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CHICAGO, IL -- 1) Tweak Your Target: For example, say you've been searching for "VP of Marketing" roles for a while without any luck. Depending on the company, a "Chief Marketing Officer" position might demand the same skills as a VP-level position. Instead of relying on the job title to determine the scope and function of the role, read the whole listing to discover what's actually being asked for. 2) Stop Waiting Around for Openings to Be Listed: While finding unadvertised openings is a slower process, it's also a better approach to finding work you'll love. Applying online matches you with positions that are ready-made and available to a sea of competitors. But aligning yourself with roles that aren't posted allows you to stand out from a considerably smaller candidate pool. You also have the advantage of creating unique opportunities that meet the company's needs - and speak to your exact skill set and interests. 3) Shake New Hands: Whether you're gunning for unlisted openings, or feeling like you've tapped out your network, shaking new hands is essential to moving your stale job hunt forward. Yes, I'm encouraging you to do some cold networking here. To get a sense of a company's general structure, start with its team page, and then head on over to LinkedIn. Look at the profiles of those you'd potentially work with or report to. Either would be a great place to start reaching out and building relationships. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM Abridged: The Muse

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LOS ANGELES, CA -- These days, to land a job over the competition, you have to work smarter. The hard part is to get your resume read by the right people at the right time. Good jobs aren't on the market very long. To succeed your resume has to be available to the employer the moment they decide to fill a position. One easy way to be found by employers who are looking to hire someone with your skills, is to post your resume on all the top job sites and niche job boards. This is a proven, documented method of successful job searching. While it may take a fair amount of time to find and fill out the forms of all these sites, you will definitely multiply your chances of landing a job. If you want all the benefits without all the work, you can let a service like Resume Rabbit do it for you. You fill out one simple form and they'll instantly post your resume on up to 92 top job sites like Job.com, CareerBuilder, Careercast, Dice & more. Then you'll be seen by over 1.5 million employers & recruiters daily. It takes ONLY 5 minutes and saves 60 hours of research and data entry. Instantly post your resume on all the top job sites, to find a job faster. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM The Career News

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ENGLISHTOWN, NJ -- If you're asked to include your salary history with your resume, you could ignore the request, but, that means you could risk not getting an interview. There's nothing employers like less than candidates who don't follow directions. An alternative would be to include a salary range rather than a specific amount. If you do include your salary history, be honest. It's easy for potential employers to verify your salary with previous employers. However, you can also say that your salary requirements are flexible. That may help keep you in the running for the position and will give you some flexibility when negotiating compensation later on. What's the best way to provide your salary history? You can list your salary history in your cover letter without itemizing. For example, you could say, "I am currently earning in the mid-fifties." That gives you some flexibility when it comes to discussing compensation if you get a job offer. If you're concerned that your salary is high enough to knock you out of contention for the position, what you might want to do instead is to include a salary range rather than a specific amount. For example, you could say "My salary range is from $40,000 - $50,000." Or, your salary history can be listed on a separate salary history page and enclosed with your resume and cover letter. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM Abridged: The Gilbert Gazette

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NEW YORK, NY -- 1) Focus on your unique abilities. We all have something we are really good at, and this is what you need to focus on during an interview. Whether it's your strong analytical skills, ability to win clients, or experience in running marketing campaigns, focus on what you bring to the job and always back up your answers with examples. 2) Provide specific and tangible examples. Most people have mediocre resume that doesn't show recruiters why they are a strong candidate. Avoid that by providing specific tangible examples of what you've achieved in the previous/current job that would be relevant to the job you're applying for. 3) Use evidence and concrete examples to back up your statements. Numbers are also great for demonstrating your skills and expertise. Did you increase revenue, saved time, or money? How did you improve processes or procedures? How many clients did you deal with/win every month? 4) Demonstrate your soft skills. People hire people they like. During a job interview, you would want to demonstrate that you have good communication skills, know how to deal with people, have integrity, and so on. 5) Forget about the competition. To make competition irrelevant when job searching, simply stop worrying about other candidates. You don't need additional stress when looking for a job - focus on what you can bring to the company instead. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM Abridged: Work It Daily

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LOS ANGELES, CA - Currently 88% of U.S. recruiters now tap into LinkedIn to find qualified job candidates, according to a recent report conducted by the site. In short, LinkedIn has become the first, and top, platform that recruiters and HR pros access to do job searches and build their candidate pool. Is your profile being found? If the content within your profile is a simple copy-and-paste from your resume, you could be damaging your chances of landing that dream job. The Career News recommends having your profile overhauled by "LinkedIn Builder", the professional writing service with a rapidly growing list of happy clients. The company will turn your LinkedIn content from passive to powerful in 72 short hours. Here's how: Precise, targeted headline; Conversational summary section with a perfectly social tone; Optimized job descriptions crafted to ensure maximum visibility; 100% profile completeness; Fast, email delivery with easy upload instructions; Downloadable DIY Guide loaded with best practices, LinkedIn insights and how-to tips. LinkedIn Builder's writers specialize in structuring your online professional profile to effectively chronicle your career, achievements and key skills. Their writers possess the knowledge and cross-industry expertise to link your career aspirations with a smashing online presence. Opportunity is waiting. To get noticed and land more interviews, get help with your LinkedIn profile today. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM The Career News

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Know when to send a cover letter. You should only use a cover letter if you know the name of the person doing the hiring - it's not Sir or Madame - or if you know the job requirements well. They're also good if you've been personally referred. Since companies are mostly hiring through internal referrals, that's probably the case - though it's not good for the economy or innovation. Don't be boring. How do you ensure your reader's eyes don't glaze over? Use the cover letter to show your employer-crush why your experience is right for the job description. Do not, do not, do not let it look like a template. Also, be confident in your writing. This doesn't mean that you spill over with humblebrags; it does mean that you sign off with a "I look forward to hearing from you" rather than "I hope to hear from you." You're qualified, so act like it. Fitting in is part of being qualified. You need to show you're party to their cohort - even if it means taking a chainsaw to an owl. When companies say "finding cultural alignment," they're really talking about whether or not you have the same personality type. Consciously or not, firms replicate themselves. Getting angry at this fact is like getting angry at the weather. And more than anything else, write something they would want to read. Don't overwrite. And study your Elements of Style. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM Abridged: Fast Company

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LOS ANGELES, CA -- A perfectly-written cover letter can be more important to your job search than your resume! What most people don't realize is that a cover letter is really a sales letter. It's your personal advertisement, your first impression, your grand introduction. Additionally a brilliantly worded cover letter is the easiest way to assure your resume is the one, amongst a stack of resumes, that actually gets read. The best part is, practically no one understands this fact. So having a great cover letter is almost like having an unfair advantage. As a matter of fact, the vast majority of your competition simply "throws" together any old cover letter just so they have something to attach to their average resume. As a result, most cover letters do nothing to land the job interview. In fact, hiring managers often make a decision to interview from a well written cover letter alone -- before even reading a resume. Wouldn't you love to have a cover letter written with the flair of an advertising executive? If so, we recommend a simple program that helps you quickly and easily crank out a killer cover letter that is guaranteed-to keep your phone ringing. With a click-of-a-button, fill in the blanks and in just 3.5 minutes out pops a brilliantly worded and perfectly crafted cover letter - 100% customized for you. Why not get your phone ringing with job interviews and employment offers - without writing one word, just go to The Amazing Cover Letter Creator. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM The Career News

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MIAMI, FL -- First Impression: Before meeting with someone, determine what you want to find out or accomplish. Make a good first impression. Within 10 seconds we form a detailed and persistent impression of anyone we meet. Researchers conclude that the impression we make when speaking to others comes largely from these three categories: What we say - 15%; Tone of voice - 35%; Visual cues - 50%. Networking is not Selling: Networking is not selling. Selling is selling. The most effective networkers work toward identifying opportunities to help others meet needs or solve problems, often through referrals rather than a sale. These win-win relationships create an environment where the other person actually looks forward to follow-up contacts, usually because they benefit from the conversation. The reciprocal relationship will yield ample sales opportunities. The Work in networking: The word work is part of networking. It is not easy work because it challenges you to reach outside your comfort zone. Besides meeting in person, use other effective methods of communication, such as letters, email, notes, clippings, card, and other positive interactions. Any honest effort can yield positive results. Networks need to be nurtured through constant communications. Let your network be your secret weapon when it comes to your career. It's never too late to begin building a vast network of beneficial relationships. October 03, 2016 at 10:00AM Abridged: CareerPoint