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Your resume is the often first impression you make on a potential employer or business associate--and first impressions are important. That first minute read of your resume decides whether your resume gets pitched in the circular file, or whether you’re perceived as a six-figure candidate who can add value to the organization and called in for a meeting.

I’m currently working in a large division of a major corporation, and, compared to all of my previous jobs, I have never encountered such a quirky organization! Each company division has a very distinct culture, which makes it difficult to define the overall corporate culture. Within my division, the culture is very unhealthy and, after talking with some other colleagues, I know I’m not the only one who perceives this. The problem is the Division Vice President (my boss’ boss), who is obviously very intelligent, although his emotional intelligence is probably quite low.

Peruse the typical interviewing guide and you will inevitably learn that when going through a job interview, you should sit up straight, speak confidently, be knowledgeable about your prospective employer, dress crisply, lean forward in your chair, etc., etc., etc.

Conducting a more in-depth review of the literature will further prepare you to handle tough questions about work experience, to explain potentially negative aspects of your résumé in a positive light, and to demonstrate that you have actually learned a thing or two from the experiences you have had to date.

In this article, I show you how to use your time productively in a down economy so that you come out on the other side with more — more energy, more tools, and more opportunities...

There is a time for everything. When business is slow, budgets are tight, and anxiety is high, what is it the
perfect time for? Read on to find out.

1. Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter.

In this article, I show you how to use your time productively in a down economy so that you come out on the other side with more — more energy, more tools, and more opportunities...

There is a time for everything. When business is slow, budgets are tight, and anxiety is high, what is it the
perfect time for? Read on to find out.

1. Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter.

With many people looking for work right now, what’s the best way to find a new job? Is it the classified section of the newspaper, career web sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, or maybe working with a employment agency or “headhunter”?

In this article, I show you how to use your time productively in a down economy so that you come out on the other side with more — more energy, more tools, and more opportunities...

There is a time for everything. When business is slow, budgets are tight, and anxiety is high, what is it the
perfect time for? Read on to find out.

1. Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter.

In this article, I show you how to use your time productively in a down economy so that you come out on the other side with more — more energy, more tools, and more opportunities...

There is a time for everything. When business is slow, budgets are tight, and anxiety is high, what is it the
perfect time for? Read on to find out.

1. Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter.

Peruse the typical interviewing guide and you will inevitably learn that when going through a job interview, you should sit up straight, speak confidently, be knowledgeable about your prospective employer, dress crisply, lean forward in your chair, etc., etc., etc.

Conducting a more in-depth review of the literature will further prepare you to handle tough questions about work experience, to explain potentially negative aspects of your résumé in a positive light, and to demonstrate that you have actually learned a thing or two from the experiences you have had to date.

I’m currently working in a large division of a major corporation, and, compared to all of my previous jobs, I have never encountered such a quirky organization! Each company division has a very distinct culture, which makes it difficult to define the overall corporate culture. Within my division, the culture is very unhealthy and, after talking with some other colleagues, I know I’m not the only one who perceives this. The problem is the Division Vice President (my boss’ boss), who is obviously very intelligent, although his emotional intelligence is probably quite low.

I’m currently working in a large division of a major corporation, and, compared to all of my previous jobs, I have never encountered such a quirky organization! Each company division has a very distinct culture, which makes it difficult to define the overall corporate culture. Within my division, the culture is very unhealthy and, after talking with some other colleagues, I know I’m not the only one who perceives this. The problem is the Division Vice President (my boss’ boss), who is obviously very intelligent, although his emotional intelligence is probably quite low.

I read about a study by a recruiting firm which focused on top executives hired by private-equity companies—the buyout firms. It turned out that the ones who were the toughest managers—those who were the most demanding—were also the most successful. They didn’t rate as high on evaluations in terms of building teams, achieving consensus, and developing people, but they stood out as exemplary leaders in private equity. Does this tell us something about CEOs and other top leaders in general?

I read about a study by a recruiting firm which focused on top executives hired by private-equity companies—the buyout firms. It turned out that the ones who were the toughest managers—those who were the most demanding—were also the most successful. They didn’t rate as high on evaluations in terms of building teams, achieving consensus, and developing people, but they stood out as exemplary leaders in private equity. Does this tell us something about CEOs and other top leaders in general?

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.

To many people, the prospect of changing careers seems much more difficult than staying in the same or similar field. But that isn’t necessarily true. If your heart is pulling you in a different direction, it would be a lot harder in the long run to stay put and ignore the call. It will also have a lasting, negative impact on your happiness.

With many people looking for work right now, what’s the best way to find a new job? Is it the classified section of the newspaper, career web sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, or maybe working with a employment agency or “headhunter”?

Everyone is talking about how dismal the job outlook is. “It’s a new Depression, worse than the Great Depression.”  or “The unemployment rate will go to 14 percent.” or “A flood of college graduates will hit the market in June.”

Professional networking sites work two ways: they make it easier to connect with new contacts and colleagues, and they increase your visibility to everyone online—including recruiters and hiring managers.

With many people looking for work right now, what’s the best way to find a new job? Is it the classified section of the newspaper, career web sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, or maybe working with a employment agency or “headhunter”?

Peruse the typical interviewing guide and you will inevitably learn that when going through a job interview, you should sit up straight, speak confidently, be knowledgeable about your prospective employer, dress crisply, lean forward in your chair, etc., etc., etc.

Conducting a more in-depth review of the literature will further prepare you to handle tough questions about work experience, to explain potentially negative aspects of your résumé in a positive light, and to demonstrate that you have actually learned a thing or two from the experiences you have had to date.

Peruse the typical interviewing guide and you will inevitably learn that when going through a job interview, you should sit up straight, speak confidently, be knowledgeable about your prospective employer, dress crisply, lean forward in your chair, etc., etc., etc.

Conducting a more in-depth review of the literature will further prepare you to handle tough questions about work experience, to explain potentially negative aspects of your résumé in a positive light, and to demonstrate that you have actually learned a thing or two from the experiences you have had to date.

Professional networking sites work two ways: they make it easier to connect with new contacts and colleagues, and they increase your visibility to everyone online—including recruiters and hiring managers.

Except for a few committed extroverts, networking is not most people’s favorite activity. Indeed, they avoid it religiously. It was easy to let your contacts cool off between 1995 and 2000 when networking seemed unnecessary. If you wanted a job you applied. You got an offer. You accepted or negotiated. The end. Not now. In every business downturn, people who haven’t contacted anyone since the last recession decide to rev up their networking. Because they dislike it, most do it badly and often alienate more people than they motivate to help them.

Professional networking sites work two ways: they make it easier to connect with new contacts and colleagues, and they increase your visibility to everyone online—including recruiters and hiring managers.

Except for a few committed extroverts, networking is not most people’s favorite activity. Indeed, they avoid it religiously. It was easy to let your contacts cool off between 1995 and 2000 when networking seemed unnecessary. If you wanted a job you applied. You got an offer. You accepted or negotiated. The end. Not now. In every business downturn, people who haven’t contacted anyone since the last recession decide to rev up their networking. Because they dislike it, most do it badly and often alienate more people than they motivate to help them.

Professional networking sites work two ways: they make it easier to connect with new contacts and colleagues, and they increase your visibility to everyone online—including recruiters and hiring managers.

Everyone is talking about how dismal the job outlook is. “It’s a new Depression, worse than the Great Depression.”  or “The unemployment rate will go to 14 percent.” or “A flood of college graduates will hit the market in June.”

Your resume is the often first impression you make on a potential employer or business associate--and first impressions are important. That first minute read of your resume decides whether your resume gets pitched in the circular file, or whether you’re perceived as a six-figure candidate who can add value to the organization and called in for a meeting.

Except for a few committed extroverts, networking is not most people’s favorite activity. Indeed, they avoid it religiously. It was easy to let your contacts cool off between 1995 and 2000 when networking seemed unnecessary. If you wanted a job you applied. You got an offer. You accepted or negotiated. The end. Not now. In every business downturn, people who haven’t contacted anyone since the last recession decide to rev up their networking. Because they dislike it, most do it badly and often alienate more people than they motivate to help them.

With many people looking for work right now, what’s the best way to find a new job? Is it the classified section of the newspaper, career web sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, or maybe working with a employment agency or “headhunter”?

With many people looking for work right now, what’s the best way to find a new job? Is it the classified section of the newspaper, career web sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, or maybe working with a employment agency or “headhunter”?

With many people looking for work right now, what’s the best way to find a new job? Is it the classified section of the newspaper, career web sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, or maybe working with a employment agency or “headhunter”?

In this article, I show you how to use your time productively in a down economy so that you come out on the other side with more — more energy, more tools, and more opportunities...

There is a time for everything. When business is slow, budgets are tight, and anxiety is high, what is it the
perfect time for? Read on to find out.

1. Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter.

In this article, I show you how to use your time productively in a down economy so that you come out on the other side with more — more energy, more tools, and more opportunities...

There is a time for everything. When business is slow, budgets are tight, and anxiety is high, what is it the
perfect time for? Read on to find out.

1. Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter.

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.

I read about a study by a recruiting firm which focused on top executives hired by private-equity companies—the buyout firms. It turned out that the ones who were the toughest managers—those who were the most demanding—were also the most successful. They didn’t rate as high on evaluations in terms of building teams, achieving consensus, and developing people, but they stood out as exemplary leaders in private equity. Does this tell us something about CEOs and other top leaders in general?

In this article, I show you how to use your time productively in a down economy so that you come out on the other side with more — more energy, more tools, and more opportunities...

There is a time for everything. When business is slow, budgets are tight, and anxiety is high, what is it the
perfect time for? Read on to find out.

1. Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter.

Except for a few committed extroverts, networking is not most people’s favorite activity. Indeed, they avoid it religiously. It was easy to let your contacts cool off between 1995 and 2000 when networking seemed unnecessary. If you wanted a job you applied. You got an offer. You accepted or negotiated. The end. Not now. In every business downturn, people who haven’t contacted anyone since the last recession decide to rev up their networking. Because they dislike it, most do it badly and often alienate more people than they motivate to help them.

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.

Most new college grads have the challenge of offering more potential than experience. But with a well-written resume and sound self-marketing techniques, you can position yourself to be the ideal candidate and launch your career.