Thinking and acting in a creative manner helps immensely.

People often ask “What’s the secret for finding work?”

And the answer I give them is that there are no secrets. It’s usually what one does on a consistent basis that creates success.

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Sometimes it happens. Negative experiences with a former employer are tough to deal with when looking for work. Here are a few steps to try and take the edge off problems during an application process. (more…)

It is the rare individual who genuinely enjoys searching for a job. Most of us would much rather be working than searching for work, and understandably so; job searching can be frustrating and intimidating, with the payoff not being evident until it is complete.

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Self efficacy has been defined several ways, but all these definitions can be summarized as follows:

Self efficacy is your belief in your ability to accomplish a goal.

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Good job searching often requires saying the same thing to many people, many times, in many different situations.  Having a well constructed, well rehearsed 30 second “commercial” will help you make the most of your time with people, no matter how brief. 

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Take the Chill off a Cold Call 

            Contacting an employer out of the blue can be a daunting prospect. But we think it’s still one of the most effective ways to improve your network.  By changing your approach and attitude towards cold calling, you can turn it into an effective part of your job search strategy.

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