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Job Search

Active Career Management

December 15, 2010 /

There are three things in this life that you absolutely have to manage, or at some point they will catch up with you.  The first two, health and finances, are best handled by your doctor and your accountant.  The last essential, your career, is what we’re here to help you with. Half the people in…

Does Your Resume Have A Strategy Or Is It Just A Pretty Format and Fluffy Words?

December 6, 2010 /

In the last couple of years resume writing has changed dramatically.  We’ve seen a shift in formats, trends, content, and positioning.  Gone are the days of objective statements and lists of duties in short bullet point format.  The drive for branding, positioning, compelling presentations, and captivating content have taken over. I started Great Resumes Fast…

5 Tools Employers Use to Determine if You’re the Right Fit

December 2, 2010 /

If you’re considering changing jobs for the first time in a while, or find yourself unemployed after many years with the same company, you may run across some surprising requests during your job search.  Among the things you may encounter: Personality tests More and more employers are requiring candidates to complete personality screenings prior to…

After the interview: What to Do When You Don’t Get the Offer

December 1, 2010 /

There may be nothing more frustrating to a job seeker than going through several rounds of interviews with a company, only to not be offered a job—or an explanation.  What should you do if you find yourself in this position? Ask for feedback If you feel like you established a solid rapport with your interviewer…

How to Keep Your Job Search on Track During the Holidays

November 30, 2010 /

With all the extra hustle and bustle associated with the holiday season, it can be particularly tough to set aside time to focus on your job search.  However, the holidays can actually be a great time to re-energize your job search for several reasons.  First of all, you’ll have much more contact with your network…

Job Search – Hanging by a Thread

November 29, 2010 /

Guest post from CareerAlley: http://CareerAlley.com “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby I was wearing a new pair of pants the other day and I saw a thread (which I did not pull) sticking out right by one of the seams. This outcome…