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Executive corpses. How to avoid becoming one
Are you a frustrated executive, or professional, who knows that your background is exceptional, yet you are not making headway with your career? For years, your light shone bright and you moved upwards with ease, literally being tapped on the shoulder. Then at...
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The #1 mistake hindering your job search success
Just out of curiosity, I asked a group of friends what they thought the #1 mistake people make with their resume and job applications. There was a lot of input, from grammar and spelling mistakes, the document being too long, poor formatting, failure...
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Latest trends in resume writing
If you are after a six-figure income for the New Year, the best way to get started is with a revamped resume. Now, there is a ton of information online. Much of it wrong, (e.g. telling you, you must have a chronological format,...
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How your data is killing your job search
The reality is that looking for a new job can be a real headache. Currently, over a ¼ of job seekers take 4 or more months to find a new job and if you are a senior executive, or director, it can take...
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When you shouldn’t use a Certified Master Resume Writer
Today, there are exactly 43 Certified Master Resume Writers worldwide. The Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW) is the first credential specialty designed to acknowledge excellence and it is only awarded to the best-of-the best global resume writers. I’m one of them. To apply...
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Do you really need a LinkedIn profile?
Will you get left behind without a LinkedIn profile? The answer is yes and no…………….. When you don’t need a LinkedIn profile If you are a highly sought after professional, such as a person with vast experience in network and information security, or...
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3 strategies to manage fear during a job search
If we are honest with ourselves, fear can be a constant companion during a job search. It’s natural when you think about it, as so much can ride on a successful job search, in particular if your current work is untenable, or you...
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Mistakes costing you government jobs
If you want a government job, your first step to securing one, is making sure you write a top-notch application. While there is a move away from long and complex applications, some of the rules remain the same and many job applicants are...
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How to avoid a toxic boss by asking these interview questions
There is nothing worse than working with a toxic boss, as it can make for an unhappy life. You know what I’m talking about: Managers who only think about themselves and how they look to their superiors Managers that take all the credit...
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