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How to get the worst advice on the planet: listen to someone with an agenda

CathyG — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:03:46 +0000

Using social media should be an important part of business growth or career change. But when using social (or any other service), I recommend following one my the Goodwin Career-Saving Maxims: Good information is free but you pay for advice. For instance, I once saw someone tweeting ten resume tips. Most of the tips were […]

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Performance Reviews: Does your boss have an agenda?

CathyG — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:26:36 +0000

Nearly every company has a reward system that they can’t spell out. Often they’re not even aware of what they’re doing. Here are some questions to assess your boss’s agenda. Never ask these questions aloud. But listen for what your coworkers say…and don’t say. Does your company value sales and marketing more than support, tech, […]

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The Most Important Job Interview Ingredient

CathyG — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:51:41 +0000

As we move toward the end of Covid19 confinement, many people are planning their next moves and anticipating job interviews. If you haven’t been on an interview for a long time, the experience can be daunting. So what do you take to a job interview? Your single biggest asset is your own confidence. Back in […]

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Your Job Search Resume: 3 Tips For Writing The “Personal” Section

CathyG — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:29:00 +0000

We’re down to the wire…the last part of your resume that job searchers tend to ignore – the part where you put professional memberships, education and “personal.” So here are the 3 resume tips that are easiest to overlook. (1) List only memberships that relate directly to your targeted job and/or those where you have […]

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How to Showcase Long Achievements in a Short Resume

CathyG — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:51:00 +0000

Q. I want to emphasize my experience, including some significant accomplishments from 20 years ago. But I want to keep the length reasonable. And some of my best success stories might sound lame, given how much technology has changed. As a librarian and information specialist, I realize technology will be relevant to my new […]

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Career Advice: Write The Best Cover Letter For A Successful Job Search

CathyG — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:16:06 +0000

Standard job search strategy calls for a resume and a cover letter. And your cover letter might be even more important than your resume. Typically your cover letter should respond to an ad or job description point by point. For example, the want ad says: 15 years of experience in marketing management Demonstrated success in […]

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Job Search Strategy: Can you get a job interview without the HR department?

CathyG — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:32:00 +0000

Q. My job search has taken off! I want to apply for an advertised job in the systems group of Mega-Corp. I know folks in other departments but not this one. Do you have tips to bypass HR and get a job interview from the hiring manager? A. Success depends on how much nerve you […]

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What Bad Career Advice Looks Like

CathyG — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 22:28:09 +0000

Recently I somehow got on a mailing list from a successful career coach, someone who’s been widely quoted and cited, with a string of credits from top media. Let’s call him “Richard,” which is not his real name. Richard made a free video of a “workshop” with an intriguing title. He had a fast, persuasive […]

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Does your job interview come with a hidden agenda?

CathyG — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 01:48:37 +0000

You’re in the middle of a job interview and the interviewer wants to pick your brain. You sense they want your expertise without paying for it. “Real” consultants run into this challenge all the time. Most of us learn to charge for “diagnostic” or “test-drive” challenges. After all, we’re using up energy and delivering valuable […]

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Job Search Strategy: The Unexpected Question You MUST Ask Before You Take That Job

CathyG — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:02:00 +0000

Q. I’m looking at a job offer from Mega Company that sounds absolutely perfect for me. A big step up: exciting challenges, salary increase, even a good location. But … I’m wondering if I’m missing something. I want to land in a place where I can stay awhile. A. Good question! The ONE question most […]

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