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Thursday, January 26, 2006

INTERVIEWING: Negotiating With Mr. Smith, Part III: Smith vs. Jones vs. Greene

Contrary to popular wisdom, there are such things as good problems. If your wallet is too small to hold all of your cash, for instance, that is a good problem. So is having several employers bidding for your services.

Just like juggling...


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ADDING VALUE: Show Off Your Expertise and Get Published!

You are an expert at something.

C'mon! There's a topic you know inside and out. There's a topic you own. The trouble is, nobody's going to know...


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Tuesday, January 24, 2006

RESUMES: Under Cover (Letters, That Is) II: Word Smithing the First Paragraph

In last Monday's post, we discussed the three paragraph cover letter formula. Today, we'll delve into the actual wording of the first paragraph.

WARNING: After reading this, you may think...

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Friday, January 20, 2006

Q & A: Signs of Job Burn Out

(EDITOR'S NOTE: A few people emailed essentially the same question this week, so we combined and paraphrased their queries into one.)

Q: I'm bored at work. Am I burned out? And, if so, what can I do about it?

A: It's not surprising that a number of people asked this question this week. The Holidays are over, it's cold, dreary and the sun barely makes it past 5 p.m.Productivity often suffers this time of year, and mental stagnation rears its sloth-like head.

Are you experiencing job burn out or just the winter blahs? Take this short yes/no quiz to find out:

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Thursday, January 19, 2006

INTERVIEWING: Negotiating With Mr. Smith, Part II: My Pete Rose for Your Reggie Jackson and Matchbox

Many children get their first taste of negotiation with sports cards - baseball, football, etc. Sometimes, the trades are even. Other times? Not so much.

These bartering skills are valuable in the adult world as well. For example...


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Wednesday, January 18, 2006

ADDING VALUE: Casablanca: Be a Bogey

Casablanca is quite possibly the perfect movie. There's romance, action, intrigue, a politically charged sing-off in a bar, police corruption, expatriates, male bonding and good guys prevailing.

(Sorry if I spoiled it for you.)

Humphrey Bogart's flick is far more than even that, though. Casablanca offers a wealth of advice. Bogey's character in particular, Rick Blane, offers up several gems for adding value...

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Tuesday, January 17, 2006

NETWORKING: Networking Out of Town Part I: Laying the Foundation

Thinking about "moving out of Dodge?" You're not alone. Many workers, at one point or another, contemplate changing locales to improve job prospects.

Before you make the leap though, ask yourself three simple questions:

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