Category Archives: Job Search

Work for Free?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by peter

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 →

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Market Yourself with a Google-Optimized Resume

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

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 →

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Choosing Which Offer to Accept

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

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 →

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Using Social Networking to Find a Job

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

“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 →

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How Borat can help you Find a Job

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

Most of you by now have heard of Borat, the infamous, fictional Kazakh journalist, depicted by a talented and intelligent British comedian, Sacha Baron Cohen. He has embraced millions of viewers by interviewing people who believe he is a true … Continue reading →

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College Internship: Why it’s a great idea

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

It’s the beginning of spring — spring break has past and there are only a few more months of school before the freedom of summer. A college internship is probably the last thing on your mind. Instead, you and your … Continue reading →

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Employers are Googling You!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

Did you know that thirty-five percent of hiring managers are Googling you to perform background checks and that nearly one-third of web research leads to lead to job rejections? The Bad That is why it’s a great idea to make … Continue reading →

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Find a Career, Find your Identity

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

Over the weekend I had the chance to talk to a few scout counselors for Plast, a Ukrainian scouting organization whose mission is to develop honest and hardworking individuals who possess personal responsibility, self-discipline and leadership skills, which will help … Continue reading →

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Advice for Accepting Rejection

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

Every person faces rejection at some point in life, but what separates the successful from the mediocre is how that person deals with accepting rejection. Most people have ambition and passion to accomplish great things in their lives, however, few … Continue reading →

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