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Category: Your Job Search
New Grad: Do you give up too easily in the job search?
I know that approach avoidance often keeps you from jumping into the job search. What I’m noticing now is that another challenge. You need to develop the follow-up skills that keep you in the game. It’s a new skill you need to learn for the job search – and the workplace. And it’s different than getting assignments done on time in the classroom.
Recent grads: Avoid these 3 big job search mistakes
I hear so many grads talk about going back to graduate school – and racking up another $40,000 in debt – when they haven’t even made a serious attempt at a job search strategy!
Job Search: How to tank an informational interview in 5 easy steps
Informational interviews can be a lucrative way to build your network, and expand your job search investigation. But if you aren’t serious about it, and don’t want to do the pre-work, don’t waste your time, or theirs.
5 ways to build confidence in your job search
For recent grads, the job search will likely be a mid to long-term project. Put the right steps in place to manage it, and take the action steps you need each day. You’ll have a lot more confidence, and endurance, to carry you through.
Recent Grads: 3 Reasons you lack confidence in your resume
I often meet with recent grads to review their resumes. Usually, they start with some kind of apology about how bad it is. Maybe it’s not THAT bad. But for whatever reason they lack confidence in the piece of paper they’re carrying around intended to convince someone to hire them. The bottom line is if YOU don’t feel good about that piece of paper, no hiring manager will either.