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Add Job Networking to Your Holiday List

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the holiday activities at this time of year. However, slowing down your job search now may create more serious long-standing damage than lingering after-holiday bills. Companies continue business-as-usual despite all the festivities competing for ...

Think You Know Everything about Job Interviews?

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC If you think you know everything there is to know about job interviews, it is time for you to shift your mindset and re-think your job interview strategies. More and more hiring managers are moving to behavioral interviews to get a better sense of how you will actually perform on the job. ...

Holiday Networking for a New Job

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Getting a new job offer is the ‘holiday gift’ many people are wishing for this year. This time of year offers a multitude of opportunities to network and increase your chances of landing that new job. Traditional networking continues to be one of the strongest tools in any job ...

5 Dirty Little Job Search Secrets

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Do you feel as though you have followed all the career advice you can find, but still aren’t getting the job? The dirty little secret about job searches is that there isn’t any template guaranteed to work for everyone! Just like tailoring your resume for specific positions, ...

Push Your Luck to Land a Job!

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC “Some people have all the luck!” Is this just an old saying or is there any truth to the perspective when applied to getting a job? Believe it or not, there are actions you can take to both increase your chances of “getting lucky” and to maximize the value from “lucky ...

Springboard to a New Job/Your Job Search with an Internship

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Internships aren’t just for college credit anymore. As more and more job seekers consider changing careers or developing new skills, internships are becoming a viable path throughout all stages of your career. Internships offer many opportunities, including building skills, expanding ...

Unexpected Ways to Land a New Job

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC When was the last time you reached the person you called, whether it was the first or the tenth time you phoned? Chances are your first “contact” at any point in the hiring process is with voicemail. Be prepared with an effective message that will increase your chances of getting ...

Manners Matter: Use Yours to Open Doors to a New Job

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Although manners may seem inconsequential in a job search, many recruiters and hiring managers are highlighting the importance of etiquette in helping you make the cut! From the business breakfast to the luncheon interview, proper etiquette can convey respect and professionalism as well ...

E-Communication Tips to Rev Up Your Job Search

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Electronic communication has become such a part of our daily lives that it is easy to make informal blunders without even realizing the potential negative impact on a career search. Whether traditional or online, buBusiness communications are more formal than everyday interactions. It is ...

Fed Up With Your Job? Hot Tips to Help You Cope

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Many companies are managing tight financial times by piling additional responsibilities on the workload of existing workers. Such challenges often spark mixed feelings for staff at all levels of the organization, ranging from anger at feeling overworked to anxiety over keeping the job. Although ...

Don’t Just “Shove” That Job: Be Smart When You Leave

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC The decision to leave a job can be very emotional. You may recall the 1970s classic movie line, “I’m not going to take it anymore,” or the more recently publicized incident of the flight attendant who dramatically escaped his own job down the plane’s emergency chute. ...

Savvy Job Tips to Get You Hired!

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC The Internet has completely transformed the way job searches are performed, enabling the job seeker with far more capabilities and opportunities than ever before. However, the solitary nature of the online job search can tempt job seekers to ignore the value of networking and other traditional ...

Build a Personal Brand & Land Your Next Job Faster

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Building a personal brand, though highly recommended by most job search experts, is not without some risk. Depending on the job market in your area or industry, a personal brand may strengthen - or diminish - your chances of landing an interview. 1) A Personal Brand Targets Choice ...

Twitter Your Way to a New Job!

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Using social media to accelerate your job search should seem like nothing new to candidates in the know. But many career experts are suggesting that one of the more succinct ways of communicating -yes, Twitter- may be another tool to break network barriers. You may be wondering what this ...

Turn Your Briefcase into an Interview Toolbox

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Your resume has done its job by landing you the big interview. Of course you will take an extra copy of your resume along for this face-to-face meeting. But your resume shouldn’t be the only thing you take with you to the interview. What you choose to include in your briefcase can ...

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