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Build on your natural strengths for success
Here are a few nuggets of wisdom to cling to when the going gets tough. Wolf J. Rinke, author of The 6 Success Strategies for Winning at Life, Love 7 Business, recommends keeping these points in mind:...
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Things I Learned about Job Interviewing from Chef Gordon Ramsay
He’s abrasive, potty-mouthed and arrogant, but he’s also tremendously successful. His shows are angst-filled, f-bomb dropping, train-wrecks waiting to happen—otherwise known as Reality TV that we love...
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Turn the Tables on the Interviewer! Seven Essential Questions You Need to Ask.
Most people agree that the hardest part of the job search is the interviewing process. Sometimes it may feel like you’re being grilled under a hot light by Detective Jones of the Major Crimes Division;...
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Pulling Weeds: A Work in Progress
No one likes to weed. I know it’s not my favorite thing to do. (Okay, so a few of you do; but for the vast majority of us it’s something on our delay until later list.) But much like a garden, your job...
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Epic Fail: 5 Bad Ideas to Avoid When Looking for a Job
Negative Self Talk We all know that if we keep telling ourselves that there are no jobs available, there’s no way we can make our way into a particular employer, or we don’t have the right skills...
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Taking Charge and Making Change
I’m often fascinated by off-beat trivia. Did you know that July is National Baked Bean Month, National Blueberries Month, and National Horseradish Month? The list goes on, but I think you get the...
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Claiming a Mulligan in Your Job Search
A mulligan, in a game, happens when a player gets a second chance to perform a certain move or action. The practice is also sometimes referred to as a “do-over.” - Wikipedia As crazy as it sounds,...
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Wedding Bells and Dollar Signs
Our daughter is in the process of planning her wedding and she is realizing that she needs to make some tough decisions. She’s quickly finding out that her dream wedding doesn’t necessarily fit into...
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That Train Has Left the Station…
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them—every day begin the task anew.”...
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Increasing the Odds
I was recently asked, “What’s the best way to improve the odds of getting an interview when submitting a resume for an open position?” That’s a good question and the process starts before you hit the...
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