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7 Goofs to Avoid on a Thank-You Email
Tweet Share on Facebook March 13, 2012 Comment (7)Writing a well-crafted thank-you email following a job interview can give you a positive boost. It shows you're an organized, courteous, eager, and savvy professional.
But failing to send one can be a rookie mistake. Most employers expect a sincere thank you—and the indifferent few will only appreciate the extra effort, keeping you on their radar.
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7 Steps to Make Relocating for Work Painless
Tweet Share on Facebook March 13, 2012 Comment (3)If your local job market lacks opportunities or you're simply ready for a change of scenery, relocating might be your best bet. It's a process though, and one that's even harder than a typical job search.
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How Facebook Can Help You Win the Job-Search War
Tweet Share on Facebook March 12, 2012 Comment (6)In her article, What Employers Are Thinking When They Look At Your Facebook Page, Forbes writer Kashmir Hill notes, "In my opinion, those who don't want employers looking them up on Facebook pages are fighting a losing battle."
She couldn't be more right.
This is the season of social media, when prevailing winds swoop up and distribute Facebook postings for global scrutiny. Despite the availability of privacy settings—which only sometimes work—job-seekers should put every post through the mom/dad/boss filter: If you don't want them to read what you write, then don't publish it.
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3 Reasons Job Rejection Isn’t Always About You
Tweet Share on Facebook March 12, 2012 Comment (3)If you're not getting rejections in this job market, you're either not applying for very many jobs or you have some incredible luck. Even really great candidates get rejected, often multiple times.
But how can you keep from getting discouraged when you're not getting interviews or job offers? After all, the tendency when you get rejected for a job is to feel that you failed. But more often than not, that's not what it indicates at all.
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10 Tips for Landing a Flexible Job
Tweet Share on Facebook March 8, 2012 Comment (1)When you're job hunting, you want to target organizations and companies with workplaces and cultures conducive to your lifestyle.
And if you're looking for a job with some flexibility, you are in good company:
A 2011 national study, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the flexible staffing firm Mom Corps, found that 42 percent of working adults are willing to forfeit some percent of their salary in exchange for more flexible work options.
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How to Take a Job with a Previous Employer
Tweet Share on Facebook March 8, 2012 Comment (1)It's important not to burn bridges when you leave one company to take a job with another. In addition to having your former boss provide a good reference, you may also have the opportunity to go back to work there in the future.
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Should Entrepreneurs Seek MBA Degrees?
Tweet Share on Facebook March 8, 2012 CommentSome great entrepreneurs have a master's degree in business administration; others don't. But many aspiring business owners still trade in their pinstripe suits and briefcases for hooded sweatshirts and backpacks in pursuit of an MBA degree—including me.
As someone who started out in corporate America, pursued an MBA and is now an entrepreneur, here are a few things to consider before heading back to campus:
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10 Job Search Rules to Break
Tweet Share on Facebook March 7, 2012 Comment (8)Job search advice that worked in the past isn't always advice you should follow today. In fact, some of it can actually hurt your chances of getting interviews and job offers.
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How to Handle a Virtual Job Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook March 6, 2012 Comment (1)Technology plays such a large role in the hiring and recruiting process these days. So you shouldn't be surprised if you're asked to participate in a virtual job interview for one or more positions for which you've applied.
Basically, the same rules apply whether an interview is in-person or online. You should conduct yourself in the same professional manner. But there are a few other things to consider with regards to technology. Use these tips to make sure you appear as approachable through a webcam as you would in-person.
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How to Handle a Bad Job Reference
Tweet Share on Facebook March 5, 2012 Comment (8)Many job-seekers mistakenly believe that employers aren't allowed to give a negative reference or to do more than confirm dates of employment. But it's perfectly legal for an employer to give a detailed negative reference as long as it's factually accurate. And while it's true that some companies have policies that they will only confirm dates of employment, these policies often aren't followed in practice.
So what can you do if you have a bad reference in your past? The most important thing to do is try to proactively manage the situation. If you do nothing and just hope it won't harm you, you'll lose the chance to neutralize any damage before it's done.
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