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The Smart Way to “Treat Your Job Search Like a Job” job hunting job search job search advice Aug 13, 2024

An excerpt from the award-winning Down & Dirty Job Search program

 “Treat your job search like a job:” I bet you have heard that cliché before. But what does it mean?

Most assume that it relates to the number of hours they spend on their job search. They mentally...

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Why You Should Track Down the Hiring Manager hiring managers job hunting job search job search advice Aug 05, 2024

An excerpt from the award-winning Down & Dirty Job Search course

Believe it or not, many managers – meaning, your actual future boss - are just as frustrated with the HR department as the job seekers. Why? Well, as HR relies on automated screening tools, even qualified candidates get...

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Leverage Your Personal Story and Stand Out During Your Job Search job hunting job interview tips job search advice Jul 24, 2024

Contributed by Dia Kline, Career Coach at Personal Touch Career Services

 Recently, I was invited to speak at the inaugural seminar for the National Smell and Taste Clinic at the NIH in Bethesda, MD. You can watch my speech here.

 

Despite not being a doctor, scientist, researcher, or...

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7 Harsh Facts About the HR Department job hunting job search job search advice job search tips Jul 02, 2024

How well do you understand the HR department?

The truth is that most HR departments receive a deluge of candidates daily, far more than they could ever hope to read with great depth or understanding. To process the mountain of resumes, every company – big or small – will create simple...

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9 Essential Job Searching Steps for New Graduates job hunting job search job search advice Jun 21, 2024

Congratulations, new graduate! You successfully navigated the hallowed halls of education and are now ready to dive into your first professional job. However, while you may know a lot about your new field, it may still be a struggle to formulate a specific job search plan.

Use this checklist to...

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Harsh Facts of the Open Job Market job hunting job search job search advice Jun 13, 2024

If you ever looked up a job online, you have participated in the open job market. However, statistics consistently show that only relying on these sources is not necessarily the best way to find a job. Let’s take a look at these numbers and what they mean – Plus, give you some other...

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7 Ways to Improve Your Job Search job hunting job search job search advice job search tips Feb 21, 2024

Contributed by Tessa Barlow

In the dynamic landscape of today's job market, embarking on a job search can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're a recent graduate, a seasoned professional looking for a change, or someone re-entering the workforce, evaluating your job search strategy is...

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Strategies to Master the Job Searching Game job hunting job search job search advice Jan 10, 2024

Embarking on a job search can often feel like navigating through uncharted waters—time-consuming, at times disheartening, and occasionally yielding minimal rewards. We've all been there, facing the challenges of finding the right opportunity in a competitive job market. Let's explore the...

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'Tis the Season for Networking job hunting job search job search advice Dec 12, 2023

Contributed by Tessa Barlow, Staff Writer.

As the holiday season wraps us in its warm embrace, it's not just the time for festive decorations and cozy gatherings; it's also the perfect season to unwrap new opportunities for your career. The secret sauce to turbocharge your job search lies in the...

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The Holiday Job Search: An Opportunity to Land Your Dream Job job hunting job search job search advice Nov 26, 2023

As of November 27, 2023, let’s look at the calendar:

 

Thanksgiving just passed.

Christmas is less than a month away.

The New Year is beckoning in 35 few short days.

 

Do these numbers appear to be shrinking rapidly? Are you left wondering where this year has disappeared?...

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AI Job Application Tools: Say hello to my little friend applications job hunting job search job search advice Oct 11, 2023

If you are a fan of the “spray and pray” method of applying for jobs, several AI tools have emerged to make the process both fast and easy. However, beware of the dangers, both overt and hidden.

 

What is the “Spray and Pray” method?

Simply put, the “spray and...

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Overcoming the Terrors of the Job Search career coaching job hunting job search advice Sep 25, 2023

As spooky season descends on us, let's talk about the biggest horror show of your life: The Job Search. For many job seekers, looking for a job is fraught with dangers, both seen and unseen. The HR department is full of serial killers, slashing qualified candidates left and right. Uninspired job...

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