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New Posts on The Job Search

Default Thumbnail It’s a Match Game: Strengths to Company’s Needs

Pete’s miserable. Miserable. Said that he can’t remember feeling worse. He’s stuck... 

Default Thumbnail Job Concerns Living Inside the Head of a Person Near You

Do any of these job hunting concerns live inside the head of a person near you? I’m interested in... 

Default Thumbnail New Year’s Resolutions

It was hard to find much to cheer about in 2009. People and institutions seemed to let us down on a regular... 

New Posts on Managing Your Career

Default Thumbnail Lessons for a Successful Career

It’s surprising, frustrating, and disappointing when our strengths, (“I’m so organized;” “I’m... 

Default Thumbnail Professional Maturity vs. Social Sophistication

He said that he was impatient, hard driving, focused, bottom-line. That he had trouble with people who... 

Default Thumbnail Unrealistic Fear

Tom (Dick, or Harry) has a problem. He’s in way over his head. Competent, well educated, articulate,... 

Questions from Readers

Job Search After a Felony

Q: “I’ve recently been released from prison and want to get back into my profession. I’ve been trying to re hone my skills but... 

My Boss and I Absolutely Do Not Get Along!

A reader asks this question: “I have an ordeal I’m dealing with and need your advice. I’ve been at my current position... 

Some Questions Answered

Here are two “role-play” responses to questions you’re asking… Q: “In one of your recent columns you said that we shouldn’t... 

How Does the Networking Thing Work?

Q: I think I’m doing a great job of networking. I’ve spoken to dozens of interesting and kind people. They thank me, I thank them.... 

What Kind of Resume?

Q: “I’ve worked for several companies over the last few years. I’m not a job hopper but I am concerned that I’ll be seen that... 

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