Monthly Archives: February 2011

Let Prospective Employers Know You Are Interested!

In the last couple weeks, Oprah aired a two-part segment with former regular Iyanla Vazant. Iyanla had appeared on the show 20 times in the late 1990s/early 2000s. Suddenly, she disappeared. Oprah brought her on to discuss exactly what happened. … Continue reading

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LinkedIn Optimization Basics

Kudos to you if you’re already using LinkedIn for career management or as component of your integrated job search campaign. Surveys show that employers are looking for talent on LinkedIn before they go to Facebook, Twitter, job boards, or search … Continue reading

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The “Accidental” Network

I met with one of my favorite clients this week to discuss strategy for the next phase in his career. “How is your network?” I asked. “Are you on LinkedIn?” He laughed and said something to the effect of, “Boy, … Continue reading

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Is Quitting a Job Without Another Lined Up ALWAYS a Bad Idea?

Several people have asked me this question over the last few weeks. Most of us (myself included) have been in a job that has made us so miserable, that we couldn’t see any alternative to walking out the door. Even … Continue reading

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The Start of a Beautiful Friendship: Scripted Networking Works!

I got an email from a client the other day upon reviewing the resume I just wrote for him. The client, we’ll call him Bob, said, “It’s fantastic, Kim. I never realized I was so special. I would hire me! … Continue reading

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Let’s Bring Charming Back to Networking

Some people have that certain je ne sais quoi that enables them to walk into a room and get noticed. They’re like magnets, natural authority figures; people are drawn in by their energy, and when they speak, people listen (attentively!) … Continue reading

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The Job Search Trap You Must Avoid

It’s an innocent mistake anyone could make. You’re in a job search, and you’re covering all your bases. You’ve got all the right moves. You’re networking… the right way. You’re rocking your elevator pitch. You not only know your brand, … Continue reading

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Is a Lack of Creativity Hurting Your Job Search?

Over the weekend, I read an article in “O Magazine” about creativity’s role in our lives. Like most people, I usually think this primarily applies to the arts. However, according to the article by Peggy Orenstein, scholars define creativity as … Continue reading

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