Profiling Best Job Search Sites: Indeed.com

February 2, 2010

The internet is an amazing tool.  Yet, it is also pitted with time wasters.  How do you know if a position is legitimate?  How do you capitalize on these sites appropriately?  Providing you with the best job search sites will help you manage your time more effectively and earn faster results.
Of the best job search [...]

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Best Paying Jobs in Nevada

January 29, 2010

I must admit, the title is a misnomer.  To clarify, this article is about the best paying jobs in Nevada’s public sector.  That is to say, this includes a combination of local, county and state positions.  The economy of Nevada is in dire straits.  It has a deficit approaching $900M.  The wage information I am [...]

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State Job Opportunities in Wyoming

January 26, 2010

Are you interested in working for the public sector?  You will learn about all state job opportunities through the course of these next few weeks.  Where can you find the most state job opportunities?  What types of potions are offered?  Are there services provided to help the unemployed get back on their feet? I will [...]

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2010 Best Paying Jobs for the ‘Average Joe’

January 22, 2010

The purpose of this article is not to make you feel average.  The truth is that we each have a unique combination of skills, strengths and experiences to consider when weighing your options of the best paying jobs that complement your skill set.  Not all of us are destined for med school or to sink [...]

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Easy Jobs for Transitioning into Self Employment

January 19, 2010

We thought 2009 was bad, and it was.  It is expected that 2010 is the year we find the bottom.  There are three basic ways to carve your financial path:

Rely on the government to help you through various services.
Rely on an employer to take care of you, through salary and benefits.
Create your own path. 

If the [...]

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Interview Coaching for Recent College Graduates

January 14, 2010

According to a study of recent employers “Salesmanship” is the most talked about deficiency during interviews with recent college graduates.  This being said, my first advice is locate some interview coaching and practice this component.  Many things create a positive and successful interview, including proper research of the company and industry, presenting you well and [...]

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Key Salary Negotiation Tips for Your Next Job

January 12, 2010

Everyone you turn to seems to have salary negotiation tips.  Don’t be fooled. Negotiating your salary can be tricky.  You risk leaving money on the table or pricing yourself out of the job.  This reminds me of the Bud Light commercials currently playing on television.  Too light – “Uh, whatever wage you want to offer [...]

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Go Beyond the Typical Interview Questions to Earn the Job

January 8, 2010

Congratulations, you have been invited in for the interview!  Now that you are in the game, get beyond asking the typical interview questions.  When preparing my clients for interviews, we spend quite a bit of time developing thought provoking questions.  Asking these types of questions demonstrate critical thinking skills and preparation.  They infer extreme seriousness about [...]

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What Job is Right For Me?

January 5, 2010

Asking “what job is right for me?” is a common question asked by most job seekers.  The mistake most often times made is for the job seeker to cast the net out wide expecting to have many opportunities materialize.  This approach can provide disastrous results in leading to increased frustration and decreased job prospects.  You [...]

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Have you Given Thought to Planning a Creative Job Search?

December 30, 2009

As an employment coach, I interact with literally thousands of frustrated job seekers.  Is there any such thing as a creative job search?  It seems that everyone is searching the online job boards and applying through that method.  To be successful in getting a job sooner rather than later, you have to mix things up.  [...]

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