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Job Hunting: The Wrong Approach

There’s something I don’t understand. Maybe it’s a product of sloppy thinking, of nobody ever taking people by the hand and explaining it. The issue is this: when the vast majority of people look for work, they get all scared, rushed, and want to take the first thing that comes along. They fall into jobs [...]

How To Turn That Panic Volume Down!

So you’re looking for work, been doing so for awhile now, running out of money and things are getting scary aren’t they? You’re in “I’ll Take Anything” mode. Your heart goes up every time someone calls you for an interview, and plummets when you never hear from them again or are told No.

It is [...]

CNN Asks: Do Out-of-the-Box Job Seeking Tactics Really Work?

In this story, CNN looks at how job seekers have tried to stand out to employers.

My opinion is hey, it’s all in the execution. There’s doing something eye-catching with your resume, and then there’s showing up at the HR manager’s home Saturday morning with their dog’s favorite food. We’re talking the difference between an [...]

How To Get a Grip On Your Job Search

Here’s something I hear from people all over the world: “I hate my job. I want to leave. But I have responsibilities…I have payments to make, people to support. It’s just not easy to change when you’ve got these things to worry about.”

I agree. It’s really easy to get emotionally involved. Why wouldn’t you?

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