A Positive Attitude
Among my gang of job seekers and throughout the Twitterverse, this week’s theme seems to be “being positive.” Tweeters, bloggers and columnists are united in emphasizing how important it is for people to...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Mar 6, 2009 | Job Skills, Job-Search
Among my gang of job seekers and throughout the Twitterverse, this week’s theme seems to be “being positive.” Tweeters, bloggers and columnists are united in emphasizing how important it is for people to...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Mar 4, 2009 | Cover Letter, Interview
This cover letter got an interview even though the person had no direct contacts at the organization. Some may think it a little long, yet in this case it was appropriate. The position is a very senior one, so the person needed...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Mar 4, 2009 | Job-Search
This article is split on this – 52% of marketing managers dislike off-the-wall tactics BUT 46% of advertising managers say it’s OK “provided the style doesn’t detract from the information.” The point is...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Mar 4, 2009 | Job-Search, Recommended Reading
Dr. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., is one of the nation’s leading occupational experts and co-author of the book 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree. This brief article provides a link to buy the book and learn about more than...
Read MorePosted by Julie Erickson | Mar 3, 2009 | Job-Search, Social Media
Twitter isn’t just for social networking, it’s for free and really valuable job search advice. I’ve connected with some fantastic career coaches, recruiters, hiring agents, and journalists who offer advice,...
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