Strategies for Addressing Behavioral Interview Questions
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Chances are that you’ve encountered the term “behavioral interviewing” at some point during your job search. This is an increasingly popular interview format based on the belief that past behavior is the greatest predictor of future behavior. Typically interviewers ask questions like, “Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with…
Read MoreHow to Beat the Negative Thoughts Ruining Your Job Search
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Job searching is, like, your new job.
Read MoreJob Search Television Network CEO Sees Uptick in National Hiring, But Major Changes in How Companies Find New Employees
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Three Major Trends: Micro-Targeting on Blogs, Video Employee Referrals, and Mobile Phones Poised to Take Off in Fall Recruiting Season
Read MoreHow to use e-mail to follow up on job contacts
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By Amy Lindgren For the AJC In last week’s column, I discussed follow-up calls and potential scripts for job seekers to use when trying to connect with employers or networking contacts. Since the secret to a good job search is consistent and persistent follow-up, it’s worth some time to think about what you…
Read MoreHow I Got the Job: Michael Proffer, 23
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Employment services groups truly helped me to really get serious about my job search. I had applied for a couple positions before talking with them, and had little response from the organizations. Once career services helped me get all my ducks in a row, I interviewed with three companies in two weeks.
Read MoreDetermining the Best Places to Post Your Resume
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DELAND, FL — There are literally thousands of online job boards and niche career websites online these days. Before you jump onto your computer and start posting your resume, make sure you develop your 2010 job search strategy. When putting together your plan, identify what kind of job boards will be best for…
Read Moreto be a good listener…
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“Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view. ” – Dale Carnegie Think of LADDER to be a good listener • Look at the other person. • Ask questions. • Don’t interrupt. • Don’t change the subject. • Express emotion with control. • Respond appropriately.
Read MoreFinding a Culture for Success
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If you’ve ever found yourself in a company that doesn’t value your skills, you’ll appreciate the discussion on finding the right corporate culture for the skills you bring to an organization. In this post, we’ll take a quick look at how you can overcome a very common barrier for moving your career to…
Read MoreLaid-off Broward teachers get good news
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As the mother of two kids who attend a public school in Broward, I was saddened to hear this morning that their music teacher, who retired last year, was not being replaced. So much for having a well-rounded education! But, on a positive note, there’s news out of Broward County Public Schools that…
Read MoreUnemployment: What Would Reagan Do?
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Friday’s grim labor report is the latest confirmation that our economy is not recovering. A loss of 131,000 jobs and a stagnant 9.5% unemployment rate are bad enough. But a deeper look—at the little-known civilian employment-population ratio—shows how hard it’s going to be to pull out of our crisis, and why the Obama…
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