Sunday, October 12th, 2008 - Uncategorized

Sonia asks: For someone who has worked in the real estate industry, what are some jobs/careers that could follow this? There are so many valuable skills that come from this experience; do you have suggestions for careers that will make the most of those skills? Thank you! In answer:I think you are addressing one side [...]

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Sunday, October 12th, 2008 - Uncategorized

Deborah asks: I’m trying to determine what additional assistance a certified career coach provides that one cannot get from going to networking events and taking professional development courses? In answer:Possibly, depending on your circumstances. It depends on you, your situation and your views of where you are compared to the market reality. As a recruiter, [...]

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Friday, August 15th, 2008 - Blog

Looking for a Job photo credit: di_the_huntress Richard asks: When is the best time to look for a new job? In answer: It is always a crazy market out there for jobs, but particularly at present. Even if you think your job I secure in your current post, you should always be doing the following….. [...]

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Friday, August 15th, 2008 - career coaching, career management, career planning, cv help, cv writing, employment

Varied Career Background CV photo credit: salsaboy Kim asks: Can you recommend CV/Resume tactics for someone with a varied career background? Over the years I’ve had several positions varying in responsibility and skill levels – I’ve always been more about finding the right fit for a company than being concerned about the job title. In [...]

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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 - Uncategorized

Ramiz asks: Can you get a second chance to make the first impression? In answer:In a job application – lower down the ladder yes, higher up: NEVER! Generally you might be able to get a second chance to make AN impression, or improve on the one you made the first time, but by definition, you [...]

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