Archive for April, 2009

The Power of Informational Interviewing

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A few weeks ago I submitted a post on interesting job search strategies, and it led to a stream of emails asking me to clarify what I meant by “Informational Interviewing”.  Here’s a more in depth look at what I believe to be the best job search process out there today!

The Value of a Long Term Strategy

First off, I’m not here to say don’t use the want ads!  ...

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I really “Digg” your “Ning” site!

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Digg.com

Do I “Digg” what you have to say?  Such is the premise behind the powerful site Digg.com.  Digg is a collaborative news service where users submit, suggest and vote on stories.  It’s a service with over 25 million users a month and it is completely driven by the likes of you and I.

If you have something interesting to say about a topic you can write a ...

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How Customer Choice Theory Improves Your Persuasive Power

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Many years ago a famous retailer introduced a new high end kitchen product.  It was the best they had to offer and naturally, their most expensive.  When they introduced this item they were expecting to reach a small niche consumer base, but surprisingly, the retailer witnessed a different phenomenon altogether.  Sales for the old item that was replaced in both price and prestige more than doubled immediately upon ...

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Winning Job Search Strategies

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We all know finding work in today’s marketplace isn’t easy.  However, if you’re considering a job change or are just starting your mental health career you might want to take a look at the following principles.  They can help you build a highly effective job search campaign.

1) Think Different

There are lots of obstacles and challenges no matter what your profession.  And each industry brings its own unique set ...

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