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TOP OF THE FOLD
The Elevator Pitch Part 2
http://40pluscareerguru.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-elevator-pitch-part-2.html
Through: @NewCareerGuru
** Video. Grab someone’s attention.
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How To Show A Company Why You Want The Job
http://www.careerealism.com/how-show-company-want-job/
** Here’s the key: Your “homework” and, ideally, networking meetings should give you some ideas they’re facing. Heck, ask during the interview. Then TIE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS to their needs.
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FOR OLDER WORKERS
Too old to get hired?
http://www.thewisejobsearch.com/2010/03/too-old-to-get-hired.html
Through: @eExecutives
** Patience.
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NETWORKING
Five Ways to Help Your Network Think of You
Through: @InterviewSucess
** And give at least as much as you get.
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RESUMES
Ensuring Your Résumé Avoids Applicant Tracking System Pitfalls
** I’d like to address #3. Specifically, if you can make a solid contact with a hiring manager, and essentially be “pre-interviewed” in casual conversations, you may still need to do an ATS submission, but it’ll be less needed because the person who needs to see your resume HAS seen it.
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INTERVIEWING
Always Thank The Gatekeeper
http://www.sellbetter.ca/blog/always-thank-the-gatekeeper/
Through: @TiborShanto (HT to @MeghanMBiro)
** Amen and amen. And it’s a test of character: How you treat people who can, at least on the face of things, do nothing for you.
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Why Being the Last Interview of the Day Could Crush Your Chances
Why Being the Last Interview of the Day Could Crush Your Chances
** Become a morning person.
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Interview Questions YOU Can Ask
http://careersherpa.net/interview-questions-you-can-ask/
Through: @careersherpa
** I like this question “This job sounds like something I’d really like to do — is there a fit here?” better than asking about concerns or reservations.
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How to Win Your Next Job Interview
** It pays to answer the question asked – and to pay attention. Don’t let your rehearsals overwhelm your listening to what they actually say.
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Get The Interview: 5 Tips For Leaving A Great Voicemail
http://www.careerealism.com/tips-leaving-voicemail-interview/
** Always repeat your phone number.
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BRANDING / SOCIAL MEDIA
5 Ways to Build your Personal Brand
http://www.theemployable.com/index.php/2013/10/10/5-ways-to-build-your-personal-brand/
Through: @theemployable
** You are a product. Think like a marketer.
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5 Ways To Exude Professionalism With Your Personal Brand
Through: @jacobshare (HT to @One2OneResumes)
** I love the cartoon!
David Hunt, PE... Mechanical Engineer on the loose! 