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Job Hunting While Still on the Job Without Raising
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12/26/2005
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One of the big don'ts in searching for a new job is insulting your most recent employer.
That holds true when in interviews with a potential new employer and when conducting your job search. It's in poor taste to openly search for a new job while at work, which can lead to other repercussions if your employer wasn't aware you are looking to leave
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Rejected by Your Dream Employer? How to Follow Up
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12/26/2005
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Passed over for a job you really want? Hold off throwing in the towel just yet.
"If there's an organization you really want to work for, don't let your first rejection be your defining moment," says Shelia Gray, director of global talent acquisition for International Paper Co., a forest-products manufacturer based in Stamford, Conn. "Continue to pursue the organization."
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Salary History Required
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12/21/2005
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Often when candidates are asked to include salary requirements when submitting their resume and cover letter, they find themselves in a �no-win� situation. But how do you �play it safe� without turning them off? And, how do you know what a reasonable figure is when you don�t even know what the job responsibilities are or what the entire compensation package is?
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Managing Your Boss When You Have More Than One
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12/21/2005
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When Eric Knudsen worked at a software company, he started out with just one boss. But when he was picked to help lead a new product and set of services, his bosses suddenly multiplied and divided.
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Baby Boomers, Beware! Don�t Let Your Resume Date Y
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11/27/2005
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If you�re a job seeker of the Baby Boom generation, you may be feeling a little left out by the job market. You�re certainly not ready to retire, but the young recruiters you send resumes to don�t seem to respond to your skills and experience. If you�re feeling symptoms of age discrimination, you should know that your resume could be the culprit, categorizing you as out of date and over the hill.
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How to Leave a Job Gracefully And Make a Good Last
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11/27/2005
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I quit.
It's a phrase that takes a lot of courage to say, especially when it's being directed at an employer. Utter it at the wrong time or in the wrong manner, and the results could be damaging to your career.
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Job hunting peaks during the holidays
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11/08/2005
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Nobody wants to be unemployed during the holiday season. But the holidays can be a great time for construction executive�s to find an executive-level job. January is typically the peak hiring month for most contractors, making December the right month to get your resume in the hands of potential employers.
Because many job seekers assume the holidays are a barren period for finding new employment, they may face less competition for job openings. In addition, many CEOs and human resources directors aren't as busy this time of year, which makes them easier to reach. The holidays also are also a good time to speak to employers since employers are usually working on their New Year budgets and making decisions about their New Year staffing needs.
Executive job seekers should keep in mind that many construction divisions may be scrambling at year's end to fill positions so that they can maintain their budget funding for the New Year. For employers with this concern, meeting the right candidate can be a holiday blessing.
Networking opportunities also abound during the holiday season, giving job-seekers yet another advantage. The season is full of opportunities to mingle with prospective employers at company parties, client gatherings and trade association events. By contacting an employer's marketing department or by speaking to local trade associations, you may be able to find out which firms offer the best networked and talked about holiday parties -- and how to get an invitation. Construction executives seeking employment opportunities should always bring their business cards to any holiday events, and they should have a resume handy.
Construction executives can also let the Internet advertise for them by submitting their profiles to construction-specific online resume databases-https://www.constructionexecutive.com/ce/jsp/staticpages/resumes/_executive_resumes.jsp,
professional marketing services- https://www.constructionexecutive.com/ce/jsp/staticpages/_executive_marketing.jsp, or electronic distribution centers which submit to thousands of construction employers and recruiters- https://www.constructionexecutive.com/ce/jsp/staticpages/_resume_distribution.jsp.
So with plenty of hard work and a bit of holiday luck, one can make the holiday season a rewarding season for the executive job hunter.
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Seven Cover Letter Mistakes Hiring Managers Say to
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10/30/2005
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A top result that came out of our national survey of 600 hiring managers and human resources personnel was best summarized by Melanie Prinsen, a Vice-President of Human Resources, who said: "Applicants must use a cover letter!"
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When, And Why, Executive Coaching Makes Sense
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10/30/2005
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Executives are often expected to run across a battle field, carrying a heavy load of employee and customer problems, dodging competitive bullets, while jumping over political landmines. The job requires a tool bag that includes communication skills, persuasive presentations, political savvy, analytical skills and a rucksack filled with sophisticated techniques and tactics. That�s why I love coaching these folks.
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Write a Thank-You Letter That Helps Clinch an Offe
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10/24/2005
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Don't think of a thank-you letter as a thank-you letter. That's the last thing it is. Instead, view it as an interviewing tool that will increase your chances of winning the offer. If you write and send your thank-you letter immediately after the meeting, you'll reinforce the qualifications you discussed with the interviewer and rise above other applicants -- perhaps to the top of the list.
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