From CAREEREALISM
May 21, 2012 at 12:30 am
Too many times job applicants prepare phenomenal resumes but fail to secure a physical interview.
Often times, this is because of improper phone etiquette, poor voice presentation ... (
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From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
May 17, 2012 at 5:30 am
While to many, if not most, job seekers the question seems nothing more than a “throw-away,” “warm-up” question, actually, the “Tell me about yourself” question—also ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 16, 2012 at 1:30 am
The good news is that it appears more jobs are being created… the bad news is it appears more jobs are being created!
Every day I read employers are going to experience a ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 16, 2012 at 1:00 am
In my previous article, “You Only Have 3 Seconds to Get the Job Offer,” I promised to explain how I know who should get an interview.
The interview with me, a recruiter, ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 16, 2012 at 12:30 am
In today’s economy, is it crazy to ask for more money when you get a new job offer?
That depends.
I honestly believe there are times when you should ask for more. I also think ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 15, 2012 at 1:00 am
Interview questions are not as straightforward as they seem, and answering just one question incorrectly may put you out of the running for a job.
The moral of the story? Be ready ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 14, 2012 at 1:30 am
Once an applicant has secured a physical interview it is essential to ace the interview to get the position.
Using poka-yoke to answer interview questions is better than preparation.
What ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 13, 2012 at 12:30 am
Is your unemployment story overpowering your career story?
Recently, CareerHMO Founder, J.T. O’Donnell wrote an article on three cover letter myths for AOL Jobs, which inspired ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 12, 2012 at 12:30 am
Flaunting all of your accomplishments in your resume might seem like a good idea, however, it could be an instant resume killer.
CareerHMO Founder, J.T. O’Donnell talks about ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 10, 2012 at 12:30 am
Job hunters ask me all the time about how to respond to difficult questions.
But too often when preparing for an interview, people forget to prepare questions to ask when the ... (
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From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
May 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Every job posting has a requirements section glaring back at you, telling you that you aren’t good enough. It’s easy for a young professional to get intimidated by ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 4, 2012 at 1:30 am
It turns out that Twitter is for more than just following celebrities like Justin Bieber or Ashton Kutcher. It has a very practical side to it, and Twitter has become one of the ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 3, 2012 at 2:00 am
One of our YouTube viewers asked this week:
“I have a second interview coming up and I’ve got the jitters. What can I do to keep my nerves in check.”
Having just written ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
May 2, 2012 at 1:00 am
I know in three seconds who will get the job.”
That’s what a friend once told me. He explained when candidates are waiting in Reception, all he has to do is walk through, ... (
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From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
May 1, 2012 at 9:30 am
Personal Branding Magazine – Volume 5, Issue 4
Entrepreneurship: Turn Your Idea Into A Success
I started Personal Branding Magazine back in 2007 after creating the Personal ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 27, 2012 at 1:00 am
Many job seekers have the misconception that creating a great resume will help them score a job. But this is actually not the case. The great resume actually scores the interview—and ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 25, 2012 at 1:00 am
With the current economic climate and changing job market, employers have now started to alter the types of questions they ask in interviews.
With hundreds of Internet pages dedicated ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 19, 2012 at 1:30 am
A CV is your chance to sell yourself to a potential employer and it has to be well written. Don’t waffle, don’t underplay your skills and definitely don’t lie… just ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 19, 2012 at 12:30 am
Do you have any questions for me?”
This is typically the final question you will be asked in a job interview.
Ask the wrong questions and you might look like a bad fit. Ask ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 18, 2012 at 1:30 am
Proper and effective follow-up after any kind of interview, informational, phone, or in-person, is incredibly important. Without it you will easily be taken out of consideration ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 18, 2012 at 1:00 am
A job search can feel like a lonely process.
It’s definitely not a group activity; and you can’t be very breath taking at a party when you discuss how many applications you’ve ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 17, 2012 at 2:00 am
Some time ago I was interviewed by the website MainStreet.com for a story about weird interview questions. Subsequently, they invited me to come to their offices to record some ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 16, 2012 at 1:30 am
Dear J.T. & Dale: There is a job I am very interested in applying for. I have all the qualifications except for one, where I have similar experience but it’s not exactly ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 16, 2012 at 1:00 am
Dear J.T. & Dale: I interviewed for a job late last year and made the final cut, and was told that a trip to HQ would happen in January. In February, I followed up and was ... (
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From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
April 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Your personal brand is based on two things: You and Your Target Audience.
You need to know a lot about both.
Identifying and understanding things about yourself: your personality, ... (
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