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Surviving Unemployment

Unemployed?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / April 23, 2020 / Comments Off on Unemployed?

At any time, you can become suddenly unemployed. Your world can feel like it has turned upside down and it makes your head spin trying to figure out what to do first. You need two things: information and a plan. When businesses make decisions to ensure their longevity, the impact is felt by all segments…

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Strategies for Job Searching Online and Networking

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Strategies for Job Searching Online and Networking

Finding a job that fits your skills, experience, and work preferences is a job in itself. You will need preparation, patience, and a viable plan. Every jobseeker wants a successful conclusion to their search. These “Insider Tips” will help you execute your search. Use these checklists to find your new job faster. Successful job searching…

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DIY Resumes and Cover Letters

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 19, 2019 / Comments Off on DIY Resumes and Cover Letters

Finding a job that fits your skills, experience, and work preferences is a job in itself. You will need preparation, patience, and a viable plan. Every jobseeker wants a successful conclusion to their search. These “Insider Tips” will help you execute your search. Use these checklists to find your new job faster. Resumes and Cover…

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Using Social Media for Job Searching

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Using Social Media for Job Searching

Finding a job that fits your skills, experience, and work preferences is a job in itself. You will need preparation, patience, and a viable plan. Every jobseeker wants a successful conclusion to their search. These “Insider Tips” will help you execute your search. Use these checklists to find your new job faster. Social Media Social…

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Insider Tips for Job Search Success: Launching a Job Search

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 5, 2019 / Comments Off on Insider Tips for Job Search Success: Launching a Job Search

Finding a job that fits your skills, experience, and work preferences is a job in itself. You will need preparation, patience, and a viable plan. Every jobseeker wants a successful conclusion to their search. This series of “Insider Tips” will help you execute your search. Use these checklists to find your new job faster. Start…

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Get Clear On What You Want and What You Do Well

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Get Clear On What You Want and What You Do Well

Finding a job that fits your skills, experience, and work preferences is a job in itself. You will need preparation, patience, and a viable plan. Every jobseeker wants a successful conclusion to their search. These “Insider Tips” will help you execute your search. Use this checklist to find your new job faster. Know What You…

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Become a Detective – Look for Companies that Fit You

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Become a Detective – Look for Companies that Fit You

Finding a job that fits your skills, experience, and work preferences is a job in itself. You will need preparation, patience, and a viable plan. Every jobseeker wants a successful conclusion to their search. These “Insider Tips” will help you execute your search. Use this checklist to find your new job faster. Find Companies That…

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4 Things You Must Do on LinkedIn

By Brenda Goburn Smith / April 21, 2019 / Comments Off on 4 Things You Must Do on LinkedIn

If you are searching for an opportunity or want to move your career to the next level, you must be on LinkedIn. It has 154 million users in the US; a comprehensive network for professionals, hiring managers, and businesses looking for talent and services. Your profile is one of your best personal marketing vehicles. To…

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Ready for that Phone Interview?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / July 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Ready for that Phone Interview?

Let’s get rid of the jitters by understanding what you might face. To be sure, interviewing, in fact, hiring practices for finding and selecting candidates have changed. Keep in mind that the challenge for human relations professionals, recruiters, hiring managers and their assistants is to hire the best candidate for the open position by screening…

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Top 10 Ways to Cope with a Job Transition

By Brenda Goburn Smith / February 7, 2016 / Comments Off on Top 10 Ways to Cope with a Job Transition

Keep your sanity while you search, change, or even if you lost your job Job transitions can be stressful—whether they’re due to layoff, starting a new job or experiencing drastic changes in working conditions. If you’re facing a different work transition, consider the following: 1. Take an honest look at yourself. What are your strengths,…

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