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Posted at January 25, 2012 by 0 Comment

Surviving the “For Now” Job

"To be successful, the first thing to do is to fall in love with your work." – Sister Mary Lauretta I'm flipping radio stations today, and the most unlikely 70's tune makes me think of jobs . . . Remember Stephen Stills', "Love the One You're With"?   While I don't recommend it for relationship advice (of course!), for some ...

Posted at January 23, 2012 by 0 Comment

Mini Monday Motivation – You Got ‘Skilz!

Soft Skills “It is extraordinary how extraordinary the ordinary person is.” – George F. Will   Sell your top 3 “soft skills” (personal traits). They are what differentiate you from your competitors with similar training & experience.   Need a 'lil positive 'kick start' to your job search each week?   SUBSCRIBE to this ...

Posted at January 18, 2012 by 0 Comment

Are My Job Search Expenses Tax Deductible?

  3 Simple Questions for Deducing What’s Deductible   Everyone in a job search could use to save a little coin I’d say, and most of us don’t want to pay more taxes than we’re legally required to pay (right?) One of the simplest deductions you may qualify for is the fee you paid me to rewrite your resume . . . ...

Posted at January 16, 2012 by 0 Comment

Mini Monday Motivation – Confidence Booster

References and Reviews Oh would some power the gift give us, to see ourselves as others see us! – Robbie Burns   Need a confidence boost?  Reread your reference letters, and/or annual reviews.  Or if you don’t have reference letters from key people you could or should, get on that & get ready for the warm-fuzzy-feel good to begin!  

Posted at January 11, 2012 by 0 Comment

Job Search Tips for 2012

Most Popular Posts for 2012 - Need Your Input! In reviewing my Top Read Posts stats for 2011, I wanted to ask YOU, my readers, what sort of information you want to read more about in 2012. In other words, let's predict my Most Popular Posts for THIS year -- please leave your requests, suggestions, most frustrating questions ...