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This Feels Like A Job

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 8, 2013 | 0 Comments

Welcome to day 8 in my Get Hired job search blog series.  Glad you’re here.   Question of the Day: How much time do you dedicate to your job search? A successful job search takes work. In fact, for most of us, it takes strategic planning and a commitment of significant amounts of time.   […]

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Know Before You Go

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

Welcome to day 7 in my Get Hired job search blog series. Are you finding it useful?   Question of the Day: Do you have a GPS in your car or on your cell phone? There is a quote by Lewis Carroll that states “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get […]

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Do You Remember Me?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 6, 2013 | 0 Comments

Today is day 6 in the Get Hired job search blog series and it’s the weekend. The weekend is the perfect time to implement tip #5.   I have a series of job search questions for you today! Where is the last place you sent your resume or filled out a job application? Did you […]

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

Happy Friday! It’s Day 5 in the Get Hired blog series. Are you ready for job search tip #4?   Question of the Day: Do you have your two essential lists handy? If you haven’t written your skills list and your goals list see links to previous posts in this job search blog series below. […]

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Where Do You Want To Go?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 4, 2013 | 0 Comments

 Welcome back to our Get Hired job search series! So glad you’re joining us.   On yesterday I asked the question “Where Are You Now?”?  I hope you took the time to create your list.   Question Of the Day: Where Do You Want To Go?   Did you know that June 21 was National […]

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Where Are You Now?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 3, 2013 | 0 Comments

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search series! Today is day 3.   Question of the Day: Where Are You Now? The question has two meanings and I hope you take the time to respond to each one. Tip #2  – Take Inventory of Your Skills and Experiences 1. Where are you now in […]

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Who Are You Listening To?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 2, 2013 | 0 Comments

Welcome back!  Yesterday I told you that I will dedicate my July writing to a blog series to help adults find gainful employment. Before we go further, I want to share a little more about me.   I began my work life at age 14 and worked every summer until high school graduation. I have […]

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You Asked For It, You Got It

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

Today is July 1st — officially the beginning of the second half of the year. I am kicking off the month by participating in my second “Ultimate Blog Challenge”. I will use this challenge to challenge you to up your game. I will be authoring 31 special blogs during the month of July. You know […]

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No Longer In Nicki’s Living Room

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 28, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Teen Toolbox sponsors two annual drives/events to raise awareness about the issues faced by youth aging out of foster care and to show teens that someone cares:   PACK A PURSE DRIVE™– collects and distributes purses filled with personal hygiene items to teen girls in foster homes, groups homes and homeless shelters each December […]

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