In the Total Resumes 2-part Career Brand Series, I talk about managing your career brand. It’s about telling the story of you. See part 1 here. How Having a Personal…
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In the Total Resumes 2-part Career Brand Series, I talk about managing your career brand. It’s about telling the story of you. Why a Personal Brand is Important You must…
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We’ve all heard that you need a solid resume to get an interview. While this is true, a resume alone may not be all you need to be contacted by…
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Joyce Meyer said, "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝." What I've learned through my work in career services over the last 15 years, is that people…
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Social media is becoming increasingly important in the job search. More than 22 million jobseekers used online social networks to find their next job. Being active on social media —…
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Firstly, congratulations on your new job! Landing a job in today's highly competitive market is no easy feat. You’ve put in the hard work it takes to get to this…
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It's either the start of a new financial year or halfway through the calendar year. Whichever way you look at it, it's a great time to take stock of your…
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Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched lower to 4.9 percent in February 2019 from 5.0 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.0 percent. It was the…
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**************** How can something so seemingly unimportant be so powerful? What is a cover letter? What’s the importance of using one? **************** It seems silly to examine such a simple question…
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It’s important to identify our level of employability, recognize its advantages and limitations, and work consistently to improve it. Rapid market changes and disruptive technologies are having an unsettling effect…
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Most people have never been taught how to find a job. However, research shows that the average worker only spends 4 years in a job — and you’ll have as…
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During the negotiation process, your goal as a job seeker will likely be different from the goals of your would-be employer. The company often focuses on base salary. For you, the…
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