From CAREEREALISM
April 11, 2012 at 1:00 am
Don’t despair!
Just because there is doom and gloom in the world does not mean businesses are not hiring.
It does however mean competition for the job you are searching for is ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 11, 2012 at 12:30 am
If you’re not happy with your current job or the people you work with, don’t put up with it!
Begin to look for something else because you don’t deserve or need to be unhappy ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 10, 2012 at 1:00 am
Recently on LinkedIn, someone asked how business owners, recruiters, and HR executives find their best candidates.
The answers to that question are valuable for anyone who is searching ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 9, 2012 at 12:30 am
Recently I had the privilege of offering a webinar for CAREEREALISM readers. Near the end of the presentation, I mentioned the multimedia resume portal Purzue.
However, I neglected ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 5, 2012 at 6:04 pm
When I saw the announcement 2,000 people were laid-off from Yahoo this week, my first thought was, “I hope they gave them some good career coaching services.”
Then, ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 4, 2012 at 1:00 am
Last week on JT on Jobs, I shared with viewers a very important job seeker mindset for 2012:
As a job seeker, you are an outsider who is trying to earn their place in an employer’s ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 4, 2012 at 12:45 am
Last week on JT on Jobs, I shared how we are seeing more “job swooshing” taking place. It’s a common sign the economy is recovering and it is very good news for job seekers.
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From CAREEREALISM
April 4, 2012 at 12:30 am
At some time in our careers, we will all have a gap in our employment history—maybe a few weeks or months, maybe a few years.
A gap can occur because of a layoff, a family emergency, ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 4, 2012 at 12:15 am
We humans are judgmental beings, and we judge fast.
How fast? When it comes to hiring:
Recruiters spend six seconds per resume before deciding whether an applicant is a good ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 3, 2012 at 12:30 am
A job interview can be a nerve-racking experience, especially when you have been removed from the job market for an extended period of time.
It is one thing to sell on paper with ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 3, 2012 at 12:15 am
We all know that song made famous by Johnny Paycheck, “Take this Job and Shove It,” and many of us have fantasized about marching into the tyrannical boss’ office and telling ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 2, 2012 at 1:00 am
On my website, I list Eleven Afflictions of Career ADD.
Truth be told, told there are several more. However, these are the afflictions that quite naturally came up for me as I ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 2, 2012 at 12:30 am
The one thing you can count on in business is nothing ever stays the same. That goes for the boss, too.
Bosses come and they go even when your job remains in place. In some businesses, ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 2, 2012 at 12:15 am
What career advice can be better than giving you a job?
Since I cannot offer you a job, perhaps some of the experiences I have used during period of uncertainties I have gone through, ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 1, 2012 at 12:30 am
“JT & Dale Talk Jobs” is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: I am going ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 1, 2012 at 12:15 am
“JT & Dale Talk Jobs” is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: I recently ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
March 31, 2012 at 12:15 am
“JT & Dale Talk Jobs” is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale:My son had ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 30, 2012 at 2:30 am
Don’t let the media and the news put you down.
No matter how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the best available staff. If you have the right skills and ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 30, 2012 at 1:30 am
This is a true story as told to JustJobs Academy which houses career interviews and job search advice for professionals in any industry. Visit to read about how to search for the ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 30, 2012 at 1:00 am
This is a true story as told to LatPro.com where you can find helpful career interviews and job search advice in your desired industry. Visit to find a career interview in your ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 30, 2012 at 12:30 am
This is a true story as told to DiversityJobs.com where you can find helpful career interviews and job search advice in your desired industry. Visit to find a career interview ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 29, 2012 at 2:00 am
When you first joined LinkedIn, it made sense to fill out quick facts to get the profile up and running, just to start connecting with others.
However, if it’s been a few months ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 29, 2012 at 1:30 am
A very successful executive career placement specialist was telling me how hard it is for her Baby Boomer clients to adopt social media in their job search.
But, in my experience, I’ve found ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 28, 2012 at 2:00 am
In the midst of an executive job search but gaining little to no traction? The problem might be the brand message within your leadership resume.
Powerfully written, superior-quality ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 28, 2012 at 1:00 am
This is a true story as told to LatPro.com where you can find helpful career interviews and job search advice in your desired industry. Visit to find a career interview in your ... (
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