisconsin, New York, Nebraska, Ohio, Utah, Oregon, Kentucky, and my home state Connecticut. I wish…
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It’s been a long time!
I am excited to start a new chapter on my blog with the March 1st 2016 sale of the third edition of my book, I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This: A step-by-step guide to finding gratifying work. Thank you Penguin! Here’s what is different in the workplace since my…
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It’s a great time to refresh and update your job search tools!
No matter what your age is, the start of fall symbolizes new beginnings, perhaps because the end of summer and the month of September has historically been the start of a new school season. What naturally goes hand-in-hand with a new start is the desire to set goals. Whether you have been working a short time or for many years, finding a new job…
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Phase four of a job search – Get involved in as many activities as you can
The job search process is not scientific or logical. Because of this, to be successful it’s important that you try a lot of different things in order to meet people who can help you generate leads. Here are some suggestions: Your network – reach out to everyone you know. Be specific about what you are…
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Phase three of a job search – Write down and practice responses to questions
Interviewing is a nerve-wracking situation for many people. Unfortunately it is highly unlikely that you will get a job offer without going on at least one interview. And companies today are asking job candidates to interview with numerous employees on the phone, via Skype, on panels, and in other settings. So, the best strategy for…
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Phase two of a job search – Who is your target audience?
Once you have been introspective about your achievements, stories that describe them and the competencies that your accomplishments align with, it’s time to turn your attention to the external world. This means identifying your target audience – who would want to talk with you, meet you, refer you to other prospects and of course hire…
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Phase one of a job search – Know yourself and be able to articulate it well
In my last post I talked about the five phases involved in an effective job search campaign. Phase one is all about being able to describe your skills, competencies and success stories, not only on your resume and LinkedIn profile, but while you are networking, and especially during interviews. It would be a lot easier…
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Want a new job in 2014? First, understand what job search entails.
Most of you will be facing your first full week of work after the Christmas and New Year holidays next Monday January 6th. If the idea of this makes you groan, specifically because you don’t like your job or are just ready to move on, then it’s time to do something about it. Thinking about…
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Holiday Reflections
My blog posts tend to be educational and today it’s merely a brief musing inspired by the season. It’s 11 days until Christmas, then a week and a half later, along comes New Year’s. This time of year is jam-packed with holiday parties, donating toys, coats, food and money to people and causes that we…
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Random thoughts about job search
It’s been so long since I have written a new post on my blog! This year has been a blur and usually summer is a bit slower and I can catch up on projects and tasks that have loose ends. Not this summer! The job market is solid with nearly every company out there actively…
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