Speaking It Into Existence Isn’t As Important As This

May 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
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I'm gonna be a rockstar. I'm getting promoted this year. I'm gonna have a great day. I'm gonna take over the world! Positive affirmations ain't never hurt nobody. But inaction has. I wish I could tell you how many times over the years I've tried "speaking it into existence." I've made proclamations to the man in the mirror or to a close friend, which resulted in a "[Hell] yeah!" or … [Continue reading...]

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The Informal Reference Check: How It Can Be Your Best Friend Or Worst Enemy

May 16, 2013 By 3 Comments
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Do references really add value? You'd be surprised how often this question is debated in HR and recruiting circles (It's not with the enthusiasm of a Lebron vs. Kobe discussion, but still). We know that whoever you provide is gonna have great things to say about you; otherwise, why would you give their name?! As a result, checking references has become a formality. It's rare that you'll get … [Continue reading...]

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Four Reasons You Keep Getting Rejected For Jobs

May 14, 2013 By 4 Comments
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The job search can be frustrating. Especially when you've done all this work on your resume and writing what you believe to be custom cover letters. Every application seems like it goes into a black hole or you get a rejection notice for gigs you're clearly qualified for. It'll leave you wondering how to get a job interview. Definitely not what's hot in the streets. Truthfully, there's nothing … [Continue reading...]

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Five Things Good Writing Can Teach You About The Job Search

May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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If you're reading this, you enjoy reading interesting or helpful content. You probably visit other sites with solid writing that meet a variety of your needs. Have you ever considered what the sites (and books) you read can teach you about the job search without talking about it directly? Here are five lessons I've learned from good writing...and I ain't even know it...until now. The ability to … [Continue reading...]

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Why You Should Always Be Getting and Keeping in Touch

May 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
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Yesterday I put the finishing touches on a job description (JD) for an HR Intern -- a position I'll lead the recruiting on. The timing couldn't be better given what I've been thinking and writing about lately. When I added the last pieces to the JD, my first thought wasn't "where can I post this job?" It was "who do I know for this job?" Then I wondered which Twitter followers, Facebook … [Continue reading...]

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Offbeat: World’s Largest Bake Sale In NYC Promotes Great Cause

May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias®  and Kmart and Shop Your Way for Sandra Lee’s World’s Largest Bake Sale.  #WorldsLargestBakeSale #cbias #SocialFabric This past Wednesday at 6:30pm, much joy came into my life. It was one of the sweetest moments I've ever … [Continue reading...]

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