Posts for Webinar Career Coaching


job search tip #13: to be “stuck” in a job search doesn’t mean “give up”

From Webinar Career Coaching
August 25, 2010 at 6:11 pm
With 12 years of experience in helping unemployed individuals, I have heard this refrain repeteadly: "I've done everything in my job search," Or "I'm stuck,"There is a difference ... (more)

job search tip #12: Be a better interviewee-study NLP

From Webinar Career Coaching
August 25, 2010 at 7:16 am
When you think of the word interview, what comes to mind? Nerves? Sweaty palms? Heart beating out of control? Certainly these are physical reactions to the anticipation of a forthcoming ... (more)

11 ways to stay focused during a job search

From Webinar Career Coaching
August 21, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Hello job seekers:Never lose your focus during your job search. No matter how tough things are, here are 11 tips to share with you:1. Practise self-care. This is SO vital. Job ... (more)

job search tip #11: Beyond transferable skills, what are your MOTIVATED skills?

From Webinar Career Coaching
August 9, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Dear readers and job seekers:Skills do not equate with career/job satisfaction. I will continue to reiterate this. Unfortunately, there tends to be too much emphasis on skills ... (more)

Guest post from Kevin Donlin, founder, thesimplejobsearch.com: 4 Ways to Find the Best Employers

From Webinar Career Coaching
August 8, 2010 at 8:39 pm
How can I find the best companies to work for?" That's a question most job seekers ask almost daily. It's hard to answer ... because it's the wrong question. Here's the real issue ... (more)

Job search tip#10: Use the “BOTH/AND APPROACH”

From Webinar Career Coaching
August 5, 2010 at 8:38 pm
 Especially for MID-CAREER job seekers, use the "BOTH/AND APPROACH"  during your job search.Rather than choosing a job or career that is totally removed from your ... (more)

Forbes.com video: top 20 fastest growing occupations for women

From Webinar Career Coaching
July 31, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Dear readers:Today's post is aimed at women who make up a significant part of the workforce in North America.Forbes.com recently posted a slideshow on the "top 20 fastest growing ... (more)

job search tip # 9: The 3 C’s of interviewing

From Webinar Career Coaching
July 31, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Career expert J. T. O'Donnell, founder of http://www.careerealism.com/, on whose site I am proud to be an "approved career expert," published an article earlier this year on the ... (more)

job tip # 8:: What diets and networking have in common

From Webinar Career Coaching
July 29, 2010 at 8:46 pm
My colleague and fellow Canadian John-Paul Hatala is undeniably an expert in social networking. We have attended and presented at major career conferences over the years. "JP" ... (more)

Job search tip #7: Don’t let the F word interfere with your job search

From Webinar Career Coaching
July 27, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Hi job seekers,Today's takeway lesson is quicker than usual.Don't allow the "F" word to interfere with your job search.Job searches remain considerably long (currently 33 weeks ... (more)

job search tip #6 Beware of “loved ones’ advice” for your next job choice

From Webinar Career Coaching
July 26, 2010 at 7:28 pm
"Fathers know best." Heard that term? Wasn't that a TV show in America back in the 50's? In any case, my dear father actually steered me AWAY from a career choice. He only wished ... (more)

How to use social media in your job search

From Webinar Career Coaching
July 25, 2010 at 11:30 am
Dear readers:As social media technology evolves like a tidal wave, there are still job seekers who have no notion about how to use it to their advantage.Check out my ebook, How ... (more)

job search tip #4: Try a distraction technique (RESISTT) to rid any negative talk during a tough job search

From Webinar Career Coaching
July 12, 2010 at 8:57 pm
How is your job search going? In the US, the average job search time is 33 weeks. That's extraordinarily high. I believe I saw a sign of the tough economic times when I visited ... (more)

JOB TIP of the day # 3: What makes you unique?

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 30, 2010 at 10:30 pm
 Two months ago, I attended a customer service seminar. The theme of the seminar was customer service excellence. The competent facilitator observed, " customer ... (more)

JOB TIP of the day# 2: competitive intelligence

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 29, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Want to really "wow" the interviewer? You've heard of intelligence. In the post-911 world, it can mean pre-information, the kind that law enforcement professionals use to stay ... (more)

JOB TIP of the day# 1

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 28, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Beware of the failure syndrome which frequently affects people's job search. Set 1 realistic goal to move forward. Devote TIME  and "do the work" to GET work, such as researching ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#498 – Unemployed & Unskilled, How Can I Get Ahead?

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 15, 2010 at 7:49 pm
June 15, 2010  Dear Experts,I am unskilled, unemployed, living on a poverty-level income, over 50, and can’t afford to go to school to get skills. How can I get ahead?Dear ... (more)

Daily Twitter question Q#497 – Should I Squeal on My Co-worker?

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 10, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Today's question from careerealism.com:Dear Experts,My co-worker is being investigated for practicing some work techniques that are against the rules at the company. Personally, ... (more)

job search tips from HIRED TV hosts

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 5, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I caught  a segment from the CBS Saturday morning show on job searching. Three people from Hired TV offered these nuggets of information for the the younger crowd,, just graduating ... (more)

“SNAP selling” can help your job search

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 3, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Today, I received a webinar description about "fresh stategies to increase cold calling success."  The author, Jill Konrath, has written a book called Snap Selling. The strategies ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#494 – Getting Feedback from the Interviewer-careerealism.com

From Webinar Career Coaching
June 3, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Dear Experts,I had a series of interviews last week with a few different companies. I don’t think any of the interviews will lead to any job offers but I am curious how I presented ... (more)

How a professonal trainer’s 5 principles of strength can boost your job search

From Webinar Career Coaching
May 30, 2010 at 9:16 pm
A client showed me an article he had written about fitness conditioning. He referred to Russian strength expert Pavel Tsatsouline, who used five principles to ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#490 – A Full-time Job & Internship at the Same Time?

From Webinar Career Coaching
May 26, 2010 at 8:35 pm
May 26, 2010 by sparktalk Dear Experts,I currently have a full-time job but I’m in desperate need of more money. So, I applied for a part-time/paid internship with a family-friend ... (more)

Recent guest on Australian career internet radio

From Webinar Career Coaching
May 11, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Hello everyone,Want to hear career experts talk about the latest trends and tune in anytime 24/7? You can download the podcasts of CareerSuccessradio.com with Australian career ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#482 – What’s the Smallest Resume Font I Can Use?T.A.P. Q#482 – What’s the Smallest Resume Font I Can Use?

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May 6, 2010 at 7:35 pm

T.A.P. Q#482 – What’s the Smallest Resume Font I Can Use?Dear Experts,What is the smallest size font I can use on a resume to keep it to one page?Dear job seeker:A 10 font

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