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Monday Remix – June 11, 2012

Here is another look at some of the relevant content I’ve seen pass through my Twitter friends in the past week. Thanks as always for reading. Hope you find some gems in here that are useful to you,...

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Recent Grads: 3 Reasons you lack confidence in your resume

I often meet with recent grads to review their resumes. Usually, they start with some kind of apology about how bad it is. Maybe it’s not THAT bad. But for whatever reason they lack confidence in the...

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How to Get Interview Ready in 3 Hours

Get ready faster. My friend Miranda called me recently the day before an interview. She had only recently begun her job search. And she had done virtually no interview preparation. Good news: A well...

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Young Professionals: 6 Resolutions for the New Year

After college, you start every year with a blank slate. Now instead of coursework, it’s time to anticipate what you will accomplish in your career in the next 12 months. Many of us resolve to be...

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New Grads :: A great career tool you’re probably not even using!

  Keep up on company news, track your competitors, and connect with your network easily with this one little tool! The other day a client was asking me how to keep in touch with networking contacts...

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New Grads: How to make your boss love you

How to get in good with your manager without coming off like a complete suck-up. A recent grad asked me recently how he could “get in good” with his manager. Of course by “get in good” I presume he,...

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5 Ways to “Go Pro” in Your First Job

In my last message I shared the things I see new grads struggle with in the job search. Now I want to devote some airtime to what you can to do “Go Pro” once you have that first job. Every new...

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The “100th Blog” Blog

With this post, we officially publish our 100th blog! I’m not sure if that’s a milestone bloggers typically celebrate, but heck why not. I’m pretty sure if we were a TV show with 100 episodes, we’d...

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3 Things Your New Boss Wants You To Know

What they want you to know, but usually won’t tell you. In a recent presentation with students, we were talking about the importance of understanding what the hiring manager needs when he decides to...

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Resigning Right: How to Give Your Notice

Leave the same way you arrive: with class and professionalism. If you’ve been in the workforce for a year or two, you might find yourself contemplating other job offers. In that case, you may need to...

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How to be an Office Standout When You’re the Office Intern

One thing you can do to make yourself memorable, and helpful, in your internship.   So, you’ve got that nice plump internship. You’re dressing up and going to work every day. But you still feel like...

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The Top 10

There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still. ― Franklin D. Roosevelt It seems like a good time of year to step back and review. What’s been most important to you in our...

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How to Rock Your First Job

Hide not your talents, they for use were made, what’s a sundial in the shade? ― Benjamin Franklin If you mastered the post collegiate job search, then you are ready to step into your first...

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Stop Trying To Follow Your Passion

So you don’t know your ultimate PASSION. What are other ways to find fulfillment at work?

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Turn Your Internship Into a Job Offer

If you are angling for a full time job offer, your internship is the perfect opportunity to convince someone to hire you. Let’s look at 10 ways to do that.

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6 New Year Goals for Young Professionals

Maybe you are looking for your next job. Or you’re working up in the job that you have. No matter, it’s a great time to reflect on what’s working well and what you can do more effectively.

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8 Keys to Building a Good Relationship with Your Manager

Building relationships and establishing trust are key elements to success in any organization, especially for recent grads. One of the most important relationships to build is the one with your...

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How You Can Beat the “You Don’t Have Experience” Objection

If you’re a new or recent grad, the lack of experience can be a job search blocker. It can become a major point of frustration (and annoyance) as you attempt to launch your career. However, I’ve seen...

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How to Get Interview Ready in 3 Hours

Could you put your best foot forward in an interview with only 3 hours of preparation? I think you can. Here's how. The post How to Get Interview Ready in 3 Hours appeared first on LeaMcLeod.com.

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Young Professionals: 6 Resolutions for the New Year

Many of us resolve to be better at what we do, especially in the workplace. If that’s the case for you, here are a few simple resolutions that will help you grow as a new professional. The post Young...

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