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- ***Four Essential Rules for Job Relocation - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperMoving to a new city or country for work can be tempting or sometimes may seem like the only option. But think things through before packing! Don't only move for money? - I've known executives who have moved to a country they were not interested in and away from family only to quit after a ...
Views: 632 - ***DOS and DON'TS of Online Profiles! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1.Don't include anything on Facebook, Myspace etc. that is suspect! You don't want anything that on your profile that wouldn’t want your grandmother or boss reading. Sex, religion and politics are potentially dangerous. And only share if you want to not by accident or default. According to ...
Views: 658 - ***Dealing with Layoffs - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperYour company is in trouble. The stock is down, reduction in force is rumored. What should you do? Having survived three layoffs, I can talk with experience! How to Avoid Being Laid Off Make yourself indispensable. -Working on the lifeblood of the company, key projects, or the live-or-die ...
Views: 714 - ***Current State of Affairs with Recruiters - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperJust as the market for some jobs have shrunk with outsourcing, cost-cutting and now the R word, so some recruiters are finding themselves squeezed. Internal recruiters may have to find applicants for 40-50 jobs and although external recruiters will be looking for less openings they could be ...
Views: 614 - ***Career Assessments - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperThe Meyers Briggs Assessments gives you useful information on yourself and how that can applies to your career. It is a widely used tool that is valid and well thought of. www.Keirsey.com has a free version of the Meyers Briggs test. It is a handy no cost way of finding out about yourself. ...
Views: 712 - ***Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It? Or Not? The Choice to Be Freelance or Fulltime Sliced and Served! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperI have done both and loved (and hated) both. Self Employed Pros 1. Freedom! You work as much as you like, when you like, where you like and dressed in what you like. 2. Money! A successful freelancer or consultant can make significantly more than the same job as an employee. And there ...
Views: 622 - ***Back to School or Not? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperFor me going back to school was a complicated decision. I didn't need to but "I thought it would be a good idea". I was totally right about that. I was lucky enough to attend a school where what I learned would not only have a direct impact on my career but on my life and personal growth. ...
Views: 668 - ***5 Resume Tips - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Sell yourself! List your top accomplishments and your biggest successes that will wow prospective hiring managers. 2. Write for the reader not you! Include the information that the employer wants to know and is interested in. 3. Keep it clean! Don't include gimmicks, graphics, or goofy ...
Views: 674 - ***Off The Wall Tips for Getting a Job - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from David CouperDon't write a resume Instead of sending out a resume, talk about who you are. Don't post a resume online but do post to blogs and other websites in your field. When a friend promises to send your resume to a contact instead of agreeing ask to speak to the contact instead. WHY not write a ...
Views: 590 - ***Coping with Long Term Unemployment - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from David CouperWhen does your unemployment become long term? Some experts say after six months. I say that in this market after a year is more accurate. Here’s why? In a good job market it can often take at least three months to find a management or professional job. Even if you find a job and interview ...
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