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Entries Tagged as 'Dream jobs'

Should I Look for a Job with a Competing Company?

July 14th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments

AW wrote a few weeks ago asking for help about a new job he started not too long before that in software sales in the Asia-Pacific market. He thought it was a dream job, but the dream turned out to be a nightmare for him. He originally was recruited with the possibility that the [...]

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Tags: Bosses · Career change · Dear Work Coach · Dream jobs · Technology · When to leave a job · Working smart

How a New Resume and Cover Letter Got Her the Job Interview!

July 7th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 5 Comments

She came to me with an ok resume and so-so cover letter…doubtful that just changing those 2 things could help her job search. But she got a nice surprise when

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Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job interviews · Resumes

Help! Recruiter Lied. Now I’m Stuck in a Job I Hate!

June 20th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments

Dear Work Coach, I have no idea what to say on a job interview when I seek the next job. So I really need your help…please…I feel myself in the dead water!

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Tags: Career change · Dear Work Coach · Dream jobs · Reasons for leaving last job · When to leave a job · Working in IT

How Cafe Navigation Tabs Can Help You Find a Job

June 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments

Because I’ve needed help many times in my own career with job search, career change, interviews or resumes, I selected some things I hope will be helpful to you

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Co-workers · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job interviews · Job search

Job Search: The Simplest Job Networking Tip of All

June 16th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 6 Comments

What could this golden gem be? Is there a trick? Some secret sauce only the most savvy know about?…working with a woman who finds job networking intimidating

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Tags: Career change · Creative job search · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job search · Networking

Help! My Hollywood Dream Job is Eating Me Alive

June 15th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

I’m 27-years old and work in the movie business…I thought I was doing pretty good. Cut to six months later and…I can never do it ‘just right’ for my boss.

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Dear Work Coach · Dream jobs · Salary & benefits · Uncategorized · When to leave a job · Working smart

10 Things I Learned in My 3 Month Job Search

June 10th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 13 Comments

One of our wonderful readers, Tom, just got a job. Wuhoo! And he was kind enough to agree to share some…sage advice after his own long, grueling…job search.

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Tags: Career change · Creative job search · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search · Networking

Still Looking for a Job? GREAT Non-Profit Job Source

June 10th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

If you haven’t found that perfect job yet and are open to non-profit work (or at least curious about their listings), run don’t walk your fingers to their site

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Tags: 40+ · Career change · Creative job search · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job search

Make Your Job Hunt a Daily Job. It Really Pays Off!

June 2nd, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

As an example…she just graduated college and already has a job lined up. In fact, it just happens to be a job with her dream company. I’m so proud of her!

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Tags: 40+ · Career · Career change · Creative job search · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job search · Networking · Temp jobs

How Do I Answer a Question About My Salary Expectations?

May 29th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

Well…I’m back. Hope you don’t mind me bothering you with a 2nd question. A company in New York asked me to apply for a job…what my salary expectations are.

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Tags: Career change · Dear Work Coach · Dream jobs · Negotiating salary

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