Sitting on the Sidelines: Coping With a Non-Compete Clause

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Do ask yourself, are you willing to be sued
  • Do listen to your lawyer
  • Do think about how you'll take the money
  • Don't forget, potential employers may be scared off

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Show Me the Money: Negotiating Your Salary

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Do research salary figures before you meet
  • Do discuss ranges rather than amounts
  • Do wait until a job offer is made
  • Don't be first to offer an amount

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I Get Around: Strategies for Getting The Most Out of Networking Meetings

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Don't wing it
  • Do have a destination in mind
  • Do get emotional
  • Do find images, metaphors & examples

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No Person is an Island: Using a Job Seeker Support Group to Get Ahead

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Do form a support group
  • Do share leads
  • Do keep learning
  • Don't lose hope

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Suite Cred: Getting Hired Without a College Degree (C.R.E.D.)

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Clinical degree
  • Rule-breakers
  • EducatOr
  • Degree alternatives

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Inside Job: Questions You’ll Be Asked in a Job Interview

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Who are you
  • What can you do for me
  • Do you have the skills I'm looking for
  • Where have you worked before
  • Is your experience relevant to my needs

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The Science of Finding Work: Research on What Really Works for Job Hunters

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Do use all your contacts
  • Do an inventory on your marketable skills
  • Do information interviews
  • Don't forget, setbacks are part of the process

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Beyond the Want Ads: Picking the Company That You Want to Work For

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 |  by bob  |  create a CAREER, job search STRATEGIES
  • Do find the name of the hiring manager
  • Do grab their attention right away
  • Do a short overview
  • Don't forget to describe the outcome you want

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