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“Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman.” – George Soros
One of my friends just got a job. Believe it or not, it took him over a year (yes, 1 year). But, he kept a positive attitude, was diligent and has finally landed. So you are probably thinking that this [...]

“Hunting is not a sport. In a sport, both sides should know they’re in the game.” – Paul Rodriguez
Job Hunting. Are you in the game or watching from the sidelines? You need to be fully in the game and armed with the right tools if you expect to get a job, it’s tough out there. [...]

“I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – George Burns
Somewhere out there your job is waiting, trust me. You just haven’t found it yet (but you will). It doesn’t matter if you’ve just started the job hunt or if you’ve been looking for a long [...]

“You, my friend, are a victim of disorganized thinking. You are under the unfortunate impression that just because you run away you have no courage; you’re confusing courage with wisdom.” – Wizard of Oz
I went on a job interview the other day (my first since landing a job during the “Great Recession”). I’m not really [...]

“The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions.” – William  F. Scholavino
The quest for a new job can be taxing and discouraging at times, all the more so if you are unemployed. Companies have picked up their hiring (evidenced by a slight dip in the unemployment rate) after returning to profitability [...]

“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.“  – Albert Einstein
You know the old saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. I’ve had many jobs that tested that quote and, while it probably has some truth to it, that is [...]

“All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are moveable, and those that move” – Arabic Proverb
So which are you? Successful job search is all about putting in the time to get your resume out there and cultivating your contacts. Networking is a key component, but you need to have [...]

“No time for losers ‘Cause we are the champions – of the world” – Freddie Mercury
We all need to work (unless you are independently wealthy). So why not make work a great experience? Why not provide benefits that make people feel good about getting up every morning and going to work? The companies on the [...]

“You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.” – Tom Brokaw
Graduation is just around the corner. Or maybe you’ve already graduated and are [...]

“Carpe, carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.” – Dead Poet’s Society
“Seize the day” but be prepared. For those that follow my blog, you will be familiar with the Job Search Marketing Toolkit. Your toolkit should include everything you need for your job search. The difference with the toolkit presented today versus [...]