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A Challenge To Women Who Would Never Dream Of Presenting

Academic and business presentations can be scary. Job interviews, investor pitches, sales calls all involve presenting. Presenting on video, in...
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How to prepare your positioning statement or elevator speech

  • positioning statement
  • August 28, 2011
One of the most powerful tools for making a great impression in job search – and feeling confident while doing so – is a well crafted...
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The three new job interview mistakes

You’ve probably heard of job candidates who looked great on paper, but who were absolutely disasters in the interview. Due to the competitive...
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Cover letters, thank-you notes make a difference, 2011 survey shows

Approximately one-third of hiring managers say the lack of a cover letter will likely knock a candidate out of the running, according to a survey...
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Get hired by asking the right questions!

Asking questions in a job interview is not just to help you decide whether you want the job. The fact is, asking good questions may be necessary to...
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10 Smart Tips for a Successful Interview

Let’s assume you’re a smart job seeker and there’s no chance you’ll be late, take a cell phone call during the meeting, or...
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You're in the door. Don't do desperate

In this column, I usually write exclusively about creating killer resumes. Lately, in my work as a career coach in San Francisco, I've been...
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Tips for getting a job

When you apply for a job, there are some basic rules that help you land that new position you seek. Although these can seem pretty obvious,...
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How to Dress for Interview Success

  • career and job advice
  • April 27, 2012
In less than a minute, an interviewer will decide whether or not to hire you. By the time you have introduced yourself, shaken hands, and walked...
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Boring job interview? Try answering their questions with famous quotes

Interviewing for a job sucks. It's awkward, usually worthless, and the questions are often ridiculous. Of all the terrible job interview...
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