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Comment on Gettin’ lucky on your job search by My job hunt featured on The Work Buzz blog! « Chelsea Levy – my thoughts, my work, my life

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:18:41 +0000

[...] My job hunt featured on The Work Buzz blog! One of the interesting perks that comes along with working in PR is access to two different resources that connect journalists with the rest of the world: HARO and ProfNet. I answered a ProfNet querry regarding getting lucky in my job search. The blogger ending up using my story and linked to my blog post! Check out the article here: http://www.theworkbuzz.com/fun-stuff/gettin-lucky/ [...]

Comment on Ask us your question and win a prize! by William Cotten, Jr.

William Cotten, Jr. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:33:16 +0000

What is the best strategy for making a radical career change after completing a University Degree (Bachelors) when one is between 50 and 55 years old?

Comment on What’s Your Most Embarrassing Interview Moment? by Careering ahead: a look at recruitment and the job hunting process « Orbell Communications

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:45:56 +0000

[...] interview. Suits and art at that level are not a great mix and that day ranked fairly high on my embarrassing moments list for some considerable time [...]

Comment on Ask us your question and win a prize! by Claire Wills

Claire Wills — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:50:50 +0000

How do you get the details of the benefits (like health care cost and days of vacation) before taking a position?

Comment on Ask us your question and win a prize! by Claire Wills

Claire Wills — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:49:47 +0000

How do you ask if that’s the most that they will offer without offending them or sounding greedy?

Comment on Talk to The Work Buzz Contest winning question: Interview notes by Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:48:11 +0000

On accepting a job offer, should I negotiate for more money or other stuff (i.e. more vacation time, flex hours, quarterly bonus) upfront, especially if it is below my minimum acceptable salary requirements?

Comment on Talk to The Work Buzz Contest winning question: Interview notes by Ask us your question and win a prize! : The Work Buzz

Ask us your question and win a prize! : The Work Buzz — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:41:50 +0000

[...] off our contest, Talk to The Work Buzz! You submitted your great questions about interviews and we picked one to answer. Our winner is getting a copy of the book Career [...]

Comment on Gettin’ lucky on your job search by David Stillwagon

David Stillwagon — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:16:46 +0000

Luck does seem to follow hard work doesn’t it?

Comment on Employers can say some strange stuff, too by KiKi

KiKi — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:21:00 +0000

I recently went on an interview for a long term temp position. I was given two exams word and typing. After 20 minutes the ditzy receptionist realized that he gave me the wrong exam. So i had to take another exam. Then i meet the manager who after hearing my extensive credentials she had the nerve to ask me if i knew how to scan documents. So i overall i wasted 3 hours of my life. My question is how is that during a recession do certain ppl still have jobs?

Comment on 10 things you’re doing wrong in your job search by Freshers Yaar! » Blog Archive » Gettin’ lucky on your job search

Freshers Yaar! » Blog Archive » Gettin’ lucky on your job search — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:22:59 +0000

[...] 10 things you’re doing wrong in your job search You’ve got the flawless résumé, impeccable credentials and the perfect… [...]