Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Real Career Killers

Posted on January 22, 2010 by whelanstone

We all hear talk about things that can kill your career. A missed opportunity? Bad presentation in an important meeting? Lost customer? While these things won’t help your career, they certainly don’t define your overall career path. So, what are … Continue reading →

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What Recruiters Look For

Posted on January 19, 2010 by whelanstone

In this time of restructuring, downsizing and double-digit unemployment, it’s more important than ever to be ready when a recruiter calls. Being ready means telling a concise and compelling story that demonstrates how your background matches to what the company … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fall Asleep on the Job When You’re Working from Home

Posted on January 15, 2010 by whelanstone

Working from home has many benefits: you don’t have to commute, you don’t have to “suit up” and you don’t have co-worker “Joe” chewing the fat about things you couldn’t care less about. There are many distractions at the office … Continue reading →

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Outplacement is Like an Orange: Squeeze It for All it’s Worth

Posted on January 5, 2010 by whelanstone

Thousands of people got laid off last year and were offered outplacement. In case you don’t know what outplacement is, it’s a firm that specializes in assisting recently laid off people with their job search. Outplacement is a great resource … Continue reading →

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