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<title>Rebecca Metschke - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As a recruiting professional specializing in media and emerging technologies, Rebecca Metschke placed hundreds of candidates from mid-management to executive level. Originally a broadband and media industry marketing executive, she was tapped to join a Top 50 national search firm in 1995 as manager of its content division and was named a partner after just three years. She went on to co-found Convergence Executive Search where her client portfolio included Time Warner, Bloomberg Media, Playboy Entertainment Group, British Sky Broadcasting, and Comcast. Before transitioning from recruiting back into marketing, Rebecca wrote The Interview Edge, a comprehensive guide for those who ... ]]></description>
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<title>An Insurance Policy For Your Career?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 22:08:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is there such a thing? Yes. It's called lifelong learning. ]]></description>
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<title>Give Yourself a Break! Good Interview Follow-Up Begins While You're Still at the Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 11:45:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you've completed your interviews and the thank you notes have been sent, arguably the hardest part of the process begins...the waiting game. Remove some of the ambiguity and make it easier on yourself by laying the groundwork for your follow-up...while you're still at the interview.]]></description>
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<title>Hate &quot;Cold&quot; Networking?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Let's face it: any sort of gathering at which you could be unacquainted with many of the people in attendance is essentially one big "cold call." And a lot of people are uncomfortable with cold calling.]]></description>
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<title>5 Reasons People Didn't Remember You After That Networking Event</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 09:23:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Make the most out of your next networking event! Avoid these common mistakes.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Let Lack of Focus Derail Your Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 09:19:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most common interview mistakes candidates make is losing sight of the goal. You should have only one objective whenever you interview. Whether it's an initial telephone screen or a full day on-site, the goal remains the same: make it to the next step.]]></description>
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<title>Interviewing Tips - Don't Try to &quot;Play&quot; the Hiring Manager</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 09:15:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the job market remains sluggish, people are doing whatever they can to beef up their resumes. Sometimes they make unwise choices. Like calling out a piece of ancient history that puts them in a bad light.]]></description>
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<title>What You Must Do to Land a Job in a Hyper-Competitive Market</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 08:57:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here it is in one sentence: You have to know what it is that sets you apart from the competition - and you need to know how to convey that to the prospective employer. Many candidates fail to do this.]]></description>
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<title>Interviewing Successfully - The Importance of &quot;Playing Well With Others&quot;</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4278864</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 08:41:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Never underestimate the importance of people skills and likability. Your experience and qualifications matter, yes - but a good team requires the right chemistry.]]></description>
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<title>Starting a New Job? Patience is Not Always a Virtue</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:14:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While patience is a commendable virtue, there's a time and a place for everything. Waiting on the sidelines is not always the appropriate course of action. Take your first week or two on a new job, for example.]]></description>
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<title>One Job Interview Mistake You Can't Afford to Make</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:01:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The hiring manager doesn't ask the kinds of questions you anticipated - and were hoping for. As a result, you don't get a chance to properly showcase your value. You can't make a strong case for your candidacy. You weren't able to underscore your uniqueness. ]]></description>
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<title>Starting a New Job? Don't Spend Too Much Time in the Acceleration Lane</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:50:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're getting ready to start a new job and expecting a nice, gradual ramp-up until you're at full speed, you're in for a rude awakening. Whether you're a seasoned executive or the junior person on the totem pole, employers expect new employees to get acclimated and begin making contributions right away. Meaning you don't have a few months to hang around in the acceleration lane until you're ready to find an opening to merge.]]></description>
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<title>If You Were the Hiring Manager, Would You Hire You?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:16:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Take off your candidate's cap and put yourself in the role of hiring manager. Are you the kind of candidate you'd want to hire? (Are you sure?)]]></description>
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<title>Resume White Lies - What's the Big Deal?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:58:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[They may seem harmless. After all, your resume is a marketing tool, not a legal document. Say you stretch the truth about your educational credentials...or inflate a job title or two... or shift a few dates on job tenures. So what?]]></description>
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<title>Time to Punish Your Employer?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:36:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hard times have a way of taking the bloom off the rose. Employees start to see things in a different light. You've started to look at your employer a little differently. They're cutting back in terms of what they're giving you; it's time to start pushing back. You're going to punish them by doing less work.]]></description>
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<title>Inside the Hiring Process - How to Interview Smarter</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:55:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Serious about landing a job? Rather than counting on the interviewer to ask the right questions, you must be extremely proactive about creating opportunities to showcase your abilities and accomplishments and the manner in which you can contribute to the company.]]></description>
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<title>The Reason So Many Resumes Fail to Generate Interest</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3425421</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:18:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quantifiable results really do count; that's never more true than when it comes to your resume. It's those measurable performance indicators that prove the point you're trying to impress upon the reader - you're a solid candidate worthy of consideration.]]></description>
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<title>Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Networking Can Be Fun - And Fruitful!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:18:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a job, you're probably sick of people (like me) telling you how important it is that you diligently work your circle of contacts. There's nothing wrong with online job listings and recruiters. Sometimes that's exactly what will lead you to your next job. It's a simple fact, though, that your next opportunity is much more likely to come to you via other people. Your network.]]></description>
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<title>Generic Versus Brand Name - Which Kind of Candidate Are You?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:01:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What kind of candidate are you? Are you generic - or are you a "brand" that stands out from the crowd? Know how to articulate your uniqueness. You'll enhance your desirability as a candidate - and have a much better chance of success.]]></description>
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<title>Feeling Like Your Job Search is Going Nowhere?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:01:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of course it's a tough economy; six people are competing for every job opening. Double digit unemployment makes searching for a job especially hard work - and it isn't going to get much easier any time soon. During a protracted economic slump like this, many candidates slip into a mindset of believing they can't affect anything. They feel like they're caught in a rip current of circumstances and can't swim free.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Mistakes - Don't Get Ahead of Yourself</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:14:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know what they say about putting the cart before the horse. Want the job? Then maintain your focus. When interviewing, your goal should be to move the process to the next round. Period. ]]></description>
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<title>Are You a Serial Resume Sender?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:18:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I ran into an acquaintance the other day who lost her job last February and is still pounding the pavement. In discussing her search, she estimated she's sent a few thousand resumes-to-date - yet she's had just two serious interviews. With a smile, she referred to herself as a "serial resume sender." That moniker has been kicked around a bit this recession.]]></description>
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<title>But I Hate Networking!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:56:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Networking. The very word conjures up all sorts of negative connotations for some people. To them, networking is kind of like an unpleasant medical procedure...you know you've got to do it - it's for your own good - but that doesn't make it any less loathsome. Here's a secret, though. There's a lot more to "networking" than cocktail receptions or business mixers.]]></description>
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<title>Why Are Hiring Managers Being So Picky?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:23:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Frustrated because it seems like hiring companies are looking for ideal candidates these days? It's a buyers' market - but sitting around and waiting for the cycle to change probably isn't an option.]]></description>
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<title>Career Forecast - What Will You Be Doing in Five Years?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:32:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have a good idea where you intend to be five years from now? What will your job look like... who will you be working for... how are you going to get there? If you haven't given this any thought, or if your answer is that things will look pretty much the same as they do today - then I'd suggest you give this further consideration.]]></description>
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<title>Last Impressions and What They Mean to Your Career</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3147628</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:32:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows how important a good first impression is - especially when it comes to your career. There's another situation that's just as significant, though it's often overlooked by candidates. It's the bookend - the last impression.]]></description>
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<title>Career Opportunities - Could There Be an Upside to Downsizing?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:32:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your company has gone through a work force reduction and you're one of those whose job was spared, there are days you might not feel all that fortunate. Time to shift your perspective. Downsizing can create all sorts of opportunities - if you're willing to seek them out and take advantage of them.]]></description>
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<title>Want to Dramatically Improve Your Chances of Job Search Success?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3124338</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:53:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Then remember one important thing: it's not all about you. As you're composing your resume, writing your cover letter, and later when you're prepping for the interview - put yourself in the hiring manager's shoes and look at your candidacy through that person's eyes.]]></description>
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<title>If You Want to Ace the Interview, Keep Your Eye on the Ball</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3019695</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:00:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Avoid the mistake common to many and you'll have a much better chance of succeeding. Don't allow yourself to get distracted while you're interviewing. Your ultimate goal, of course, is to win the offer. If you're successful, you'll have three options: accept, negotiate, or decline. Without the offer, you have no options.]]></description>
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<title>Why Should the Hiring Manager Believe in You If You Don't Believe in Yourself?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2933862</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:21:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Negative thoughts have a way of turning into self-fulfilling prophecies. Your own worst competition is often what's going on in your head. If you don't believe in yourself, it's going to show. And that's a problem.]]></description>
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<title>Hope is Good - But It's Not an Effective Job Search Strategy</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:21:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of unemployed folks out there who have been out of work for quite a while. Many of them have given up and are no longer looking. They're the "discouraged workers" you hear about...the ones the government doesn't even include in its official tally each month.]]></description>
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<title>Available to Interview? Think Hard Before You Say 'No'</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2933701</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:20:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes a company will request that you come in for an interview at an unusual time or day of the week. Do everything you can to make yourself available when they want to see you. Be flexible...it could make all the difference.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Candidacy a Long Shot? You Can Still Win - Don't Give Up</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2933670</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:18:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, in spite of diligent preparation, it feels like the deck is stacked against you. Whatever the reason, there are times when your chances of making it through to the next step in the hiring process appear to be slim at best. Should you throw in the towel? I don't think so. Just because the odds are long doesn't mean you can't win.]]></description>
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<title>One Proficiency Every Employee Must Have</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:37:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The times they are a-changin' - that line applies to the job market, too. You can count on one thing for sure: the market is dynamic. Unfortunately, a lot of workers still act as though it's a static world out there. Complacency isn't going to cut it. Neither is putting your head in the sand a winning strategy. A dynamic economy requires a vigorous response.]]></description>
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<title>Career Anxiety - What Happens When Things Don't Go As Planned?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2837559</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:51:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was talking with a doctor friend the other day who said, "You know, this isn't where I expected to be at this point. I lost half of my portfolio - that was my kids' college fund. I didn't think I'd have to be working this hard at this age."]]></description>
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<title>If You're a Virtual Employee, Are You Doomed?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2837575</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:51:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your company is struggling through the downturn; it's pretty obvious that they're going to have to trim more staff in the very near future. As a virtual employee, are you more vulnerable?]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Specialized Skill Set an Asset - Or Will it Hurt You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2837596</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:51:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're a person with highly specialized skills, you know this can be a very good thing - it can give you a real edge. There are two sides to the coin, though; uncommon expertise can also be a negative.]]></description>
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<title>Looking For Work - It's Hard Work!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:50:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job searches aren't cake walks. Especially when the economy is rocky, finding a good opportunity requires skill, creativity, tenacity, perseverance - and hard work. Results aren't going to come overnight.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Job Going to Go Up in Flames Because of Your Attitude?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2829590</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:05:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone is sick of salary freezes, suspended 401(k) contributions, wage cuts, and worries about job security. Maybe you've been on the receiving end of some sort of freeze or benefit cut lately. You're not too happy about it. That's understandable. Who would be? How you choose to respond, though - that's the key.]]></description>
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<title>Mental Toughness - The Best Athletes Have It - If You're Interviewing, So Should You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2745467</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:48:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pressure. How do you deal with it? When something unexpected happens during a day full of interviews, do you allow it to kill your focus and undermine your self-confidence...or do you have the stuff necessary to get yourself out of a jam? Mental toughness - it's not just for athletes.]]></description>
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<title>Searching For a Job - You're in Sales Now</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:14:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Meet Sam, a highly successful sales executive. He consistently meets or exceeds budget in an extremely competitive space. His company loves him.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Relevant? Retooling Your Career For the Future</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2707434</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:43:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How marketable are you right now? What will you need to do to make sure you're still relevant five years from now? If you don't keep up with the pace of change, you will always be vulnerable.]]></description>
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<title>When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough - Is Your Cover Letter Going to Hurt You Or Help You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2707411</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:42:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A poorly written cover will almost always assure that your resume will never be read. Is that what you want? Or are you seriously interested in the opportunity?]]></description>
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<title>Why So Many Job Searches Generate So Few Results</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:10:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to succeed, you need to search smart. Just because you're investing a lot of time looking for work doesn't mean you're automatically going to be successful.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get the Hiring Manager to Buy What You're Selling</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:39:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to propel your job search forward? Then shift your perspective and remember this: it's not all about you. Look at your candidacy through the eyes of the hiring company. Consider yourself from their point of view. Because most candidates fail to do this, you'll give yourself an immediate advantage.]]></description>
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<title>Seven Common Resume Mistakes - If They're So Obvious, Why Do Job Seekers Keep Making Them?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:36:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obvious things often....aren't. Take resume mistakes. Some are painfully apparent to the hiring manager who sees them all day long, yet job seekers make the same errors over and over again. Whatever the reason, nuts and bolts resume mistakes are remarkably widespread - and almost always lethal. They can stop your candidacy dead in its tracks.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Resume Have What it Takes to Get a Serious Read?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:11:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You invest a lot of time and effort creating a resume you think is going to score you an interview. After all that sweat equity, it's probably a little deflating to realize that all you're going to get from the hiring manager is a quick scan when he first picks it up to have a look. 10 seconds and either you're in...or out.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Resume Getting You an Invitation to Interview - Or Ending Up in the Circular File?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:11:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With so much at stake, why do so many candidates continue to submit resumes that don't get more than a passing glance? Why do so many resumes fail?]]></description>
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<title>3 Things You Should Bring to Every Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:30:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your resume? A list of questions? Samples of your work? Those might have immediately jumped into your mind; and they're very important. But I'm fairly certain you'll remember to bring them. Instead, the three things I'm reminding you to bring are items job seekers often leave behind. Unfortunately, doing so can sink the interview and cost you the job.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Job Search Getting You Absolutely Nowhere?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:59:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Especially if you've been out of work for a while, it can become increasingly frustrating if you're not getting the kind of results you want from your job search. It begins to feel futile...like all the cards are stacked against you. Worse, one glance at the unemployment rate as it continues it's monthly climb and you know things are just going to get more competitive. It's going to get a lot worse before it gets better. How can you possibly turn your situation around?]]></description>
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<title>5 Common Resume Mistakes - Are You Making Them?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I don't have to tell you how tough the employment situation is. Hanging on to a job in this economy is hard enough...finding a new one is exponentially more difficult. And here's the kicker: you ain't seen nothin' yet. Bottom line...now more than ever, your resume needs to work hard for you. If you're going to have any shot at an interview, you cannot afford to make any mistakes with it. There are no second chances.]]></description>
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<title>If Your Resume is Everywhere, Why Isn't the Phone Ringing?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:44:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to find a job - especially in this economy - is hard work. You may be investing countless hours scouring electronic job boards, company websites and recruiter sites looking for available positions. You may have submitted your materials literally hundreds of times. And why not? It's a numbers game, right? Press "click" often enough and eventually something's going to fall into place. Generally, though, that's not what happens. Hundreds of resumes go out and all that comes back in return is...silence.]]></description>
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<title>Your Job Search - Avoid the Dreaded Mandatory Point Deduction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've ever watched Olympic sports like gymnastics or diving or figure skating, you've heard some announcer or another talk about point deductions. Errors like a step on landing (gymnastics), splash upon entry (diving) or under-rotating a jump (skating) result in deductions from the overall score. Serious mistakes can result in mandatory deductions of a high value...like a figure skater who misses a jump and falls.]]></description>
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<title>When it Comes to Your Resume, Are You Your Own Best Editor?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:31:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting your resume in front of a second pair of eyes for review and comment is an exercise that will be well worth your time. Even if you're a capable writer, you're still almost always best served having someone else evaluate this critical document.]]></description>
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<title>About That Job Interview - Does it Resemble an Evening at the Improv?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:29:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the right context, good improvisation is amazing. The ability to skillfully create "in the moment" is crucial to comedians and musicians alike.There's such a thing as poor improvisation, too, of course. When it comes to your job interview, sloppy spontaneity isn't exactly a winning strategy. If you think you can waltz into one of these conversations without having thoroughly prepped for it and still hit a home run, you are sorely mistaken.]]></description>
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<title>Career Success in the New Economy - Get Into Anticipation Mode</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:09:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ask print journalists how they're feeling about the viability of newspapers these days and I'm sure you'll get some interesting answers. Change isn't just on the horizon, it's here and slamming into some venerable newspapers and other publications with a vengeance.  Some papers that were proactive from the get-go regarding their response to the changing landscape created by the Internet are actually doing quite well. Unfortunately, far more are paying the price for avoiding or ignoring the inevitable - or not recognizing early on how significantly "the times they are a-changin'." So it goes with your career.]]></description>
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<title>Be a Contrarian - It Could Save Your Job</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:23:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During this recession, many employees are doing their best to lay low and, in a sense, stay out of sight. They figure if they keep their heads down and avoid bringing any attention to themselves, they're more likely to avoid a layoff. It doesn't work that way, though; hiding is actually one of the worst things you can do. Since escalating job losses are going to be dogging us well into next year, how about a better strategy...one that might help you hang on to your job?]]></description>
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<title>This Interview is Just a Formality</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 15:17:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Assumptions can be dangerous, especially during your job search. You can assume your way right out of contention. A classic (and common) mistake is assuming that the interview is simply a formality...essentially an insignificant pre-requisite. Au, contraire! There's no such thing as a meaningless interview.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Slipping Away? Have the Courage to Throw the Hail Mary Pass</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 09:04:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You're nearing the end of the interview. You've done a competent job, but you can feel in your gut that you didn't hit the ball out of the park. The interviewer is friendly - even complimentary - but at the same time, there's a sense that she's dismissing you from consideration. What to do?]]></description>
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<title>Treat Every Day on the Job As If It's Your Last</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 11:13:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're tuned in, it's unlikely that you'll be "totally blindsided" by a layoff. And if it does happen that you're surprised in spite of your efforts to pay attention, take the steps outlined here and you'll be prepared nonetheless.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Hindering Your Job Search by Labeling Yourself?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 18:06:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do you do? 99% of the time, people answer that question by labeling themselves. Yet a bland, uninteresting "I am a label" response is a conversation killer. Problem is, especially when you're looking for work and every interaction is a potential networking connection, killing the conversation is the last thing you want to do. You need to engage the other person, not tune them out.]]></description>
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<title>What Do Chase, CitiGroup and Bank of America Have to Do With Your Your Job Search?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 08:12:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, credit card issuers typically only trimmed credit lines on customers whose behavior suggested they might become a credit risk. For example, late payments, going over an existing credit line, bad credit - those types of things might have triggered the bank to lower the amount of money they were willing to lend. No more. It seems pretty much everyone is in the crosshairs of the banks. What does this have to do with your job search? Plenty.]]></description>
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<title>5 Reasons the Hiring Process Gets Bogged Down</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 15:42:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You interviewed, you think things went well, and you're pretty excited about the opportunity. Now for the hard part. You have to be patient. You have to wait...]]></description>
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<title>Career Realities - About That Empty Suit in the Office Next to You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 14:16:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I feel your pain. I've worked with a few of them myself. Empty suits can be found in companies all across America. You probably wonder why, when it is so obvious to you that the emperor is wearing no clothes, so to speak, a person like this often achieves an extraordinary measure of success.]]></description>
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<title>Where's Your Resume?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 10:50:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[That's right. Where is it? Where do you keep it? Please don't tell me it's at work. Your work computer may feel like it's "your" computer, but it's not. It belongs to your employer. And in most cases, so does everything on it. If you lose your job, there's a chance you'll lose access to that machine instantly. Don't assume you'll be able to retrieve files to take with you - like that resume you've got stored on the hard drive.]]></description>
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<title>How That Great Big Party Line We Call Social Networking Can Kill Your Candidacy</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:20:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unless you live in a rural area, you probably have no experience with party lines. In pre-World War II United States, though, it was commonplace; residential telephone service was primarily shared. Everybody understood party lines - and its implications. Fast forward to today. Social networking, in a sense, is the new party line. There's a big difference, though. Not only are people aware that others can see what they're writing, they welcome it. That's all well and good - except some are a little too free with the keyboard.]]></description>
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<title>The Job Search - Are You Coming Across As Enthusiastic Or Desperate?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:30:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Times are tough. A month or two of unemployment can drag on to six or eight months pretty easily. And it's only going to get worse since the jobs picture lags the state of the economy. If you're out of work, you may be getting anxious. Your unemployment may be running out, you're wondering about health insurance - and with each passing day, the pool of competitors continues to grow. Your anxiety is understandable. Be careful, though. You could be sending the wrong message to recruiters and potential employers alike.]]></description>
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<title>5 Things That Can Sink a Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:39:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your resume delivering results, or has there been a deafening silence in response to your submissions? If you're not getting the kind of outcome you want, it might be time for a review to see if you're making any of these mistakes.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Regrets - The Great Reply That Comes Too Late</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:55:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["I wish I would have said...." We've all had that moment (or, as the case may be, those moments). Whether 5 minutes later or the following day, the amazing comeback or witty response pops into your head after the fact. Too little, too late. Obviously, lapses like this aren't limited to everyday conversations; they happen during interviews, too.]]></description>
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<title>Networking With a Purpose</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:06:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a very good chance your network is going to lead you to your next job. You'll get a better net return on an hour spent networking than an hour spent scouring job boards online.    Knowing how important those connections can be, some people turn themselves into networking machines. They go to networking breakfasts, networking social events, networking receptions, networking roundtables, and networking workshops. They sign up for everything and show up at everything. Yet all too often, they fail to find work. And they wonder why.]]></description>
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<title>You, the Candidate - Bargain Basement - Or Top Quality?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:00:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As this recession wears on, you might be willing to consider taking a cut in pay in order to secure a job. That's fine. In fact, depending on the situation, it may be a very good move. But be careful how you go about it. This is a situation where quality trumps price. The company wants to hire a quality candidate...they're not looking for the "bargain basement" option. Don't make the mistake of being so anxious to try to get the offer that the strongest, most compelling message you send is "I'll work for peanuts."]]></description>
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<title>Want to Start Your Job Interview Badly?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:00:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you coming across as desperate - and annoying - before you even meet the person who's going to interview you? Avoid this common mistake...don't kill the interview before it starts.]]></description>
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<title>Cover Letters and Thank You Notes - Time Wasters Or Useful Tools?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2225950</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:14:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you submit a cover because it's considered "good form?" Or because it's a necessarily evil...just one more chore on the job hunting to-do list? Do you send a thank you note because it's the polite thing to do? Is it a ridiculous relic of a simpler time that ought to be retired? Newsflash...cover letters and thank you notes are important sales tools. How successfully you execute each one may be the difference between getting the offer and coming up empty handed.]]></description>
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<title>Your Resume Should Say, &quot;Read Me, Read Me!&quot; - Does It?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:52:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Yours could be one of hundreds of resumes - representing hundreds of candidates competing for a single job. What are you doing to make sure it gets read?]]></description>
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<title>Employment Snapshot - Good News For Workers Over 45!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2222023</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:42:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I thought that might get your attention. There actually is some good news - the unemployment rate for workers age 45 and older is lower than that of the general population. Experience does count for something. However...you just knew there was a flip side coming, didn't you?...if you're over 45 and lose your job, watch out. Once you've been laid off, all bets are off.]]></description>
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<title>Finding a New Job - In This Recession, Relocation Isn't the Ticket</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2206945</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:47:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While you may not have been jumping up and down at the prospect of moving to find a job, the fact it was an option - that you could get yourself back on your feet more quickly if you were willing to pack up and move - was important. And the fact that this alternative has largely dried up is a big deal.]]></description>
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<title>How to Send Your Resume Straight to the Reject Pile</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:53:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Copy this simple blunder if you want to be sure to route your resume directly to the circular file. Guaranteed to perform!]]></description>
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<title>Over 50 and Out of Work (Psst - Over-40's Should Read This, Too)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:23:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is there such a thing as age bias? Yeah, there's age bias. So if you're over 50 (or 40, for that matter), you need to know how to get your resume past that initial gatekeeper if you're going to have a shot at an interview.]]></description>
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<title>Your Job Search - If You Don't Want to Win, You Won't</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A significant percentage of job seekers are unwilling to dig in and work to make things happen. They're unwilling (or unable) to get creative and figure out what they can do to improve their odds. If it doesn't come easily, they're lost. You, on the other hand, can give yourself a significant advantage by thinking like a winner. You'll come out ahead every time.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Thank You Letters - Who Needs 'Em?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:44:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Think interview thank you notes are some sort of relic? They're not. Whether or not you write one - a good one - can make the difference between whether or not you get the job.]]></description>
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<title>Filling the Job - It Ain't Over 'til It's Over</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:35:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Deals blow up for all kinds of reasons. Very often, the top ranked finalist doesn't end up in the position. So if you find out you're the runner up, take heart. It ain't over 'til it's over - you may still end up with the job.]]></description>
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<title>Why the Empty Suit Got the Job - And You Didn't</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, the empty suit. We all know at least one. Many of you are working with one right now. Why do they get the promotion - or the job offer - leaving more qualified people (like you) behind in the dust?]]></description>
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<title>Finding a Job in a New Industry - Impossible Task?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:56:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's no easy task to transition to another industry. Most people won't even attempt it. Especially in a down economy, though, if you don't figure out how to make the leap, you may not find a job.]]></description>
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<title>More Than 100 Job Applications - But Not a Single Call</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:55:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does this describe your situation? Have you submitted your resume hundreds of times with little or nothing to show for it? Find out where you may be making a mistake...and what you can do to dramatically turn things around.]]></description>
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<title>The Job Search - Will Digital Communication Be Your Undoing?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2116966</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:10:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes we're lucky and those stupidly or harshly or inaccurately spoken words fade from memory. Unfortunately, though, our electronic communications don't disappear in the same way. And this can be a real problem. If you think employers aren't checking people out online, think again.]]></description>
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<title>Why Some Job Seekers Get Interviews - And Others Wait by the Phone</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2112142</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:04:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to interviews, some people get a lot of activity...more than most. And it has nothing to do with luck. Probably the most significant factor when it comes to whether or not a person's candidacy is going to go anywhere is the "inside connection."]]></description>
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<title>Job Review Coming Up? Now More Than Ever, You Need to Ace It</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2095020</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:50:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Especially with the economy in recession, it goes without saying you need to firm up your position with your employer. If your performance review is coming up within the next quarter, start now to prepare. You might think the ball is entirely your manager's court when it comes to the appraisal, but that's not the case. In some ways, the review is a lot like the job interview.]]></description>
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<title>The Interview Upset - Bring Your &quot;A&quot; Game</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2097577</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2097577</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You'd probably be shocked if you knew how often hiring managers are unenthusiastic or a little apathetic about the people they're about to interview. For all sorts of reasons. Welcome to the hiring process. But I have one word for you to consider...UPSET. Yes, the hiring manager may be walking into the interview with you thinking she's probably going to extend the offer to someone else. Change her mind.]]></description>
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<title>Standing Out Amidst the Job Candidate Sea of Mediocrity</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2094962</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:44:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a sea of competition out there, yes. It's getting larger every month. But a lot of those candidates are, frankly, mediocre. That's good news - and it should put a spring in your step. Because you don't have to be one of those people.]]></description>
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<title>The Successful Job Search - Separate Yourself From the Competition</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2063312</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:31:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why does one resume get selected when 15 others are tossed aside? Why does one person get the job offer when the other finalists are passed over? Differentiation is key. You've got to know how to separate yourself from the competition. You must understand specifically what makes you unique and how to convey that message to the hiring manager.]]></description>
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<title>Packing a Punch With Your Resume</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2053978</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2053978</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:32:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your resume doing its job? If you can't answer yes confidently, maybe it's time to think about adjustments you can make, especially to the top half of the first page. There are no second chances - especially in this tight market. You've got one shot with the reader; make it count.]]></description>
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<title>Keep Your Job Search to Yourself</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2051048</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2051048</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:22:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Secrets have a way of getting out into the open. Even if the person sitting next to you is someone you trust implicitly, he may let you down with an innocent slip of the tongue.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Job Search Stalled?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2048990</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2048990</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:44:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's never a good thing when your job search stalls. Especially as the economy continues to weaken, each passing day just means you're facing more competition for fewer opportunities. Fortunately, if your search isn't going anywhere at the moment, there's something you can do about it.]]></description>
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<title>First Impressions and the Job Search</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2049112</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:47:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know first impressions are pretty important. Fairly or not, we all pretty much make up our minds about people within the first few minutes after we've met them. It's no different when you're searching for work. How successful you'll be as a candidate has everything to do with first impressions.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Performance - Avoiding the Dreaded Choke</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:05:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An inability to cope with pressure can mean the difference between winning and losing on the golf course, the basketball court, the tennis court...you name it. It can keep you from winning during the job interview, too. The dreaded job interview choke. Want to reduce the likelihood that it'll happen to you?]]></description>
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<title>Job Search Time Management</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:15:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to know how to instantly get more out of the hours you devote to your job search? Spend less time clicking and more time shaking hands.]]></description>
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<title>Your Resume - Say No to the Objective Statement</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:29:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you wrote your first professional resume, you may have opened with an objective statement. Many updates later, you're still using the same basic design - and still leading with an objective. It's time to kiss it goodbye.]]></description>
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<title>Expanding Your Job Search to a Different Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:25:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The deepening recession may have you thinking about the possibility of attempting a move to a complimentary field - or another industry altogether - with more favorable growth potential. However, the prospect of such a transition can seem daunting. Here's what you can do to improve the odds.]]></description>
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<title>Evaluating Your Resume Through Unbiased Eyes</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:33:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can you step back, assume the role of a neutral and impartial observer, and accurately assess the fruits of your labor? It's not easy. Remember, though - the hiring manager isn't going to have any such difficulty.]]></description>
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<title>Looking For Work? Don't Be Shy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:29:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're seeking employment, now's not the time to be a wallflower. People can't help you if they don't know about your situation.]]></description>
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<title>Layoff Pitfalls - Burn the Bridge at Your Peril</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:15:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter how your situation was handled, or how resentful you feel because you lost your job and the guy in the cube next to you didn't, or how frustrated you feel about your job prospects - it's crucial that you be remembered as a class act. Your future depends on it.]]></description>
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