Today it is all about YOU! Understanding yourself better will always help you understand others better. How did you get hired? I want you to dig a little deeper than how you landed your current position. What experiences, goals, values, opportunities, and skills helped you get hired? Why did you apply for the […]
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For years, many well-meaning adults advised students to pursue a job with the federal government or a large corporation. Jobs that provided a sense of security by way of a steady paycheck, good health care coverage, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, regular cost of living increases, and upward mobility. Other sought after benefits include
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I have done lots of interviewing and hiring. I used my experience to create the ebook “Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways to Land the Job Of Your Dreams”. The strategies outlined in the ebook are perfect for youth, college students, new professionals, and seasoned professionals. Yep, there’s something for you whether you are about to graduate
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Last week fast-food workers in 60 nationwide cities launched a strike as a way to bring attention to their demand for a living wage. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Fast food salaries don’t often pay much more. Workers in McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and other chains want an increase to $15.00. There were heated
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It’s back to school time! Recommendation: Add a portfolio to the school supplies list. Education is power. Youth are full of limitless possibility. They learn from every interaction and experience – either what to do more of or what not to do again and both can have positive consequences. The Teen Toolbox implements the positive
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TODAY – GET HIRED Strategy Session One Day Sale I invite you to sign up for my GET HIRED Strategy Session for 45 minutes of uninterrupted time with me to review your job search strategies. You and I will then work together to generate ideas and come up with creative solutions to employment issues or situations.
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Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways To Land The Job Of Your Dreams : Explanation of the 30 Get Hired strategies Get Hired job search resource list Bonus job search tips Job search tip #1 – Be Careful Who You Take Advice From Job search tip #2 – Take Inventory of Your Skills and Experiences Job search
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Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series. Congratulations!! You made it to day 31. Question of the Day: Are you willing to delay financial gain? The International Volunteer Directory defines the difference between an internship and volunteering as: “An internship is something that you choose to do in order to develop
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Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series – one more day until we reach the end of our blog journey. Question of the Day: Can you find a few extra hours of free time each month? I believe that each of us has special gifts and talents and we cheat the
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Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series. Thank you for staying connected through day 28. I trust you are making progress in your job search. Question of the Day: What is a mentor? The dictionary defines a mentor as a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. Many financially and professionally successful
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