Why Don’t You Know Spanish?

July 25, 2011

Do you ever feel sheepish about not knowing other languages? And do you wonder how I can make the instant assumption that you only speak one language? Shame on me, except that the assumption turns out to be true: Speaking only one language fluently is an American hallmark. And so, shame on all of us. [...]

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Job Search Tip: Order Business Cards

July 20, 2011

You may dream of one day having that posh job with a fancy desk and your own company business cards to hand out to others…but the fact of the matter is that business cards shouldn’t be something in your future. You should have them right now. When used correctly, a business card can actually help [...]

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Four Skills that will Give Your Resume an Edge

July 17, 2011

The different between your resume and the resume that moves to the top of the pile may not be immediately apparent. In fact, you and the candidate who gets an interview might have the same experience, the same education, and even the same references. The differences are minimal and may seem insignificant, but there are [...]

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Don’t Get Sidetracked by Summer

July 16, 2011

Summer in my home state of Minnesota is almost comical for job search counselors. We brace ourselves for spotty attendance in workshops, last minute cancellations of appointments and all kinds of "dog-ate-my-homework" excuses for slowed-down job searches. The culprit, of course, is the summer weather. When you live under a blanket of snow for half [...]

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Five Tips to Avoid being Laid Off

July 10, 2011

When companies have to make budget cuts, the management has a lot of tough decisions to make. No one in any position should assume he/she is safe, even if you’ve been with the company for 20 years or do a job that you think is absolutely necessary. Lay offs usually come in rounds – they [...]

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Want to Earn a White House Salary?

July 6, 2011

The White House recently published their annual salary report as part of a commitment to transparency while Obama is in the presidency. According to the report, they’ll pay $37 million in salaries in 2011 – which sounds like an enormous number until you realize just how many people actually work in the White House. The [...]

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U.S. Tech Job Market Continues to Grow

June 30, 2011

Interested in a tech job? You’re in luck! According to a survey by KPMG, the United States will lead the world in tech employment growth over the next year. Nearly 49% of executives surveyed report that they’ll be hiring over the next year as well, and although this is down a little from last year, [...]

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Meds and Their Effect on Job Search

June 29, 2011

Well, here’s a depressing thought: If you’re depressed and taking medication for that, it could affect your job search. With luck, the effect will be positive, as in: I feel so much more able to handle this process now that my depression is being treated. But, as everyone knows, medications can sometimes go awry, leading [...]

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