“I've landed!” One Woman's Secrets to Finding a Job in a Tough Market

“I’ve landed!” One Woman’s Secrets to Finding a Job in a Tough Market

Tania Jones’ job search lasted ten months, one week and five days.  She counted each one of them.  Unexpectedly laid off in the depths of the 2009 job slump, she was diligent and proactive in sending out her resume and seeking out contacts and opportunities. But, apart from one potential job tha

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What the Movies can teach you about Leadership and Job Performance

The movie Invictus has some powerful messages for aspiring leaders and job-seekers alike.  Based on a true story about Nelson Mandela engaging the South African rugby team to unite people in his fledgling “rainbow” nation after the fall of apartheid, the movie can inspire anyone who has encount

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A fresh start for your job search

A fresh start for your job search

As a new year beckons, it's time for new hopes and resolutions, and it's time to let the struggles and disappointments of the old year just float away.  If you are seeking a new job, it is time to hatch your campaign plans and try new approaches with a fresh eye, renewed energy and passionate comm

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A New Model for your Job Search -Part 3: Resilience

A New Model for your Job Search -Part 3: Resilience

Concentrating your attention to the four “Re’s” that you can influence is more likely to lead to a productive job search than vainly focusing on the Result.  In the last post, we discussed how to think about your Resumé, and today, we look at another critical factor determining your success

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A New Model for your Job Search - Part 2: Resumé

A New Model for your Job Search – Part 2: Resumé

Last time, we talked about refocusing your job search energies from the Result, which is beyond your control, to the other four “Re’s” that you can do something about.  Today let’s look at the first “Re”, your resumé. Isn’t it interesting that the rich and varied English language

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