You are not on the phone to ask for a job interview but to propose a “mutually beneficial get-together”: An opportunity. Reference the letter directly and ask for the meeting. If you encounter any resistance it will probably be … It will help to read read my October 21st career advice piece “Overcoming Phone Phobia” at CAREEREALISM|Because EVERY Job is Temporary: http://bit.ly/4kGsak. You can also find other useful telephone techniques there and on other career sites. …

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Graphire on October 12th, 2009

Gimme a break and fire your career counselor, who is telling you to go embarrass yourself by asking for a job with a wink and a nod. Imagine asking that exact same question in an attempt to get a date with someone… Urrrrgh. … If what you really want is an excuse for a job interview , I can’t help you. Don’t mix up job hunting with a peer-to-peer discussion with someone in your field. It’s rude. Am I wrong? What’s the best way to say it, and in what setting?

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Many job seekers end up feeling like they are defending themselves in an interview , rather than showing how their career assets can benefit a prospective employer. This is the wrong approach – it’s all about the attitude adjustment. …. The article really gives a great insight into the things to consider when in an interview . The job interview is one of the most crucial parts in job hunting . I liked the idea of making the interview into an uplifting and fun experience. …

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Another great aspect of this site is that people who had interviews post about how the hiring process went and sometimes, even the interview questions which were asked. It also includes featured jobs from other online job search websites. I would definitely recommend this website to job hunters and people who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in a given industry. It absolutely is a great tool to use especially if you are confused or are not exactly sure what …

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admin on July 30th, 2009

Some have carved out their own job -search niche, focusing on nothing but resume overhauls or interview prep. Others bill themselves as do-it-all career coaches, taking clients from deciding on an industry to negotiating salary. There are even “personal …. Some tips , like practicing our spiel on voice mail to hear how we sound or standing up to make our voice sound more energetic, seem useful; others, less so. (Do we really need three ways to say, “I was referred to you? …

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Graphire on July 7th, 2009

Having trouble landing that new job ? Are you worried about where your career is headed? Are you struggling to get your new business off the ground? Does the topic “reduction in force” cause chills up your spine? Relax, there are specific skills you can … If you show up for your next sales call or job interview with drooped shoulders, a hang-dog expression, and a wimpy handshake you are setting yourself up for certain failure

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admin on July 7th, 2009

This advice usually comes from people who have never been unemployed and/or haven’t been job hunting in the last 30 years. Posted by: Sara | Jul 7, 2009 12:47:17 PM.

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Today’s tips come from Voce Communications, a marketing and communications consultancy based in Sunnyvale. As an organization that offers internships and career opportunities to new graduates, they have seen some less than professional … We saw a post written last week by a PR colleague named Buck talking about a particularly poor interview experience he had. This really hit home with us because as members of the recruiting committee here at Voce, part of our job is to …

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by Susan Ayers Richmond Career Development Examiner The pressure is on! You landed an interview and it might have been a while since you’ve been on one.

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The National Career Development Association publishes a web magazine, Career Convergence, monthly and in the June 1, 2009 edition an article by Tim Lutenski, entitled “Coping with Unemployment” discusses just that. … Even if you believe you’ve cycled through the stages and are at peace with your previous employer the emotions may still be present and manifest at an unfortunate time, like during a job interview . Employers can tell through non-verbals and para-verbals …

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