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Author Archives: peter
Work for Free?
Offering to work for free may sound crazy at first. But it’s really not. Think about it — you often look for a money back guarantee on products you buy. In essence, you are a product as well. Here;s what … Continue reading
Posted in Job Search, Market Yourself, Networking, Personal Growth
Tagged job search, market yourself, work for free
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Market Yourself with a Google-Optimized Resume
Because of the internet, and the ability to have access to countless resumes, it’s no longer a matter of going through resumes and trying to find the right one. It’s all about SEO, or Search Engine Optimization. Every recruiting agency and corporate recruiter uses software searching tools that enable them to search for special keywords for a particular job posting. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Interview, Job Search, Market Yourself
Tagged google, keywords, recruiter, resume, seo
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Leadership… or Lack There Of
Ever since I was 6 years old, I have been a member of a scouting organization which promotes leadership in adolescents. Many of the”higher-ups” in the organization have lost touch with what it takes to bring out leadership qualities in … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Market Yourself, Succeeding at Work
Tagged leader, leaders, leadership
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Education vs. Experience
I have two good friends who constantly argue about education vs. experience and the importance of a Masters of Business and Administration (MBA). Eugene, a web marketing entrepreneur from Rochester, NY, argues that learning how to be a successful businessman … Continue reading
Posted in Market Yourself, Personal Growth, Succeeding at Work
Tagged degree, education, experience, getting a job, knowledge, mba
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Accepting Criticism
I recently had a an eye opening discussion which reminded me that accepting criticism isn’t always the easiest thing to do. A few days ago, I had a meeting with 2 team leads for a project I’m managing. The meeting … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Market Yourself, Personal Growth, Succeeding at Work
Tagged criticism, critique, personal growth, problems, rejection
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A look back at 2010 Career Accomplishments
Now that the new year is here, it is the perfect time to take a look back at your career accomplishments of 2010 and evaluate if you are on track towards accomplishing your career goals. Reflect on Accomplishments With each … Continue reading
Choosing Which Offer to Accept
The day I graduated college, I was faced with a decision that many people would envy: choosing which offer to accept. I had two offers for jobs and each of the jobs had its pros and its cons, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Interview, Job Search, Succeeding at Work
Tagged careers, choosing a career, jobs, picking a job, work
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Doing “BS” Work
So you graduated college with a Master’s degree and you are ready to work! If you are lucky enough to find a job you are qualified for, you may find that small menial tasks are delegated to you – you … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Growth, Succeeding at Work
Tagged busy work, career advancement, careers, looking busy, work
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Work Ethic
A strong work ethic is one of the most important character traits to exhibit when starting out your career. One of the easiest traits to witness as a manager is an employee who works hard and gets things done. As … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Market Yourself, Personal Growth, Succeeding at Work
Tagged career goals, careers, jobs, look busy, work, work ethic
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Using Social Networking to Find a Job
“When all things are equal, friends buy from friends. When all things are unequal, friends still buy from friends.” That’s the basis of social networking (and when I say social networking, I mean building a network or friends and colleagues, … Continue reading
Posted in Job Search, Networking
Tagged careers, communication, getting a job, meeting people, networking, social networking, work
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