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September 3, 2013
Published by Val Matta at September 3, 2013
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Job Interview Etiquette: 5 Questions to Avoid

Ah, the job interview. The one key element that’s standing between you and the job of your dreams. Hiring managers typically receive about 250 applications per […]
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August 29, 2013
Published by Val Matta at August 29, 2013
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Career Independence: 4 Steps to Make it Happen

Career independence: It’s what many professionals dream of obtaining, but what some never really get to achieve. In fact, a study conducted by the Society for […]
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August 26, 2013
Published by Val Matta at August 26, 2013
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Career Fair 101: How to Ace It This Back-to-School Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not holiday season yet — I’m talking about back-to-school season, which is filled with clean slates […]
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May 23, 2011
Published by Val Matta at May 23, 2011
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What Happens When You Apply Online?

We hope, when we apply online that someone is eagerly waiting to read every word of our carefully crafted resume. It is highly unlikely an actual […]
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May 23, 2011
Published by Val Matta at May 23, 2011
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Your Pro-Active Job Hunt Checklist

Remember when the experts told us to send out a pile of generic cover letters and resumes, then wait for the phone to ring? Those days […]
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January 18, 2011
Published by Val Matta at January 18, 2011
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Tell Me About Yourself

The ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Question: Use this question as an opportunity to position yourself for success. Why is this question asked? to see how candidates […]
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January 18, 2011
Published by Val Matta at January 18, 2011
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Thank You Etiquette

You’ve sent in your resume. You already know that a follow-up message is a critical step in your job search. What is the appropriate amount of […]
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November 10, 2010
Published by Val Matta at November 10, 2010
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Leveraging Recruiter/Staffing Agencies in Your Job Search

In today’s job search, one thing is certain: you must use many strategies to be successful. I just attended a workshop for professional job seekers. The […]
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November 10, 2010
Published by Val Matta at November 10, 2010
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Prepare Your References Now!

Pass the word – Do not underestimate the value of your references and the power they hold. References can be among your most valuable assets. Have […]
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September 1, 2010
Published by Val Matta at September 1, 2010
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Rethinking the Elevator Pitch

One of the hardest challenges of the job hunt is being able to create and communicate an effective elevator pitch when the time arises. The elevator […]
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July 13, 2010
Published by Val Matta at July 13, 2010
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Nailing the Second Round Interview

Chances are good that if you’re being invited back for a second round of interviews, then you’ve made a good initial impression and have something that […]
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May 27, 2010
Published by Val Matta at May 27, 2010
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Make Yourself Stand Out in the Interview

I was recently at the MBACSWP Conference , where we discussed a subject that is near to all of our hearts, as it relates to the job search. […]
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