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Three Steps to Your Dream Job

 

Now, if you prefer to spend weeks, months or years trying to get hired, sending out waves of resumes with little or no response, networking like crazy in the hopes of making some sort of useful connection, and going on frustrating, pointless interviews, don’t read any further, because this article isn’t for you. Read More>>

   

Ask and the Job is Yours

 

You’ve be taught to be believe that job hunting is hard, and you should expect a long, difficult and problem-filled struggle. Well, if that’s what you believe, then that’s how your job hunt will be. It doesn’t have to be that way, and this article will explain why. Read More>>

   
Job Hunt Not Working? Do Nothing!
 

Have you ever noticed that traditional job hunting is all about doing something – making phone calls, sending emails, reading the job boards, “networking,” etc.? If all it does is keep you focused on how much you hate being unemployed and how increasingly urgent it is for you to get a new job, maybe it’s time for a change in tactics. Read More>>

   

Get the Job by Having It

  The Traditional System of job hunting is all about the process of getting hired – the minutia of resume writing, the intricacies of structuring your cover letter and the detailed dynamics of pitching yourself in person. Read More >>
   

Don’t “Sell Yourself” Short

 

Our society teaches that you have to “sell yourself” to get hired and if you don’t pitch, push or pressure an employer or recruiter, you don’t stand a chance of getting hired. You believe even though you’re great at what you do, you’re facing formidable competition from dozens or hundreds of other candidates as good as, or better than, you. Read More >>

   

Hello, Rookie Professionals!

  You did it! You made it through unending years of school, spent hours doing homework, projects and papers, and sat through mindless classes while you fantasized about being free to do what you want. And now you are. Well, what’s next? Read More >>
   

The Poison of Fear

  You know the feeling – it’s that grip of terror eating at your stomach when you look at your bank account and realize with horror that you won’t be able to meet your bills this month. Read More >>
   

“No” is Nothing to Be Afraid Of

 

Recently, I sat with “Sue,” who was experiencing a career crisis. Sue wanted to sell commercial air time for a Hispanic radio station in town, but was convinced she could never get through to the station’s sales manager. Read More >>

   
Reality 101: The Job Hunting Class You Didn’t Take
  It’s the final stretch of your senior year, and you’re chomping at the bit. It’s just a matter of months now until you’re out of school, so you’re gearing up for what’s next. If graduate school isn’t on the immediate horizon, chances are you’ll be looking for your first real job. Read More >>
   

HR’s on the Phone. Now, What?

 

It’s 7:30 PM on a Saturday night. You’re just about ready to head out the door for a night of fun when the phone rings. OMG! It’s someone calling about that job you applied for last week and they have some questions to ask you. What do you do? Read More >>

   

How to Attract Your Dream Job

 

If you are job hunting, you’ve probably read more than your share of advice columns about how to conduct a job search, write a resume and cover, and get through an interview. Read More >>

   

Job Hunting? No Contest

 

There’s a popular belief that job hunting is a fierce battle. It’s you against other candidates, belligerent or bored HR screeners and disinterested employers. Here’s how one job hunting advice website wants you to gear up to look for a new job. Read More >>

   

Your Next Blind Date

 

If you do any kind of research on job interviews, invariably, the topic of job interview jitters comes up. You’ll read all about stress and its symptoms, such as dry mouth, shaking hands, tight muscles, forgetfulness, quick breathing, increased blood pressure, nervous habits, perspiring, poor speech patterns, upset stomachs, and fast heart rates. Read More >>

   

Walk Into the Meeting and Walk Out With the Job

  Do you want to know how to walk into a job interview and walk out with a job? The concepts I’m about to share with you are very simple yet powerful, and they work. I know; I’ve used them for 35 years and have gotten every job I ever wanted. Use these concepts and like me, you can know with absolute assurance that when you walk into the meeting and decide you want it that you can walk out with the job. Read More >>
   

The Law of Attraction: Your Job Hunting Secret Weapon

 

You may think that hearing “You’re hired!” is a matter of luck – you’ve got to say just the right thing in just the right way, have all the stars aligned in your favor and pray all the other candidates mess things up, and there are so many things that can go wrong that even the thought of job hunting makes you ill. Read More >>

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