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Dealing With Layoff Anxiety: 6 Practical Tips
LEARN MORE ➞: Dealing With Layoff Anxiety: 6 Practical TipsReduct your anxiety over a layoff with these 6 tips. If you’re feeling anxiety about layoffs, you are far from alone. According…
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Should you mention a former employer in your LinkedIn Headline? -ex Facebook -ex Google
LEARN MORE ➞: Should you mention a former employer in your LinkedIn Headline? -ex Facebook -ex GoogleShould you mention your former employer in LinkedIn headline? Hey guys, just so you know, I used to date Ryan Gosling back…
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How long can my executive resume be? Are two or three pages in length OK?
LEARN MORE ➞: How long can my executive resume be? Are two or three pages in length OK?How long can my executive resume be? Are two or three pages in length OK? This blog answers these questions.
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Should I Post About My Mental Health Battle on Social Media?
LEARN MORE ➞: Should I Post About My Mental Health Battle on Social Media?Is it Appropriate to Write About My Mental Health on LinkedIn? Dear Sarah, The last few years have been really hard. Mentally…
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7 Easy LinkedIn Profile Updates to Drive Results for Job Seekers
LEARN MORE ➞: 7 Easy LinkedIn Profile Updates to Drive Results for Job Seekers7 Easy LinkedIn Profile Updates for Job Seekers
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5 Reasons non-job seekers need a resume
LEARN MORE ➞: 5 Reasons non-job seekers need a resumeIt’s a known fact that you need a resume if you are a job seeker. It is a marketing tool to showcase…
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Laid Off: Can I Negotiate my Severance Agreement?
LEARN MORE ➞: Laid Off: Can I Negotiate my Severance Agreement?If you are laid off, you might be able to negotiate the terms of your severance agreement. If you are ever presented…
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15 Competitive Advantages of Boutique Outplacement Services
LEARN MORE ➞: 15 Competitive Advantages of Boutique Outplacement ServicesLayoffs.fyi, an online crowdsourced layoffs tracker that is used by many as a source of information, showed a recent Q2 2022 spike…
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Host Networking Meeting in Raleigh-Durham area
LEARN MORE ➞: Host Networking Meeting in Raleigh-Durham areatheir current position. Networking meetings allow for new ideas to flourish, dreams to develop and friendships to be made. Having a go-to…
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50 inspirational women leaders in the Triangle
LEARN MORE ➞: 50 inspirational women leaders in the TriangleAfter conducting market research and receiving peer nominations, our firm has compiled a list of 50 women in the Raleigh-Durham area that we find most…
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3 Ways to Create a Modern Executive Resume
LEARN MORE ➞: 3 Ways to Create a Modern Executive ResumeJob seekers need to stand out in a sea of applicants and taking the time to create a modern executive resume could…
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Valuable + Actionable Advice from Job Seeker during Long-Term Unemployment
LEARN MORE ➞: Valuable + Actionable Advice from Job Seeker during Long-Term UnemploymentBriefcase Coach, Sarah Johnston sits down to interview a client who recently landed a job after a period of long-term unemployment and…
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The Organizational Chart: No Longer a Hidden Secret
LEARN MORE ➞: The Organizational Chart: No Longer a Hidden SecretWhen a candidate is offered a job, there are many factors to consider – pay structure, benefits package, corporate environment, work schedule,…
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Leadership Lesson: Celebrate success of other people
LEARN MORE ➞: Leadership Lesson: Celebrate success of other peopleTo celebrate the success of an employee or team member is an easy way for leaders to boost employee morale and retention…
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December Hiring is Different this Year
LEARN MORE ➞: December Hiring is Different this YearDecember hiring typically sees a slowdown in new hire postings and job offers but this year trends are different. The fourth quarter…
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Can I use a resume template?
LEARN MORE ➞: Can I use a resume template?The gold standard is a professionally curated resume, which can be expensive. Alternatively, DIY job seekers can use a resume template to…
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Is Your Job Search Overwhelming? 3 key components to success
LEARN MORE ➞: Is Your Job Search Overwhelming? 3 key components to successA job search can be overwhelming and exhausting. Even just the idea of searching for a job can leave you feeling paralyzed.…
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How to Follow Up with a Recruiter
LEARN MORE ➞: How to Follow Up with a RecruiterFollow Up With a Recruiter Using Notes Job searching can often feel like dating. It is important to follow up with a recruiter…
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Best Kids’ Books about Jobs and Career Exploration
LEARN MORE ➞: Best Kids’ Books about Jobs and Career ExplorationAs a parent and career coach, I often get asked to give book recommendations for kids’ books about jobs and careers. Illustrated…
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Choosing the Right Resume Format
LEARN MORE ➞: Choosing the Right Resume FormatWhich Resume Format is the Best: Chronological, Hybrid, Graphic or Functional? Executive job seekers all know the importance of crafting an exceptional…
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Navigating Your International Job Search
LEARN MORE ➞: Navigating Your International Job SearchA famous quote by the philosopher St. Augustine states, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only…
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7 Reasons Why You Should Subscribe to “The Briefs” Job Search Newsletter
LEARN MORE ➞: 7 Reasons Why You Should Subscribe to “The Briefs” Job Search NewsletterThese days, it seems like everyone wants you to subscribe to their newsletter. Why should you sign up for another e-mail? Simple:…
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LinkedIn Profile Picture: Tips for a Great Headshot
LEARN MORE ➞: LinkedIn Profile Picture: Tips for a Great HeadshotWhat should your LinkedIn Headshot look like? A picture is worth a thousand words. This famous American idiom is a great reminder…
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How to Find a Job After Military Service
LEARN MORE ➞: How to Find a Job After Military ServiceSearching for a job after military service can feel never-ending. Looking for high-quality career advice after military service but don’t know where…
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Resources for Landing A Job During COVID
LEARN MORE ➞: Resources for Landing A Job During COVIDAre you losing faith in your job search? Things were smooth sailing last January. Maybe you were projecting your best year ever!…
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