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I'm Busy - The Perfect ScapegoatI'm Busy - The Perfect Scapegoat Two weeks ago after reading one of the Balanced Perspectives posts, one of my readers sent me an email to ask why I often used the fact that recruiters were busy as explanations...

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Comfortable with ConfrontationComfortable with Confrontation I feel the need to preface today's post with a little back story.  My mother grew up in a very unhappy home.  While she was never physically abused, other siblings were...

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Balanced Perspectives - The ReferralBalanced Perspectives - The Referral If you have been a job seeker for more than five minutes you have heard people talk about the importance  of networking and getting the all powerful referral.  This played...

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Insecurity - The Root of Most Evil...Insecurity - The Root of Most Evil... So if money is the root of all evil, then I'm going to go out on a limb and say insecurity is a close second.  We are plagued with it every single day and it makes us do...

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Channel Sam I Am for Job Search SuccessChannel Sam I Am for Job Search Success     Today's post is a guest post from Erin Palmer.  Erin Palmer is a writer and editor for Bisk Education. She works with Villanova University’s online human...

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Facebook Question of the Week Archives

8/5/2011
I am applying to jobs in another state and do not seem to be getting a response.  Why and what can I do?

8/12/2011
I have gaps in my employment.  Should I explain why on the resume?

8/26/2011
I am filling out an application and it is asking me for personal info like my date of birth.  Do I have to fill that out? 

9/2/2011
I am in the final stages of the interview process with a company, but have found another job posted that I would like better.  Can I ask the recruiter to consider me for that job also? 

9/9/2011
How do you answer the “What are you greatest weaknesses question? 

9/16/2011
Should I automatically try to connect with Recruiters on Linkedin?

9/23/2011
How far back should I go on my resume? 

9/30/2011
Is it ok to ask for an offer letter? 

10.7.11
Why do Recruiters ask about my salary requirements so early in the process and how do I answer? 

10.14.11
Why should I use a Job Search Coach?

10.21.11
Should I send a cover letter?

10.27.11
How do I prepare for virtual interviews?

11.10.11
Do employers really look at my Facebook page? 

11.18.11
I do not have a degree, but the posting requires it.  Should I apply anyway?

12.1.11
Linkedin tips from Recruiters

12.16.11
How long should I try to follow up before giving up?

1.6.12
Tips for Acing the Phone Interview

1.12.12
Should I put interim jobs on my resume? 

1.20.12
I am running late for an interview.  Should I still go?

 

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