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3 Ways To Flex Your Best Work Muscles
January 07, 2013 by William Frierson
I believe that all of us want to perform at our best on the job. So, how can we use our best skills to our advantage? According to the following post, there are three ways to do so.“Know what you’re the best at; go where you can shine.”
That is one of my favorite pieces of career advice, especially good for anyone who’s just starting in a field. Or perhaps you prefer this approach: “Play to your strengths.”
Those two pieces of smart advice can ignite your career, taking it from a struggling flicker of flame to a huge roaring bonfire, big enough for a dozen people to toast their toes or their marshmallows.
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5 Reasons for Post-Acceptance Job Rejections
by William FriersonSo, now you have finally received a job offer and have chosen to accept it. However, before you start working, you change your mind. The following post gives reasons why you may reject a job offer after previously accepting it.With last month’s unemployment rate at 7.8 percent, it doesn’t seem likely that anyone in this economy would turn down a job offer, especially after already accepting the position. Yet, that is not the case. I’ve encountered many professionals (including those in prominent media outlets and Fortune 500 companies) who have advised me 1) you do not have to take the first job offer you receive 2) you are free to change your mind and 3) if you aren’t having fun in the position you’re working in, leave.
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6 Ways to Use Facebook Advertising for Recruiting
by William FriersonEmployers who use social media for advertising may be interested in the following post, which shares ways to recruit with Facebook.Facebook, like recruiting, seems to be ever evolving. While many are up in arms over the changing page and fan terms, a new “custom audience” feature can be used for social recruiting in entirely new ways.
Essentially, custom audience campaigns are highly targeted campaigns that go out to laser focused candidates and prospects. Since marketers and recruiters follow very similar guidelines when reaching out to their audiences, here are 6 ways you can use the new feature in your social recruiting strategies:
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Considering a Career in Education?
December 24, 2012 by William FriersonIf you are a transitioning veteran who wants to work in education, the following post offers information that may help you decide if this field would be a good fit for you, and more.Are you thinking about a career in Education? Teaching can be a rewarding second career and a great way to use your military skills and expertise to help others. And there are programs and resources available to help you take the necessary steps toward a second career in Education. Teaching can also be an excellent portable career for military spouses.
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Securing Government Employment – Part 1: How Do I Find Government Jobs?
by William FriersonHow can military veterans find jobs in the federal government? The following post includes information and resources to get you started.The government is the single largest employer in the United States, with more than 20 million employees. Working in the public sector can be a good choice if you are a transitioning military member, as you have first-hand experience with the culture and how the federal government operates.
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Does Your Resume Do These Four Key Things?
by William FriersonBefore submitting your resume, think about whether or not it has the four qualifications referenced in the following post. They might make a difference in whether or not you get a call back for an interview.Your resume has to accomplish a lot in this economy.
It needs to speak in the right language, it needs to tell the story of your personal brand and it needs to focus on the right thing (hint: it’s not you or your work history).
But, when push comes to shove, your resume really needs four key things. Every single one of these is a key step in the process of getting hired.
If your resume fails to do pass one of these steps, you will get rejected.
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What Makes You Valuable
December 21, 2012 by William FriersonA good reputation is a valuable asset to have in your career. Learn how you can develop one in the following post.You are only as valuable as your last sale. You are only as valuable as your Rolodex.
Have you heard these lines before? Do you believe them? Do you live by them?
I hope you’ve heard of them, but I hope you haven’t based your career on them.
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Say, Show, Repeat: Personal Branding Secret Sauce
by William FriersonDo you know the secret of making your personal brand more effective to other people? Learn more in the following post.The purpose of your personal brand is to communicate with your target audience — potential clients, employers and people who might be able to refer you to them.
And, doubtless, you’ve taken time to think long and hard about who your audience is, how you can help them and why they should choose to work with you specifically.
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5 Mistakes To Avoid During Your Job Search
December 17, 2012 by William FriersonAre you an entry level job seeker or someone changing jobs? The following post identifies mistakes not to make in your job search.When it comes to searching for a job, most people think sending out a hundred resumes a week and/or networking with everyone they know are effective strategies to land a new job. Little do they know, those efforts can actually prevent them from finding a job. From launching an unfocused search to not taking advantage of LinkedIn, here’s a look at five mistakes job seekers often make:
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Boost Your Career: Do What The Popular Kids Did In High School
December 11, 2012 by William FriersonEven if you were not one of the most popular students in high school, you can learn lessons from those who were and apply them to your career. Learn more in the following post.Those cheerleaders, class presidents and smiling sports stars were so popular in high school, and they’re more successful in their careers, too.
They earn more than the rest of us even 35 years after high school is over, according to new research from the National Bureau of Economic Affairs.
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