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“The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticisms.” – Norman Vincent Peale
So what exactly is Job Search Flattery? It goes something like this. Let’s say that you are currently employed, not really looking to make a change in jobs and you get a call [...]

“Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.” – Napoleon Hill
Okay, so what is today’s quote all about? Simply put, don’t be discouraged in your job hunt. Not every lead ends in a job offer, in fact, the vast majority don’t pan out. It’s kind of like Lotto, if you have [...]

“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” – Anonymous
There are few of us who enter college knowing what we want to be when we grow up, and many of us change our major one or more times. So what does that mean about finding your first job out of school? [...]

“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.”  – Benjamin Disraeli
Action is the key word for this post (as well as your job search). It may seem like an endless job hunt with no end in sight, but there are many things you can do to help your search. Networks, [...]

“Are you goin’ to Scarborough Fair?” – Simon & Garfunkel
If you’ve ever been to a job fair, you will know that it’s more like a circus. Incredibly long lines, so many people and so few jobs! But, it is another avenue you must travel in your quest for a job. There are many types of [...]

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, job fairs should be one of the key activities / resources you are using in your job search. The benefits are: many employers in one place, the opportunity to give your “elevator speech” to a fair number of potential employers, the opportunity to give a good impression which could [...]

College Career Fairs are an important part of your College Career Planning process. While they can yield some success, they are just one part of the overall process. That being said, you should be as prepared as possible. There are different types of career fairs, including virtual fairs, but the goal is the same. They [...]

I don’t have the actual statistics, but I do know that many college students graduate with a different major than they started with. In fact, many college students start their college careers as “undeclared”. Of course “undeclared” is not a good place to start when looking for your first job. That being said, you can [...]

There are quite a few diversity based career sites (job search, advice, career fairs, etc.) and you should leverage these to the extent possible.  This post will focus on a few diversity sites across the spectrum (more in future posts).

Workforce50.com – As the name implies, Workforce50 serves older workers. The site offers registration (enter your [...]

While I’ve mentioned college career sites and offices, I’ve not spent much time covering them.  Most colleges and universities have a web-based career site as well as a walk-in career center.  These are generally open to both current students and alumni and can be a great resource in your job search.  Many employers provide local colleges and [...]