Job Search: The Dual Mentality

Job Search: The Dual Mentality

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Last night I gave a presention to a group of about 40 job seekers at a local church. I focused on the concept which was first introduced by Tom Peter in his 1997 Fast Magazine article, “The Brand Called You.” That is… you need to think like you’re the CEO of Me Incorporated during your job search (and, well, really during your whole career!). This message is a core theme in my book, What You Need To Know To Get A Job Now!, and I’ve mentioned it many times here on the daily career blog. As CEO of Me Inc, you have many roles to fulfill. In the beginning stages of your job search, there are definitely 2 you have to jump into…

Right Now Could Be The Right Time To Change Careers

Right Now Could Be The Right Time To Change Careers

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It’s 8:05am on the first day back to work in 2011. Are you sitting in your cubicle wondering how you go to this point in your life? When you were 9 years old did you dream that you would be doing what you are doing — now that you are 30, 40, 50, or 99 years old? When asked what we wanted to be when we were 9 years old, we may have answered a Pop Star, Astronaut, Pilot, Doctor, Army man/woman, etc. No one - at least no one that I have ever come across - dreamed of being an Actuary, Customer Service Representative, Cashier, or etc. What happened? How did things get off course? Or did life take a better course since many of you have exceeded your dreams?

What About Passion?

What About Passion?

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Dan Miller, the Author of “48 Day To The Work You Love”, said in an interview on the Early Show that college kids put more thought into where they are going for spring break than they do into the career they will have the rest of their life! John Meredith, Sr. - a teacher, leader, and musician, was a man of passion. He lived a life that used all his gifts.

GET HIRED!

GET HIRED!

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we teach you the techniques to ACE the interview and negotiate for 10%-30% more in compensation. The GET HIRED module is the backbone of getting a job. If you don’t do well in the interview, you won’t get the job. The hiring manager will make a “hire/no-hire” decision within the first 10 seconds of meeting you. Will you operate at a deficit, or will you form a “hire” opinion in those first few seconds?

I would rather go to the dentist than do a job search…

I would rather go to the dentist than do a job search…

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By Angela Loeb “I’ve submitted my resume to a 100 postings and not one call.” “My resume is going into a black hole.” “I’ve received quite a few phone calls, but I haven’t been invited in for any interviews yet.” … Continued