From CAREEREALISM
May 19, 2012 at 12:30 am
Dear J.T. & Dale: I am an IT professional with more than 20 years’ experience. I took a career break in 2005 to care for my mother and eventually wind up her estate.
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From CAREEREALISM
May 15, 2012 at 12:30 am
As a career coach and resume writer, many of my clients come to me when they need a job. Perhaps they have been laid off, or their firm closed, or they were unable to land a summer ... (
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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 4, 2012 at 12:30 am
Yesterday, I was participating in YouTern’s radio show discussing what students should know about resumes and job searches when we got a caller from North Carolina.
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From CAREEREALISM
April 25, 2012 at 2:30 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
April 25, 2012 at 1:30 am
Social media is a great way to connect to friends and relatives.
However, social media can also be used for self-promotion, self-branding and job search.
This article looks at ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 24, 2012 at 12:30 am
1. The smartest person always gets the job.
Definitely not true – companies these days are more interested in the complete worker. Having brains is always an advantage, but it’s ... (
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From CAREEREALISM
April 23, 2012 at 2:00 am
Some job advertisements ask you to include your salary requirements on your cover letter, and if they ask for this, it usually means you can’t avoid doing so.
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From CAREEREALISM
April 23, 2012 at 1:00 am
Everyone knows that your alma mater’s alumni network can help you find a job. But just how, exactly, does that work?
What if you’ve lost touch with the alumni you once knew, ... (
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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 12:30 am
Walking into a job fair may seem like a daunting task. You may be one of hundreds of candidates vying for a recruiter’s attention, but you can earn an advantage over the competition ... (
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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 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.
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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.”
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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 March Communications
March 31, 2012 at 11:00 am
Though Mark Zuckerberg tends to deny direct competition with Google, Facebook is rumored to be entering the search market. Though search has not been a priority for the social ... (
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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.
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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 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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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 27, 2012 at 2:00 am
Let’s face it.
Getting what you want in life requires the salesperson in all of us to come out.
One very important aspect of sales is networking. Some of us love it but, really, ... (
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From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 22, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Do you dread networking events?
Hate the idea of making “small talk” with strangers?
Feel like you have nothing to contribute?
It’s time to erase your networking fears and ... (
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