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June 11, 2012 9:56 AM
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The Sweet Spot: Helping Others Find the Inflection Point in Their Career

The Sweet Spot: Helping Others Find the Inflection Point in Their Career | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
I have always been a people watcher. I watch the way people react while in conversation. I watch emotions. I watch the dynamics of groups and how people respond.
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June 6, 2012 5:20 AM
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Get Ahead With a Mentor Who Scares You

Get Ahead With a Mentor Who Scares You | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
"You're the best!" the four American Idol contestants cried to their voice coach Patty after narrowly escaping elimination, "We couldn't have done it without you!
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May 30, 2012 9:40 AM
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Here’s Why “Following Your Passion” is Simply For Suckers

Here’s Why “Following Your Passion” is Simply For Suckers | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
One of my favorite bloggers is none other than Mark Cuban – yeah, the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
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May 29, 2012 10:03 AM
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Hiring Wisdom: A Few Good Tips From a Google Recruiter

Hiring Wisdom: A Few Good Tips From a Google Recruiter | 212 Careers | Scoop.it

Wise advice for job seekers to see this message:


If you want to hire the best, you have to go after the best because, on average, only about 17 percent of the workforce is actively looking for a job (and many of those are people you probably would …...

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May 25, 2012 6:13 AM
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5 Ways To Prep For Your Next, Better Job

5 Ways To Prep For Your Next, Better Job | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Baby Boomers held an average of 11 jobs during prime working years, and the job-hopping trend continues for their children, members of Generation Flux.
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May 22, 2012 5:26 PM
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Weekly Wrap: Does it Every Pay For Someone to Fib on a Resume?

Weekly Wrap: Does it Every Pay For Someone to Fib on a Resume? | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
When is a fib really a lie? And when does a fib-turned-lie really matter?
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May 16, 2012 7:11 AM
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Relax – You’ll Never, Ever be Asked For a Facebook Password

Relax – You’ll Never, Ever be Asked For a Facebook Password | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
It’s one of the hottest and long-standing recent HR stories. In March, the Associated Press reported on several job seekers being asked their Facebook passwords. Then, it spread like wildfire.
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May 7, 2012 9:14 AM
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Huntsy: A Smart Dashboard for Your Job Search

Huntsy: A Smart Dashboard for Your Job Search | 212 Careers | Scoop.it

Interesting -- going to check this out...


Ask any job seeker, and he’ll tell you that looking for a job is, in and of itself, a job. It’s time-consuming to prep your cover letter, tweak your resume, follow up and plan your interview, especially when you’re applying for multiple positions.

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May 1, 2012 7:51 AM
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The Peril of Stretch Goals: Why They Can Be Demotivating & Dangerous

The Peril of Stretch Goals: Why They Can Be Demotivating & Dangerous | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Dan Markovitz’s recent Harvard Business Review post on The Folly of Stretch Goals brings to mind a development in my own management incentive plan design work over recent years, as my clients and I address heightened concerns about risk and …...
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April 30, 2012 12:18 PM
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Choosing Between Making Money and Doing What You Love

Choosing Between Making Money and Doing What You Love | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
"If you're really passionate about what you do, but it's not going to make you a lot of money, should you still do it?" What a great question!
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April 30, 2012 8:52 AM
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10 myths about career planning BUSTED!

10 myths about career planning BUSTED! | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
From procrastinating to submitting oneself to inadequate information, Suchitra Surve, Director, Growth Centre identifies the 10 common myths about choosing a career and tells you why it will affect you in the long run.
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April 11, 2012 6:57 PM
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7 Things You Should Never Do During An Interview

7 Things You Should Never Do During An Interview | 212 Careers | Scoop.it

With the job market extremely tight, even the small stuff counts, especially when you’re on a job interview. That’s why it’s so important not to say or do the wrong things, since that first impression could end up being the last one.


With that in mind, here are seven deadly sins of job interviewing.

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April 9, 2012 9:48 AM
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Are You Hiring Real Rock Stars, or Just Pop Stars?

Are You Hiring Real Rock Stars, or Just Pop Stars? | 212 Careers | Scoop.it

Think about this from the perspective of how you present yourself during a job search:


It seems like everywhere you look these days, people are aspiring to be rock stars. Can you give a killer slide presentation? Then you’re a PowerPoint rock star! Are you especially gifted in dealing with people?

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June 11, 2012 9:37 AM
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Don't Let Your Job Search Depress You

Don't Let Your Job Search Depress You | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
If you are looking for a job right now, it is certain to take longer than you would like.
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June 1, 2012 8:02 AM
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Building Self-Confidence - Prepare yourself for success

Building Self-Confidence - Prepare yourself for success | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
You CAN become be self-confident! Learn how to build self-confidence that will really last with our 3-step action plan and video.
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May 29, 2012 11:24 AM
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Federal Legislation Re-introduced to Help Promote Hiring of Veterans

Federal Legislation Re-introduced to Help Promote Hiring of Veterans | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
By Eric B. Meyer To improve the reinstatement rights of returning war veterans, and to add more enforcement teeth to the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Pennsylvania Sen.
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May 25, 2012 6:26 AM
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Talent, Passion, and the Creativity Maze

Talent, Passion, and the Creativity Maze | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
We live in a world mad for talent. From Hollywood and sports to executive search firms and HR departments around the globe, everyone seeks that special mix of natural abilities and attitudes that will make performance pop.
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May 25, 2012 2:39 AM
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Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You

Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
How does a customer-service expert in Seattle catch the attention of a hot San Francisco startup in San Francisco, 700 miles away?
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May 17, 2012 9:55 AM
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College Job Seekers Say That Company Career Sites Are Most Important

College Job Seekers Say That Company Career Sites Are Most Important | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
When American college students and recent graduates go looking for a job, they want quick answers, trustworthy insights, and evidence the employers know how to use the various social media channels to add value to their search.
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May 7, 2012 9:16 AM
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Cover Letter Tips

Cover Letter Tips | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Cover Letter Tips: How to write a good cover letter by counterexample...
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May 1, 2012 12:09 PM
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Need Any More Proof? Job Referrals Are REALLY Important

Need Any More Proof? Job Referrals Are REALLY Important | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
You have heard this many times, I’m sure, but it never hurts to hear it again: job referrals are the best source of job candidates and new hires.
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May 1, 2012 7:50 AM
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The Folly of Stretch Goals

The Folly of Stretch Goals | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Let's dispense, once and for all, with the managerial absurdity known as "stretch goals." While it's true that renowned psychologists Edwin Locke and Gary Latham described goal setting as "the most effective managerial tool available," it's also...
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April 30, 2012 8:52 AM
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THE POWER OF A (GREAT) RESUME | Tandem Resumes

THE POWER OF A (GREAT) RESUME | Tandem Resumes | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
...I can't express strongly enough the impact that a crisp, achievement-focused resume can have when a hiring manager (or panel) is making a final hiring decision.
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April 13, 2012 10:54 AM
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How to Get a Job: A Classic Cover Letter You’ll Never Forget

How to Get a Job: A Classic Cover Letter You’ll Never Forget | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap is on a well-needed summer vacation. It will return after Labor Day. It’s a tough time for job seekers, especially for those who have been out of work for some time.
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April 10, 2012 12:10 PM
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What Recruiters Look At During The 6 Seconds They Spend On Your Resume

What Recruiters Look At During The 6 Seconds They Spend On Your Resume | 212 Careers | Scoop.it

Although we may never know why we didn't get chosen for a job interview, a recent study is shedding some light on recruiters' decision-making behavior. According to TheLadders research, recruiters spend an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates.

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