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When ideas fail - phone interviews

When ideas fail, words come in very handy. (Goethe) Phone interviews can be killers. (Monday I'll talk about them.) The smartest people in the world often find themselves at a loss for new ideas. They have four choices: 1. Start t ...
August 26th, 2009 at 9:32 am

One resume service I recommend, and Monday's call

There are only a couple of resume services I suggest. That's because I use the resumes from them as a recruiter. The resumes from other ones just go into the trash. As you look for your next career move, you should research ResumeSpider to help you ...
August 21st, 2009 at 8:45 am

Noncompete clauses in employment contracts

Non-competition clauses Yesterday I talked a little about them in my Monday call. Today I loaded a video on what they are, what I think of them, and what you should do when confronted with one. Click the video at http://www. ...
August 18th, 2009 at 11:03 am

Interviews, non-competes, and finding a name

Today at 10 a.m. I'll be answering 3 questions 1. How can I prepare for an interview? 2. Should I sign this non-compete agreement? 3. How do I find the a particular manager at this company? I give an unfair advantage to all the candidates I send ou ...
August 17th, 2009 at 8:54 am

Monday call on interview preparation

I give an unfair advantage to all the candidates I send out on interviews. We talk for 10 minutes about interviews, and also about things I know about the people they are inteviewing with. Because of that, the people I talk to have a huge advantage ...
August 14th, 2009 at 11:10 am

What good are certifications, education, or associations in a job search?

Don't trust amateurs. Some journalist said certifications weren't any good for getting a job. That's an amateur speaking. Some certifications are a big deal, some aren't. Degrees and belonging to associations also work sometimes. Other times they ...
August 7th, 2009 at 9:47 am

If I were in your shoes, how I'd look for a job

If I were in your shoes, how I'd look for a job I got a bunch of interesting questions this week, but I decided the most important one was "How would you look for a job if you were in my shoes?" Today at 10 a.m. I'll answer that question. I'll tel ...
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 am

At 10 a.m. EDT I'll be answering 3 questions about resumes.

At 10 a.m. EDT I'll be answering 3 questions about resumes. Sorry about the late notice. I've been having email problems. Do't worry a replay will be available. You can call 712-432-3900. Conference access code: 435372# I will put the recording on ...
July 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am

Answers to 3 embarrassing job search questions

At 10 a.m. EDT I'll be answering 3 questions that embarrassed job searchers bring up regularly. You can call 712-432-3900 Conference Access Code:435372# I will put a recording of the call online at www.howtoreallygetagreatjob.com/FAQ/ People who ca ...
July 20th, 2009 at 7:50 am

Be a coward or swing for the wall - the big job

Most people are cowards and don't work hard to get the job they want. They are deep down afraid of the competition. For you, I'm talking about the job you REALLY want. It would be perfect. It is a big stretch, but you could do it. Sure you submi ...
July 16th, 2009 at 11:00 am