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40 Best Career Counselor Blogs for the Brand New Graduate

40 Best Career Counselor Blogs for the Brand New Graduate

Transitioning from college into full-time work is rarely an easy journey. There’s a lot to learn about office culture, time management, keeping jobs and even about what you really want out of a career. With so much to learn and take in, many new grads find themselves looking for a little help and guidance to [...]

Do You “Brown-Nose” The Boss?

Do You “Brown-Nose” The Boss?

We will not deny that some people get ahead by sucking up.  Some bosses love that sort of behavior and reward it accordingly.  If your boss is someone like that and you wish to stay working for this boss then you need to do what the boss likes, i.e. suck up. It’s utterly ridiculous when [...]

How to Get The Job You Really, Really Want (Part 3)

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Let’s imagine that you are a Software Engineer and your dream job is to work for Microsoft and develop the next version of Halo. Do you want to stack the deck in your favor? Try this sneaky / strategic move. Find a resume of someone already working there and match your resume as closely (and [...]

How to Get The Job You Really, Really Want (Part 2)

How to Get The Job You Really, Really Want (Part 2)

In my last post I mentioned Linkedin, so in this one I am going to keep that vibe going. In this post, I am going to go a bit deeper in what I posted yesterday. In so many words, find people who work for a company you are interested in and then ask them refer [...]

How To Get the Job You Really, Really Want (Part 1)

How To Get the Job You Really, Really Want (Part 1)

A very good friend of mine is a brilliant fellow named Otis Collier. We have worked together on several occasions and are planning to do a VERY cool project together in the near-future, but more on that later. I wanted to share with you guys a job hunting strategy that he shared with me that [...]

How To Pick The Right Career (Part 1)

How To Pick The Right Career (Part 1)

If someone were to ask me, “Jim, what is the right career for me?” I would probably shrug my shoulders and say something like, “Umm… I don’t know. Probably the career that will be there next year and for years to come.” What do I mean by that? Simply put, industries are hot one minute [...]

Don’t waste time talking to the wrong recruiter

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Can I tell you a secret? If you meet a Recruiter during your networking activities, don’t waste your time talking to the wrong one. Although many people believe the contrary, there is no one size fits all when it comes to Recruiters. When I was Recruiting for Lanta Technology Group (way back in the day) [...]

The Dirty Word Linkedin Game

The Dirty Word Linkedin Game

Okay, chalk this post up to someone who was bored and looking for a few giggles. With my Recruiter hat on, I went to Linkedin in and began searching the profiles. Okay, I admit that this doesn’t sound too exciting. Well, guess what I did to shake things up a bit? I began to base [...]

Desperate for a Job? How Far Would you go to Get One?

Desperate for a Job? How Far Would you go to Get One?

A Survey Conducted by the IT Job Board Finds That While a Large Percentage Would Keep Details About a Job They are Applying for Secret From Colleagues and Try to Get Inside Secrets to Gain an Interview, Many Find These Tactics Morally Wrong.

With improving economy, it's vital for job applicants to check their egos at the door

With improving economy, it's vital for job applicants to check their egos at the door

Nail down that dream job as corporations step up hiring after lean years! As the economy improves and more and more jobs begin to get filled, it is more important than ever for job applicants to listen and learn through the interviewing process.