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April 16, 2014

Seven Tricks for Great Job Search or Networking E-mails

Today's post is from Dana Manciagli, a veteran career coach, global career expert, highly sought-after speaker and a top "Woman of Influence" in the Seattle area.  Dana is also a regular contributing writer to The Business Journals, through her Career Mojo column.  Her insights and guidance have led thousands to…
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March 18, 2014

How to Avoid the Worst Interview Blunders

We all slip up now and then.  But in an interview, major blunders are especially disastrous.  Making a good first impression is priority number one even in the moments leading up to the actual interview, and some transgressions are nearly impossible to recover from. According to more than 2,000 hiring…
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March 7, 2014

How Important Are Cover Letters, Anyway?

There are a lot of conflicting opinions out there about the merit of cover letters.  Some hiring managers say that a well written and personalized cover letter frequently makes all the difference in the selection process.  Others admit to never reading them.  And with increasing reports of hiring authorities spending…
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March 4, 2014

Thankfulness: It Looks Good on You

Everything we need to know about interviewing we learned in kindergarten.  Well, not quite, but some of the basics certainly hold true in both settings.  Look.  Be kind to others.  Say your pleases and thank yous.  The latter can really help you make a great impression with interviewers.
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February 24, 2014

How to Network Like a Pro

Have you brushed up lately on the art of networking?  It's an invaluable skill for all professionals, not just job seekers! Infographic courtesy of CareerBliss: 5 Ways to Impress While Networking  
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February 19, 2014

Effective Feedback is Not a Sandwich or a Seagull

by: Kevin Higgins Managers recognize that their teams need feedback to improve and be successful. However, many provide feedback without having a clearly defined way of doing so effectively. Feedback ends up as a one-way conversation delivered from the manager to the performer. One-way feedback conversations come in one of…
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February 18, 2014

Why are Millennials Struggling to Land Jobs?

Millennials are widely known for their tech savvy and connectedness, but according to many employers, these attributes carry some negative connotations, as well. A portion of this group of twenty-somethings are often striking out in interviews – when they get that far – for a couple of reasons.  For some,…
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February 17, 2014

Interview Like a Reporter

Reporters get a bad rap, often perceived as being pushy and intrusive.  But the truth is, the good ones get the job done, digging deep and asking hard-hitting questions to get to the most pertinent information. And honestly, these are skills that can benefit any employer – and would serve…
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February 13, 2014

Social Media in HR

Well over half of companies plan to increase their use of social media this year, and these days, using this tool effectively means you're capable of far more than tracking status updates. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. Infographic courtesy of Success Factors and BLR.
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February 12, 2014

Getting a Leg Up

Whether you’re looking for work or you’re happily employed, being able to verbalize your capabilities and potential value is a huge part of maintaining a competitive edge.  This skill is essential, as so often a worker’s worth is determined by the results he or she can generate.  Your manager (or…
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