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10 Years of Change
How the job search has changed over the past decade
What’s up with the University of Phoenix?
I lived in Phoenix 25 years ago when the University of Phoenix was located there, and only there. Then about 10-15 years ago this institution branched out to distance learning and then online learning. In the beginning, it was a good idea, and the school had a decent...
A Garden of Excuses from LinkedIn Opponents
When I work with clients on their job search, one the first things I ask is, "do you have an up-to-date LinkedIn profile?" I'm amazed at the number of excuses I hear as to why there is only one connection or the profile is literally growing cobwebs on it. And that's a...
Do your own Background Check
Did you know that you're entitled to a free credit report every year through annualcreditreport.com? It's a good idea to check your credit and background before you interview for a job so you know what's in there. For one, there are a lot of inaccuracies that you can...
What is a Brand Ambassador?
If you're between jobs or looking to pick up some extra cash, consider signing up to be a "Brand Ambassador" or Field Marketing Representative. These are the folks you see at fairs and major events, or even inside a big box store demonstrating products. Over the past...
Your Occupation’s Special Needs
Sometimes we get so close to our own occupation that we forget some of those daily tasks that get overlooked on a resume that can make us stand out. For example: today a broadcast engineer friend of mine sent me a 7-minute video on how to climb an antenna tower. I...
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