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<title>What Role Do We Play in Our Own Job Search?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:00:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am motivated to write this however will begin in saying that I pray my words do not lead anyone to believe I am not sensitive to what is going on in the country and the economic situation of people all over the world.  However I write on the comments and expectations I see sewn throughout the conversations on the net about the changing government and the increase our new leadership will offer.]]></description>
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<title>Career Change</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:30:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Career Change is becoming an increasing popular subject given the economic times.  With changes in industry, uncertainty about the future, and the global shift towards cheaper resources, people are looking to better their position by approaching industries they see as less volatile.  The idea is not unique however needs to be given the proper planning and attention it deserves as the impact will ripple for years, well after the economic factors change to the positive.]]></description>
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<title>Interview The Interviewer</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1905923</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:37:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a subject and conversation that I have had with so many people over the years.  With it there comes a lot of strong opinions from all sides stating their perspective on why/why not to do this, or how to approach it.  It surfaced this morning in a discussion about why people will not take certain jobs, and the fact that a high powered engineer we were working with has been turning down job offers in this economy.]]></description>
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<title>Practice Interviews</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a number of articles about this subject floating in cyberspace across a variety of blogs and interview advice forums.  I wait with anticipation the article that I will read that tells of the flip side of this practice.  Unfortunately to date, there is little I read that offers much more than the approval of the practice interview.  The practice interview is defined as an interview in which someone applies for a role in which they are not interested, however qualified, in an attempt to get an interview with the employer for purposes of sharpening their interview skills.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Language</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1878485</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:09:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was reading through a number of blogs and one of the more interesting things that was discussed was language, not the inappropriate kind, but of the cliches and annoying phrases that people use in common chit chatter that all too often make their way into the interview world. What if, by some chance, we could eliminate those during the interview? Would that help or assist us? More importantly, would people even notice?]]></description>
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<title>Spearhead the Job Search</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1871559</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:54:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alright finally I am back in the saddle and writing again. Coming back from some time off, and talking to folks, seems that the spirits are a little higher coming into the 2009 year. With that, the discussion of strategy has hit the forefront of almost all conversations. ]]></description>
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<title>Who Are Their Role Models?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1809293</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:25:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The part of the post offering the most insight to me was a question that is offered to be considered when considering any opportunity.  "Who are the role models" in the new company or organization you are looking at joining?  To me, this was a red light and siren going off.  What a question?  With its answers, one could essentially answer their internal voice to determine if they should work or not work.]]></description>
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<title>Resume Impact Statements</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1781046</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:53:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have preached on the art of the resume writing plenty of times in the past, however I read a quick brief from another blogger this morning discussing "not to tell the story" which I found so profound.  The style of resume I promote is the impact resume, one with statement, figures and savings.  It should read like a baseball card, not a biography.  Let's recap some of the things we should be looking for to ensure your resume is successful in its endeavor to get you that interview.]]></description>
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<title>Relocation in Today's Economy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1754377</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:53:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have to bring this to the forefront, simply because people never cease to amaze me.  I will steal a few lines from my one of my favorite holiday movies.  This is how I felt after the discussion one of my recruiters had with someone this morning.]]></description>
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<title>Networking During the Holidays</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1749483</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:53:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quick and simple advice from my friend over at MyCareer's Blog.  I have always enjoyed reading the blog as its presentation is factual, bullet pointed and offers easy to understand and implement advice.]]></description>
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<title>How to Handle Being Terminated?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1769103</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:52:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Termination is a very sticky subject, one that brings about serious feelings and is deeply personal in most people's lives.  With the developments over the last months in our economic system, and in previous cycles, I have noticed a process that is used by companies to remove professionals from their workforce so they do not have to enact an official layoff.]]></description>
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<title>Being Part of the Crowd</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1768108</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:16:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was writing comments in response to some thoughts that were brought to my attention.  It really thrust me into a sense of understanding the natural laws that most of us experience in relationships or a group setting vs. those that are needed to be successful in the job search.  I will be the first to say,]]></description>
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<title>Application SPAM</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:28:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am beginning to think that applicants have lost their internal compass when applying to positions.  I have discussed this before but I find the subject hard to ignore given the constant re-introduction of it to the forefront every time I call an applicant who acts like they do not know the company which is calling, or what job they applied for.]]></description>
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<title>Job Board Application Process</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1745846</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:37:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I always enjoy reading interviewChatter and specifically this morning, there was a post discussing a new site which aggregated job boards allowing for easier access, thus reducing the job application time for applicants.  Read the full article that was posted.  In reading this, I began to think about the importance of this, and more importantly was this site truly offering the job seeker hope or false hope in the quantity of what was being presented to them.]]></description>
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<title>Resignation Checklist</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1732070</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:24:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the most part I am normally not impressed with the thoroughness of most "checklists", however was doing some due diligence and looking around for a comprehensive look at the resignation process, and more importantly major aspects to remember.  I stumbled upon this checklist and really found it to be thorough.]]></description>
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<title>Questions For the Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:08:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was reading through my daily blogs today and got hit with the question amongst a short article discussing interview questions.  It was brief, but got me thinking.  What sorts of questions are the best to ask?  We talk often about what not to say, but what questions are appropriate allowing for the most impact in the shortest amount of time?]]></description>
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<title>You Are Not Your Resume</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680520</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:06:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This discussion we have been having around the padding of the resume, essentially the direct misrepresentation of skills so that someone will interview or offer you the position has gotten me moved toward the more front end of the process.  I find in the technical profession, that people bend the truth, since without it most managers cannot see past the direct links of keywords in their jobs and the resume application.  So they "pad" to make themselves more attractive and get to the next step.  So how do we avoid this?]]></description>
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<title>Disenchantment - Polls</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680571</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:59:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Polls are an interesting science, better call it art to be safe.  They are intended to offer a sample of the general public thus giving the idea of what the nation is thinking.  Polls tend to go back and forth, some offering wider amounts of disparity than others.  As most know I lean in the conservative camp, but find myself glued more to the liberal media channels such as CNN (like there are many conservative ones to choose from).  In any case, I find interesting the the polls and their truth over the last week.]]></description>
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<title>Negotiating an Offer</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680478</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:48:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was looking through some of the career advice on Monster reference a blog I was reading.  Based on the blog, I checked into some of the advice given on the site reference negotiations.  During the due diligence, I came across a link that describes negotiating skills.  Here is the article referenced: Five Negotiating NO-NOs.]]></description>
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<title>The Economy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680590</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:44:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a laundry list of people walking out on the stage right now, awaiting Barack Obama for his first press conference since his election into office.  As he enters, he looks tired.  His communications are relaxed, showing a sign of confidence in his current status.  As a young politician, someone with limited experience, he maintains a sense of professionalism and stature that is encouraging.  We will see how this all plays out, if this is the man he says he is or if the parts start to crumble when he takes office. ]]></description>
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<title>Cabinet Picks</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680561</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:37:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 19th, out of London came the article where this attack began. The article's title gives the misleading impression that Obama has become overconfident in his standings and has written off the election as a guaranteed win. ]]></description>
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<title>Do Not Shoot Yourself in the Foot</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680549</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:36:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Economic worries and stress about the direction of the country have led a good deal of companies to evaluate their human capital strategy, looking for solutions that are both cost efficient and effective. Candidates need to understand this and ensure that their expectations are in line with the company's ability to provide.
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<title>The Message You Have is the Message You Leave</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680532</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:34:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Often we overview and discuss some of the most common ways to best represent yourself to the outside world, a sense of personal branding. It is important since the web allows a seamless and inexpensive way for other people, especially employers, to peer into your lives and determine whether you can work for them or not. ]]></description>
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<title>Who Are You Talking To?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1680526</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:34:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Time is one of the only things that we are truly capable of managing in our chaotic worlds. With more expectations mounting daily, the ability to manage time becomes all the more important. When searching for a job, this skill is essential. ]]></description>
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<title>Relocation For the Job</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1611612</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:21:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Relocation is a major decision when looking at a new role or position.  Relocation occurs not only when looking outside of your company, but possibly internally within the company when looking at a promotion or movement into another area of business.  When considering relocation, they key is to research and understand all of the aspects of the move - what it means for you, your family, your career and the company.]]></description>
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<title>Beating Out Experienced Competition</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1609475</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1609475</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:17:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I read most recently some advice about beating out the professional competition if you are entering the process with less experience, or in some cases none.  Major areas of focus were terms, flexibility, gathering of experience, etc.  I did not agree with some of the areas, specifically as they allow for the company to take advantage of the new employee.  Win-Win scenarios are difficult to develop, however when properly formulated offer the foundation for long term relationships and devoted employees.]]></description>
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<title>College Cost</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1604448</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1604448</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:13:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ever increasing costs of additional education are continuous source of headaches for parents looking to place their children in college.  Both private and public universities have continued to raise tuition and overall costs over the last decade, to the tune of 30 and 50% respectively.  With the outrageous cost and the inability for most people to pay, our educational system is a tumultuous time.  However does it need to be or is this a self driven mistake that we ourselves have helped fuel?]]></description>
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<title>Bail Out Fails</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1602550</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:11:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In an unprecedented move by the US Congress, the House today actually did not pass a bill that spent money to bail out a flawed system.  The cries of people have been heard the world over and the shock-waves of the financial markets are being felt overseas as international trading is down the world over.  However, when looking at the situation in full scope, is this all bad?  The US has been the beacon for free trade for recent memory, at least in my life, and should continue to be so.  With that comes the responsibility of not only allowing the great times to be great but also to not rush in and save the falling markets when they are correcting themselves.]]></description>
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<title>Traditional Family Making a Comeback</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1602541</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1602541</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:09:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The traditional family, that horrible word - that trend that impedes the successful women of the world from making their mark.  Women's rights I thought squashed this terrible ideology where woman stay home, take care of children and run the home.  Ahhhh.....but the idea is making a large come back and I am happy to see that people are seeing the benefits of the traditional family.  Working less, more balance and taking control and responsibility for their children in a country monopolized with fast food, instant dinners, and nannies that take the role of mothers.]]></description>
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<title>Drilling and Non-Essentials</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1602556</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1602556</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:49:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have been following this subject matter of oil and gas now as it has become the ever so present screen saver on each and every TV and newscast I turn to.  The economy, the faltering market, the ups and downs of oil/gas, and of course our good ole currency.  I wrote previously about the foundation of an energy policy that would allow for offshore drilling to compliment an expansion within the alternative fuel markets thus producing a long term plan in which we could free ourselves from imported oil.  As I continue to read, I find mounting facts that the reason for our oil dependence is far more our own fault than we would like to believe.  ]]></description>
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<title>Are We Socialists?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1602534</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:54:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are entering one of the more tragic times in the history of our country.  When the country was formed, we were focused on the development of business and the running of commerce from a private sector perspective with little government interference and no inclination of government ever owning any of the enterprises that would develop our country into the greatest economic landscape of the world.]]></description>
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<title>Not an Interview When One Person is Talking</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1517495</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:15:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We hear consistently the phrase, it is not a conversation when one person is talking.   Heed the advice and see that it is true also for the interview process.  An interview is a conversation if done correctly, offering both parties time to speak and search out questions about each other to determine technical, functional, and cultural fit.  If one person does all of the talking and the other simply remains silent or answers the questions only proposed to them - what does that offer either party.  Interviews are a form of art in the fact that there is no pre-defined template that all must follow. ]]></description>
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<title>Cancelling an Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1511131</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:14:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cancelling an interview is a delicate process and should be done with care, regardless of your interest in the role.  The reasons for cancelling an interview can vary, however a common reason is a schedule conflict with an existing position.  No matter the background, the key is to understand how to handle the manager or the recruiter that has set the interview, ensuring that the line of communications remain open and that interest in your skills remain high.]]></description>
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<title>Resume Format and Layout</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1496492</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1496492</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:19:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is something that we cover frequently but I find more people wish to discuss it than I would think.  Resumes....let's focus, are the keys to the opportunities - THEY DO NOT GET YOU JOBS.  I take a look at most resumes and truly wonder what people are attempting to put together.  Is it for look, is it for their own personal praise session, what?  Resumes are to entice interest by the person reading them.  They are to dive quickly into the differences between you and everyone else, letting decision makers know how badly they need you and why.  ]]></description>
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<title>Knowing What You Applied For</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1489954</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1489954</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:45:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a recruiter I hear this all the time.  I contact an employee that has responded to an ad and their first response is, "now what position is this as I have been applying for a lot".  It is one of the largest turnoffs and most certain ways to ensure that you are not placed in front of the list of possible candidates for consideration.  Abundantly clear is that people do not manage their career search effectively by reviewing opportunities and applying to ones of interest, but rather blast their resumes across countless forums and hope something sticks.  Be different, pay attention.]]></description>
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<title>Length of the Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1489953</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:43:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alright folks, this is something I do not think we covered but we need to discuss as it has far reaching ramifications for both the candidate and most importantly the employer.  The interview length, and to be focused, I am speaking more to the really short interview than the longer interview.  When a company interviews someone via phone and that interview takes less than 15 minutes, atypically the candidate will feel under the impression that the process has gone poorly.  UNLESS, the company takes it upon themselves to indicate to the candidate that things were positive and that a follow up meeting is in the works.]]></description>
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<title>Client Communication</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1489950</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:41:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Working as the middle man or broker in most employment related scenarios, I get to see the best and worst of both sides.  For the most part I address candidates and the best way for them to secure the position.  I have found however that clients or hiring companies are in their own desperate need of advice for acquiring professionals.  The process breakdowns and the amount of lost talent that companies push away is astonishing.  The best people sometimes only come once across your doorstep and the idea is to grab them when they are there, not to wait and see if they hang around.  If they were as good as you thought, they will not be there.  If they are, then there were not as good as you had hoped.]]></description>
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<title>Email Address - What it Says About You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1422360</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1422360</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:26:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I get some great information from one of the blogs I enjoy reading, InterviewChatter, and recently commented on this subject.  I wanted to take a moment and expand on my experiences with this and explain the impact of the email address on your image during the job search process.]]></description>
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<title>Avoiding Scents</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1410369</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:00:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was reading an article on the use of perfume during the interview process and surely thought - that does not happen anymore.  Well, guess I was wrong and there were some aspects I did not consider on the subject that this read got me thinking about.  Perfume or any scent used by men/women are not appropriate for the interview process.  Lets flip the shoes and see what you think should someone arrive in your office with a smell that simply repulses you.  Well, we all know the answer - it would be a short interview.]]></description>
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<title>Meeting Potential</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1410365</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Great read on one of my favorite blogs..... Brazen Careerist.  If you have not read it, please do as it discusses various things that include employment but really are more well rounded than most of the articles and thoughts we discuss here centered on the interview.]]></description>
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<title>Career As a Passion</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1410361</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1410361</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:59:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I hit an interesting obstacle this week.  I was presented with a situation where someone  I know well is taking a step out of the recruiting business.  Personally, I know the person well enough to know he is making the right choice.  His desire is to do well in whatever he does, however is passion is not recruiting.  With that in mind, it really sparked some additional discussions with people and candidates surrounding their desire do what they love for a living.  What I found was most people don't and funny enough, most people do not even know what they love.]]></description>
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<title>Job Brainteasers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1410357</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:59:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Off the wall questions are making a come back in the interview field.  All the techies have heard the standard questions that most people would seem to be non-traditional.  However, the rest of the world has caught on and now is coming to the table with some of the craziest questions that I have heard.  If anyone has any, please let me know so we can make a "Hall of Fame" for some of the most infamous questions ever asked in an interview.]]></description>
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<title>Career and Credit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:28:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This past weekend, approached by a family member, with the question of background checks and credit checks.  Most people do not realize that companies have forgone the days of accepting your references as an indicator of your character and are turning towards in depth background checks and credit histories to determine your candidacy.  For the people that have solid histories, this is not a concern but what about people that re-established themselves or gone through a divorce that took a tole on their credit - should that be brought into consideration?  Whether you agree or not, business is looking more into your personal life to make sure they are making the right hire.  Hiring the wrong person has become more costly.  Lawsuits, negligence, time lost and theft are just some of the issues that plague this economy.  Not to mention wasted time and simply not doing their job.  Companies are looking for more and more ways to screen out those possible bad apples and credit is the latest tool.]]></description>
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<title>Career Objective</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:53:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The resume we have discussed previously in its entirety however the objective has come up recently as a subject of "requirement".  People want to know, do I need an objective?  If I do, what does it need to say?  If I do not, do I replace it with something else?  Personally, I think it is a matter of choice. ]]></description>
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<title>Offer Acceptance</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:46:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The way one accepts an offer is just as important as the offer itself.  There are several parts of the offer process.  The offer negotiation, candid communications on desire and intent, and then the decision based on the offer that is put forward.  When the final offer is made, the communication up to that point should be indicative of the decision that will come forth.  There should be no surprises of the decision.  If the needs of the candidate are being communicated and are therefore met, the offer acceptance should be the next natural step.]]></description>
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<title>Scripted Answers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:44:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["As Lady Macbeth so eloquently put it..." Scripted answers, although accurate, don't impress interviewers. Not only do they make you sound rehearsed and stiff, they also prevent you from engaging in a dialogue. "This is a conversation between a couple humans that are trying to get a good understanding of one another. Act accordingly," Moran reminds.]]></description>
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<title>Know Where You Are Going</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:43:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most basic things that we sometimes overlook is the location of our interview.  With growing cities and changing street names, the complexity of challenges has multiplied when considering how to and when to arrive on your interview.  Location. Location. Location.]]></description>
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<title>Suit Up</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dress has become a hot topic these days especially down here in the south so I wanted to recap on the basics of appropriate dress for the interview.  Business professional is the default.  You will never be seen as unprofessional for showing up in suit for the interview.  People respect professionalism and see your dress as a sign of respect for the company and the position you are interviewing for.]]></description>
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<title>Sell Yourself and Not the Company</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a common misconception that professionals that work for world branded companies sometimes believe.....that their pedigree gets them hired.   People that have gone to world class educational institutions will be the first to say they graduated from Harvard, Yale, UCB, or another highly regarded institute of higher learning.  There is an inherent understanding that going to one of these schools and being exposed provides a unique sense of accomplishment and therefore will make someone a potentially better employee than say someone graduating from a community college.  In the academic realm this is true, however in the business field - this common practice does not carry the same weight.]]></description>
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<title>Employment Handbook - Humor</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:43:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is advised that you come to work dressed according to your Salary. If we see you wearing $350 Prada sneakers &carrying a $600 Gucci Bag, we assume you are doing well financially and therefore you do not need a raise. If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes and therefore you do not need a raise. If you dress in-between, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.]]></description>
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<title>Public Funding, the Flip Flop</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:40:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HA.....the politics of this country have taken the course of self serving and derived of nothing short of a non-existent moral compass that leads candidates to make decisions for their own personal benefit and that of their party. I read with humor this public vs. private funding debate discussing the reasons why each candidate would go their way, and the agreement that was met between the candidates agreeing on public financing.]]></description>
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<title>My Boss, Keep the Connection</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:38:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["I hated my last boss." Your last boss was a miserable person whose main concern was making your life miserable. Of course you don't have a lot of nice things to say; however, don't mistake honesty, which is admirable, for trash-talking, which is despicable. "If you truly did hate your last boss, I would be prepared to articulate why your last organization and relationship was not right for you," says Greg Moran, director of industry sales and partnerships for Talent Technology Corp. "Then be prepared to explain what type of organization is right for you and what type of management style you best respond to."]]></description>
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<title>What Company?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:35:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Knowing information about the potential company you might be working for is elementary.  Basic web searches will uncover the details of most facts, and with a little due diligence a web surfer can uncover more than they will ever need to know to snag the role.  This was listed in a recent article past to me as being a prime reason candidates to not get jobs]]></description>
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<title>The Cover Letter</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:03:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a recipient of countless resumes and cover letters, I get the first hand privilege of reading through and evaluating the way people present themselves.   I concern myself most in this segment with two groups.  The people that write a cover letter and the people that copy a cover letter.  The first group will see the majority of success in their interview processes, gaining more time from the hiring manager reviewing their resume and taking interest in the content of their profile.  The latter will be added to an ever increasing pile of rising paper headed for the trash or recycle bin.]]></description>
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<title>What Sets You Apart</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:56:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Difference is defined as the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity, or a distinguishing characteristic; distinctive quality, feature, etc.  I prefer this definition - a variation that deviates from the standard or norm.  Difference is something that should be investigated extensively by the candidate previous to going into the interview.  Hiring management see various candidates, all with applicable skills and successful track records.  When the resume is behind them and rehashing of your tenure on the job, educational background and general skills is over - what makes you who you are?  ]]></description>
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<title>Place Yourself in the Hot Seat</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:54:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Pretend that you are your current boss, what would you do differently?" is poised to you in an interview.  Classic question, imagining to walk in the shoes of the person that has been overseeing you for the recent past.  How many times have you thought during that time that you could do the job better or that you would have gone in a separate direction?  How we go about answering this can dictate a good deal about the interview and how the manager sitting in front of you looks at you moving forward.]]></description>
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<title>Use Your Boss To Help With Upcoming Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 14:15:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The manager/worker relationship in many positions has been blurred over the years with increased work hours, friendships formed on the job, and lack of corporate integrity.  Immediate supervisors are more likely to help you and stray away from the appearance of being loyal just to the company.  Keep this in mind when looking for new positions, as one of the best places for information on yourselves and the job market might be with your current boss.]]></description>
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<title>Not Burning The Bridge With Former Employer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:01:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I get a lot more than the norm lately about keeping the relationship with one's current employer when leaving a role.  Leaving on good terms and keeping a relationship.  There are a lot of inquiries how to do it, why it should be done, should they do it or not, etc.  Putting the obvious to rest, YES keep the bridge alive and well structured.]]></description>
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