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Job Search Marketing Toolkit – Interviews

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Interviews. Sounds fairly easy, all you have to do is talk about what you’ve done and how that relates to the job opportunity. In fact, the interview is the hardest part of the job search process and the single largest reason why people don’t get the job. Yes, you must have a great [...]

Who’s Hiring from the Fastest Growing Companies – Vol IX

This series has become one of my most popular and has been picked up by a number of publications across the web. Of course, you can beat the crowds and read it here first! Continuing where we left off when last we looked at the fastest growing companies, today’s post covers

Lindsay – Ranked 38 [...]

Who’s Hiring – Targeted Job Search Engines – Vol V

Targeted Job Search can be focused on an industry (such as today) or a functional role (such as an Engineer). One thing to remember is not to rule out any industry if your job function spans industries (such as Finance, Sales, Marketing, etc.). While it is easier to get a job in an industry where [...]

Reader’s Choice – What’s Your Job Search Site?

The “search for content” pressure is off for this post. Thanks to several readers who have suggested a number of job hunting sites over the past few weeks. In today’s post I will review reader’s picks, which includes Resume Services, Job Search Sites, Career Blogs and a search firm. The intro is light this week [...]

Job Search Marketing Toolkit – Thank You Letters

This is the third post in the “Marketing Toolkit Series” and we will focus on Thank You Letters. Thank you letters are another important part of your Marketing Toolkit. The main purpose (besides the obvious thanks) is to ensure that the interviewer knows that, not only are you are a good match for the job, [...]

Who’s Hiring from the Most Admired Companies – Vol VII

The first six posts on this topic covered (in order of appearance) Fortune’s Most Admired Companies (and we will continue in this post as well). But what about your most admired companies? Not your specific list, but what if you wanted to create a list based on your criteria? You can do this too, off [...]

Once in a Blue Moon – Has Your Headhunter Called Lately?

When was the last time your headhunter called you? If they had a job opportunity that matched your skill set, they probably called you immediately. If they haven’t called, don’t take it personally. With National unemployment at 9.4%, recruiters are faced with the most candidates they’ve had in recent memory and the fewest job opportunities. [...]

The Fastest Growing Companies – Who’s Hiring – Vol VIII

Fast is good, especially when you’re talking about a company’s growth. It’s even better when you are looking for a job (and you land one). We continue on our review of Fortune’s Fastest Growing Companies where we left off last time. From the entire list, you can see a trend for sure. The post’s companies [...]

Who’s Hiring Now – Targeted Job Search Engines – Vol IV

Amazingly, this is my 200th post! Thanks to those who have been dedicated readers.

Deciding which job search sites to use is as clear as mud. There are hundreds of search sites, some of which are scams, some of which are a waste of time and some of which are actually quite good if you [...]

Job Search Marketing Toolkit – Cover Letters

This is the second post in the Job Search Marketing Toolkit series and today’s post will focus on Cover Letters. While not as important as your resume, your cover letter is typically the first thing a recruiter or company HR representative sees. If it is missing or poorly put together it is unlikely they will [...]