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Over (don’t under) Dress.
As I was driving home yesterday, I saw someone celebrating the season with one of those hideous wreaths on the front bumper/grill of their vehicle. I’m all for festivity and celebration, especially this time of year, but must we mobilize our holiday decorations?
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Don’t Burn Bridges.
In September of 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (U.S. Department of Labor) reported that the median tenure of an employee with one employer was 4.4 years as of January 2010. The Bureau also reports the average retirement age at 62. A person’s average life span in the United States is nearly 80 years old. So, let’s say [...]
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Follow-up
In this job market, it is vital to follow up on any job application or submission. Odds are you will set yourself apart from the thick pack of applicants rather than annoy the hiring manager. There’s a thin line between being persistent and being a pest. Be proactive by contacting the hiring manager one time [...]
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Be the boss.
If you call yourself the boss, then be a good one. Managing positions and jobs is an important responsibility. Many of the people you manage may seek more beyond task oversight. Some may want professional and career development. So, what should you do to help direct an employee’s job into a rewarding career path?
Offer constructive [...]
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Present Yourself.
Is the cover letter dead? No, it is actually quite important to have a concise, well-written cover letter accompany a resume to help present a clear picture of the candidate as well as demonstrate the level of one’s communication skills. Securing a job is very similar to closing a sales deal. The cover letter allows [...]
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Negotiate.
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” In other words, just about everything in life is negotiable - including salary. Salary negotiation is probably one of the most important negotiation activities that a person participates in throughout the life of his or her career.
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Be Honest.
Honesty really is the best policy; however, in today’s society it is so easy for people to “bend the truth,” “be less than honest,” “lie by omission,” or just flat out lie. I don’t care what people say - lying is never a good policy, especially when it pertains to your career.
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Be Better.
Life really is a journey, and that journey includes your professional life. After college you get the job, or in these times - jobs. Then, you get the “real world” experience. But it doesn’t stop there. You must stay sharp with new and emerging technologies, theories, and practices. How can you do this? I offer [...]
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Be Confident.
Happy New Year! The beginning of a year brings an air of hope, renewed strength, motivation, and for some of us, a new job search. Many people will experience professional change this year. Some will change companies. Others will enter a new industry. And some will exit the unemployment line (Now, that’s change we can [...]
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Network.
Dictionary.com defines a network as an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like.
To network is essential in the job search today. It really is about who you know then it’s about what you know. So, how do you get to know people? Start networking. Check [...]