Tag Archives: Job Club

The Benefits of Joining a Job Search Buddy Group

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Rachelle Lappinen

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 →

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7 Ways to keep your New Year’s Resolutions – Staying in Integrity in Your Job Search

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Rachelle Lappinen

“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 →

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7 ways to recover from a lay off

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Rachelle Lappinen

A few months ago, I was so excited. I had received an offer for my dream job,(see my LinkedIn profile for more details). I was to be the College and Career Navigator for our local community college. This had been … Continue reading →

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Job Searching During the Holidays –

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Rachelle Lappinen

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 →

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The Benefits of Joining a Job Search Buddy Group

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Rachelle Lappinen

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Post your resume on Monster, CareerBuilder and forget it, Not!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Rachelle Lappinen

Originally posted on Solutions by Rachelle:
When Monster was founded in 1999, I was in my second job search after college. After spending one year selling insurance, I discovered that I really was not a natural sales person. Only a…

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I Landed a job at the YWCA…

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Rachelle Lappinen

Here is how I did it: Yesterday, I brought lovely brownies to Acton and on Wednesday, chocolate chip cookies to Westford job seeking groups. I wanted to go to Littleton, but there was no meeting this week. Why did I … Continue reading →

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Online Personal Branding – 10 ways to use LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to propel your job search

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Rachelle Lappinen

According to author Dan Schawbel, personal branding “is about unearthing what is true and unique about you and then communicating that, through various mediums, to the right people.” By creating an online personal brand, you will control what people find … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Join a Job Club

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Rachelle Lappinen

Originally posted on Solutions by Rachelle:
When I got laid off from my job as an underwriter about a year in a half ago, I was at my local library, where I saw a sign titled “Join the Leominster Job…