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Recent graduates - Entry-level

Another reason NOT to post your resume online…

by Karen P. KatzAugust 28, 2007

Monster, the worldwide job board that encourages candidates
to post resumes with the understanding that potential employers and
recruiters will discover them, is the subject of a breach of security.
The credentials of employers and/or recruiters have recently been
pirated and used to gain access to candidate names and contact
information.  Unlucky candidates may expect to receive spam and have
their [...]

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Truthfulness as a job search strategy…

by Karen P. KatzJune 27, 2007

In
April ’07, blogs were buzzing about Marilee Jones, who left her job at
M.I.T. because of a lie she told years ago…  The basic learning point =
telling lies may result in shame and perhaps, being fired
In June ’07, Jack and Suzy Welch, the GE power couple who became Business Week pundits
in January 2006, wrote about the [...]

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New graduates – How to move-on and out, without selling-out

by Karen P. KatzJune 14, 2007

 

Timeless tips for new graduates…

1. RÉSUMÉS

Replace meaningless “Objective” statements with a strong “Profile”
Consider blending internship and work experience into functional categories
Begin sentences with “action verbs;” avoid “responsible for…”

2. COVER LETTERS

A cover letter cannot be generic – it must be responsive to the needs/requirements of the job
K-I-S-S – find a [...]

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Memorial Day – Cracking the Career Conundrum for Veterans and Volunteers

by Karen P. KatzMay 25, 2007

Chances are your weekend activities will be punctuated by the realization that your day off was established as Decoration Day 139
years ago.  The day was officially proclaimed to decorate the graves of
Civil War Soldiers; today we recognize those who have served our nation
in numerous wars.
Those who choose military or volunteer service generally do so
because [...]

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