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Sample of Shelley’s List for a Forced Choice

July 16, 2011

High Income Medium-sized city Near mountains Cost of living not too high Opportunity for advancement Nonsexist environment “Name” company Company that isn’t making weapons Lots of open land nearby Medium amount of pressure – someplace where I’m challenged, but not panicked Minimal travel as part of job Good ballet company in town Town with parks, [...]

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Conflict of Interest

June 12, 2011

The public has been conditioned to think that conflict-of-interest issues only apply to politicians and other government officials held to high ethical standards. But the truth is that these issues are relevant to every workplace and affect all employers and employees. Whenever an employee finds themselves in a situation where their interests are at odds [...]

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Homework Works

May 25, 2011

You also want to dig for information like this. Who’s going to interview you? Will the interviewer be able to make the ultimate decision about your job? How long has he or she been at the company? Assuming it’s a man, where did he work before? Where did he go to school? Where did he [...]

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Homework Works

May 17, 2011

Discover your nearest resources for job information and then use them. Chances are you’ll never have to be restricted by distance. Another kind of homework that works is simple speaking up. Tell everyone you meet, see and know that you’re interested in the Farcas Corporation. Ask if anyone knows anyone who works there. Honestly, it [...]

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Get a Job in 60 seconds

May 2, 2011

“I also want them to stop and look and ask questions when I take them on a tour. Genuinely. Not merely going through the motions. It’s the same principle of reacting to and enjoying where you are. At this point the introductions and warm-up period are over. The interview is starting in earnest. If your [...]

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Resume the Attack

April 25, 2011

Offer more than just yourself. Offer some proven or potential experience. Be original without being flaky. Ask for an interview. Don’t ask for a job. And don’t even think of mentioning salary or salary levels. Get all that. It’s essential. Do all of the above in less than one page. Less than half a page [...]

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Your Problems are All Behind You

April 12, 2011

Beware of phone numbers. If you do call, just schedule an interview. Don’t let them interview you over the phone. Example: We need a shirt sleeve executive. Call 222-9999 Avoid ads that sound negative. You can literally have it all. A good tomorrow and an even better today. Example: NEEDED: Three people to do the [...]

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More on how to Get a Job in 60 seconds

April 9, 2011

Avoid generalities like, “I want a good job I’ll enjoy.” Summary. Condense your qualifications any any accomplishments that prove you can do what you say you want to do. Make this a clear, concise statement about your past contributions and how they empower your ability to contribute in the future. For example, how your managerial [...]

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Get a Job in 60 Seconds

April 5, 2011

Check your grammar and spelling. Recheck your grammar and spelling. Make sure your resume expresses the unique person you really are. Now all that’s left is to select your paper (white heavy bond works) and your copy or reproduction process (black rich-looking type works). “Mimeographed or gray copies don’t make it,” warns a national recruiter. [...]

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