Monthly Archives: August 2010
The post-interview follow-up….don’t be a job seeker stalker!
Dear Job Doctor: Thankfully I have had quite a few interviews but have had less success hearing back from companies after I interview with them. Aside from writing or emailing a thank you note, do you think it is inappropriate … Continue reading
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Older job seekers: challenges and issues – advantages and opportunities
Older job seekers face unique challenges and issues but also have tremendous advantages and opportunities. Many older job seekers have left the work force in upper mid-senior level positions and with it, the higher salaries and benefits that come with … Continue reading
Quit sabotaging your job search with self-defeating stinking thinking!
Let’s get one thing straight: it is tough to be a job seeker right now. It seems that for every one position, there’s hundreds of qualified candidates. You put your heart and soul into your resumes and cover letters and … Continue reading
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Some of the worst resume blunders ever
Most of these are funny, but some of them are just plain ‘ol sad. Thanks to my friend Sandra Laws for passing these on! * Objective: Seeking a party-time position with room for advancement * Professional headline: 1 year old … Continue reading
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Colorado Biz Magazine Names Best Companies in Colorado to Work for
I often ask folks I regularly interact with, “How do you like the company you work for?” The answers are revealing. From bank tellers, grocery clerks, mechanics, lawyers, accountants and many, many others, I get different responses. Occasionally, a … Continue reading
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Job Doctor: One recruiter’s five-step plan for job seekers to get noticed
Dear Job Doctor: I’ve sent my resume in response to dozens of job postings but am not getting calls back. What am I doing wrong? Going Bonkers in Denver Dear GBID: This is a very common problem – probably the biggest … Continue reading
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