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- The Candidate Experience: Turning Candidates into Brand AmbassadorsUsually I like to write for job seekers and career navigators. Today’s post is meant for the recruiter’s perspective, but touches on an issue that job seekers have been complaining about since the beginning of time – and rightfully...
- How Pushy Should My Thank-You Note Be?A reader writes: I interviewed for a job with a company I used to work for. I know many people still at the company & am friends with the VP who interviewed me. Yesterday she emailed saying I did not have the typical experience that they’re loo...
- The Player-Coach PhenomenonWhen reading job descriptions, I’m sure you’ve come across the term “player-coach” more than once. It’s a designation that employers use for positions that have management authority but are also expected to get their hands dirty on some day...
- More Ways to Not Be an IdiotI recently read an article by Jennifer King of Software Advice (which I am in no way affiliated with nor endorsing) entitled (in typical SEO optimized format) Job Seeker, Beware: 5 Ways You Could Damage your Reputation Online. The article isn’t br...
- Changing Careers – Where Do I Start?A reader writes: Hello Dave, Since graduating college four years ago, I have worked as an aide for a state legislator. My duties primarily include casework, reviewing bills, letter/press release writing, and general administrative work. As time goes...
- Because a Gazillion Facebook Users Can’t Be WrongHey folks! In the interest of creating a forum that’s more conducive to conversation, I’ve decided to join the magical world of Facebook with the official HR Dave page. It’s there for asking questions, sharing insight, and generally...
- 6 Ways to Position Yourself for Success in Your First 90 Days on the JobCongratulations – you got the job! You searched, networked, applied, interviewed, and aced your way into a great new role. As anyone in the job market will tell you, you’ve done the hardest part. Now all that you need to do to succeed is to be aw...
- Getting Social – Really Social – in your Job Searchon Jun 5, 2012 in Social Media Career elevator pitch Job Application Job Search networking Personal Brand social mediaI recently had the honor of speaking on a panel for graduates of Oxford University’s Said School of Business alongside two amazing co-panelists, Lindsey Pollak and James Alexander. The topic was “Social Media in the Job Search.” There was a ton...
- Poll: Social Media in Your Job Search – What’s Working for You?Is it just me or does it seem like every day there’s a new social media tool coming out, or a new application of an existing social network, that promises to help you get a job? Across the web (and across the real life population as well, I ass...
- Your Personal Brand is Not Going to Get You a JobI’m about to make a statement that’s going to ruffle some feathers. It’s not a great revelation; in fact it’s a statement that 10 years ago was a given. But times have changed, the information highway has taken over, and people are hungry for...
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