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The Key To Job Search

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Steve

Job Search has been written about, blogged about and talked about as much anything I know of short of sex.  Somehow, we keep finding more to say… My thought today is to simplify.  With all of the talk, writing etc. … Continue reading →

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The value of focus

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Steve

The NFJS groups have been have been working on researching companies and opportunities and this process re-enforced the value of having a specific goal.  There are all sorts of great old clichés for this, “If you don’t know where you … Continue reading →

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Boolean Logic

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Steve

It is really easy to be intimidated by a term like “Boolean Logic”.  What the heck is that?  There all kinds of discussions on the internet about it, but what is it? It’s actually fairly simple, the hard part is … Continue reading →

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Storytelling, SPAR and LOTS

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Steve

Michael Murray shared a link with me last week that really got my attention. As a Career Coach, I’m always looking for tools that make it easier for people under stress to stay organized and on track.  One of the … Continue reading →

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Twitter and Job Search: Part 1

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Steve

I’m old school.  I am.  I love the idea of sitting and chatting with my friends one on one.  My idea of a great job search is calling some friends, and then calling a few more then maybe some people … Continue reading →

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Persistence (again)

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Steve

Client Stories: Another really great story came via email this week.  Someone who was very active with Notes From the Job Search last year sent me a note Friday.  Before I tell you about that, I need to give you … Continue reading →

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Value Proposition Part 2

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Steve

At this point, you have written out your value proposition, outlined a “target” market or company profile and you have identified specific companies you are interested in. I’m assuming your list has more than 10 entries when you start. Remember … Continue reading →

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Buzzwords

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Steve

It’s amazing how persistent generalizations are. Recently, Manu Sharma posted a blog entry detailing the 10 most overused buzzwords in Linkedin Profiles in 2010. In early 2009 Squawk Fox posted a great article titled “Six Words that Make Your Resume … Continue reading →

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Guidelins for an Elevator Pitch

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Steve

One of my clients recently asked me for guidelines for the development of an elevator pitch. I had gone through them with her orally, but she’s one of those that likes stuff written down, and I hadn’t written it down. … Continue reading →

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Do what you love and the money will follow

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Steve

One of my clients recently forwarded an article from a group named “Recourses” about work-life balance and following your passion. It’s very interesting but actually comes across as a bit of a rant suggesting that following your passion is a … Continue reading →

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