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Category Archives: Job Search
Vacation from a job search? To rest or not…
As it is summer and I am going on vacation next week, I thought this previous blog about job searching on vacation is very timely: A couple of years ago, I was in a job search that had lasted … Continue reading
The Benefits of Joining a Job Search Buddy Group
In past blogs, I have written about the benefits of attending job search clubs, from networking, learning new job search techniques and improving self-esteem, and getting out of the house and away from the computer. Now, I want to share … Continue reading
In Honor of Women’s History Month
Barriers Women Face in a Job Search: As a female career and academic advisor with a Minor in Women’s Studies, I often work with women job seekers on ways to overcome barriers in their job search, both at MassEdCO and in … Continue reading
Bouncing Back – My Journey to find meaningful work
A few months ago I was in the right place at the right time and was fortunate to be offered a position at MassEdCO as an education advocate. A couple months before I received this job offer, I was in … Continue reading
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7 Ways to keep your New Year’s Resolutions – Staying in Integrity in Your Job Search
“Integrity means doing the right thing when no one is looking” – C.S. Lewis Every year I make various New Year’s resolutions, with very intention on eating less, exercising more, listening better, you name it. What I did not know … Continue reading
90 Second Commercial – Stand Out with Video
A few months ago, I meet with a very talented film digital engineer, Gary Brefini. Gary had agreed to film a 90 second commercial for me, which is part of my personal branding plan. Gary had developed an outline to … Continue reading
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New Years Resolutions for a successful job search
It is that time of year. People may be asking you what your New Year’s resolution as well as sharing theirs. If you are in a job search, your resolutions may and should involve your job search. If … Continue reading
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Job Searching During the Holidays –
Just this past Tuesday, I offered a workshop on Advanced LinkedIn to a local job seeking club. It was Dec. 2, and even with this popular topic, there were only 6 members in attendance. I was hoping the numbers were … Continue reading
The Benefits of Joining a Job Search Buddy Group
In past blogs, I have written about the benefits of attending job search clubs, from networking, learning new job search techniques and improving self-esteem, and getting out of the house and away from the computer. Now, I want to share … Continue reading
Using Facebook Strategically for a Job Search – 7 Ways to start now
Using Facebook Strategically for Job Search This past weekend, I was at a teach-in at MIT, for the Institute of Career Transitions, where volunteer as a board member. We were planning future boot camps and webinars for job seekers, and my committee … Continue reading
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