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Yearly Archives: 2011
#1 Job-Search Technique in Eight
We all know that ‘word-of-mouth’ produces the majority of job offers; close to eight times more than the other seven techniques combined, but there are still holes in many searchers’ word-of-mouth procedures. Typically, the searcher develops a list of well-researched employers that meet ALL the candidates’ needs; i.e. compensation, commute, etc. Then, contacts friends and […]
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What were you thinking???
I was driving a big 80’s vintage Buick Electra. For those too young to remember, this big car is big…like aircraft carrier big. I was running late to make an important proposal (identical to arriving for a job interview) so I parked in the first available space, closest to the door, grabbed my suit-coat, and […]
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Compensation: ASK for what you want and the ASK must be succinct, precise, and relevant
Across a range of industries, 74% of new hires in a recent study chose to negotiate their compensation, and they increased their starting salaries by an average of $5,000, say Michelle Marks of George Mason University and Crystal Harold of Temple University. The most effective tactics included persuasion, threats, and even misrepresentation; compromising and accommodating […]
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Becoming and Staying Marketable *2011 to 2025!
Are you noticing the changes? Or, are you Freddie the Frog on the stove in cold water? You don’t notice the heat rising until too late; but, if you suddenly get placed in the new enviroment, the boiling water smarts…big time. Today’s workplace demands are shaping up like this: Read the best of the rest…
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How is success created?
Organizational success is founded on vision, missions, and goals that match the changing needs of societies, markets, and economies. Organizational cultures must continually change to meet the new realities. Change or die.
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