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OK, I admit it. I was a complete nerd in high school. Driven by grades, grades, and grades.
It didn’t help that I had 5 siblings who were smart and ambitious, too. My brother Bernie led the pack with a solid 4.0 GPA. So, that was a lot to live up to.
I used to get a rush in September because it held the possibility of so many new beginnings...
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The holidays are here, and while some may say it's a tough time to job hunt, I’m here to tell you that it's also a golden opportunity to prepare for your future career.
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Let’s face it, competition for jobs is fierce. Today, you have to go the extra mile to attract attention and get an interview. Here are 5 discreet, practical strategies that will put you head and shoulders above the competition. No one has the time to do this for ALL job leads, but when you feel it’s the perfect opportunity, go for the SCORE.
S - Search on LinkedIn to find employees or company executives you can contact. Connect with an employee, learn about the company, and ask them to forward your resume.
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Screwdriver or power drill? Which would you use?
In your job search, speed is of the essence. Time is money and every week you are without work, you are losing net worth.
For example: if you make $100,000 a year, divide that by 52 and realize you make $1923 each week. Losing an important interview could set you back thousands of dollars. Missing an important lead could result in another 6 months of searching, or around $50,000.
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