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Entries Tagged as 'Job search'

Zen and the Art of Being a Receptionist (and Other Under-Appreciated Jobs)

August 18th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

As far as I know there are no college majors preparing us for reception work. And yet it’s an important job that makes a real difference to almost everyone we come in contact with. Many of us have held this honorable and often under-appreciated title. And there are many many more of us who [...]

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Tags: Career · Career change · Career development · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job interviews · Job search · Working smart · Workplace

How I Stupidly Screwed Up Getting a Job Interview

August 11th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

We all screw up interviews now and then - even someone who’s been through this whole job interview thing many many times and writes a blog just brimming with interview advice! Here’s what happened to me just this week.
I decided to reach out beyond my usual consulting clients and look for something new. One [...]

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Tags: Cover letters · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Resumes · Uncategorized

Job Resources for People Who Served in the Military

July 29th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

I’ve been thinking about the men and women who serve our country and what happens to them when they return and need a job. Not all of them…get their jobs back

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Tags: Career · Inspiration · Job search

A New Resume Can Totally Change Your Job Search

July 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments

since I redid my resume and cover letter style a few weeks ago, I have had a dramatic increase in my response rate. This week - four interview requests!

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Tags: Cover letters · Job search · Resumes

How Can I Get the Finance Job I Want in China?

July 16th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

Dear Work Coach,
I like your blog very much and I have some problem. I hope to get help
and advice from you.
I live in China. I am major in management which is the most difficult to find a job. While in college I have learned the same course as MBA in China. After graduation I [...]

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Tags: Career · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job search · Networking

Job Search: Let’s Talk about Your E-Mail Address

July 12th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

I just discovered a terrific blog called The Pongo Blog where I found a post by Julie O’Malley called Good and Bad Resumes: Want to See the Difference?
I highly recommend this post as well as a browse through the other articles. Lots of good stuff.
Julie she brings up one thing that I’ve been meaning [...]

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Tags: Cover letters · Job search · Resumes

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

How to Make a Job Search Totally Exciting!

June 24th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 7 Comments

Do I see you rolling your eyes? Going from interview to interview and never getting that magic “yes” can quickly put a damper on any feelings of excitement

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Tags: Career change · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job interviews · Job search

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

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