Recruiter offers advice on what won’t impress Brad Karsh has thrown away stacks of résumés with barely a glance. He has judged people in an instant, based on what they were wearing and the strength of their handshake. And he still expected them to send him a thank-you note. World-class jerk? Nah, just a former
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Good job hunting Lynette Pharr-Ellis lived in Hawaii while her Army husband was stationed there, but it was far from paradise. She couldn’t find a job because of her husband’s career. “I was overlooked for jobs because I was told I wouldn’t stay long enough,” said Pharr-Ellis, whose husband has been at Fort Carson since
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Job hunting through the Net? 7 tips to help lift your optimism The job market is good, the Internet is buzzing, and optimism is high. Still, the best jobs require talent before you walk in the door — you need to know how to search. Here are seven tips to help you: 1. Navigate the
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Networking occurs in unexpected places Networking doesn’t always have to seem fake and forced; friendly conversation can do the trick, too. Back in November, Mike Campbell did what so many people do these days: He went on a date with someone he met through Match.com. What came out of it wasn’t a romantic relationship. Instead,
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A job seeker without clear mission is a recipe for frustration Want to get hired faster? Try playing "think and tell." Specifically, you should figure out exactly what job you want and why you’re qualified to do it. Then, tell your story to the right employers. Simple? Yes. Easy? No. That’s because most people would
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Key words make the difference for cyber resumes Millions of people post their resumes on Internet job sites with high hopes of finding that perfect job. But when weeks pass without a phone call, those hopes are deflated. The trick to getting those calls could lie in some key words. As a former television news
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10 Commandments to Writing a Great Resume With unemployement at lows not seen since 2001, the resume is the most important tool a job seeker has to get noticed. Unfortunately, recruiters see resumes everyday with errors that reduce a candidate’s chances of being considered by a potential employer. Sherrie Dvorak, Lead Recruiter with Frontline Source
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Are You Ready To Cross Over To Consulting? If you’re a tech professional working in an IT organization and contemplating a career change, you’ve probably considered becoming a consultant. But while the work and pay may look more exciting from your office window, be forewarned: There are pros and cons to making the jump from
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Give your resume a spring cleaning Springtime signifies renewal and a fresh start. It’s also a great time for spring cleaning. But this year, don’t stop at washing the windows, vacuuming under the furniture and throwing away the old winter clothes. It’s also time to spruce up your resume. Your resume is the first impression
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Acing The HeadhunterAcing The Headhunter Many top-level job candidates see the search firm as a hurdle to be hopped to get to the "real" interview with the company offering the job. Such an attitude can be a fatal mistake, killing your chances for the job at hand and any future openings handled by the recruiter.
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Resumes that rock If you are at midlife and it’s been a while since you revised your resume, you’re in for a surprise. A lot of the rules for resume writing no longer apply. Customization counts, as does the importance of key words. Let’s start with customization: That means writing a resume that presents you
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Marketing yourself If you rely on the Internet to help you get the best bargain, you’d be right at home in the 21st century job market. Tuesday, dozens of employers, including Johnson & Johnson, were directing applicants to fill out online applications at The Commercial Appeal’s May job fair, saving them the cost of printed
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What Happened to Your Parachute? Thirty years ago, hardly anyone understood the question, "What color is your parachute?" Today, it’s the job hunter’s mantra. Richard Bolles reckons with what has changed in the world of careers — and, perhaps more important, what hasn’t.In 1991, the Library of Congress surveyed more than 2,000 readers and crafted
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You don’t have to be well liked to succeed

Job Search Strategies for Lawyers in Transition In today’s environment of corporate consolidations and firm mergers, lawyers may face changes in their employment status without warning. Lawyers in transition should use a variety of methods to find a new position, as it is impossible to know which one will result in successfully landing another opportunity.
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