by Gerry Valentine | Aug 19, 2019 | Job Search Tools
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Gerry Valentine. When you’re in a job search, the impression you make on other people is critical. It determines which opportunities you’ll gain access to—i.e. which interviews you’ll get—and ultimately how successful your job search will be. But, how do you really know what people think? More importantly, how do you...
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by Joy Poli | Aug 6, 2019 | Job Search Tools
This post is courtesy of Guest Blogger Joy Poli. By now you’ve likely heard of Glassdoor, the “Yelp” for job seekers. You’ve used Glassdoor to find jobs, research companies and to find out how other employees got the job you now want. You’ve used the employee satisfaction overall rating to help you decide if you should apply for an opening. Maybe you’ve even been...
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by Danielle Fuller | Jul 17, 2019 | Greyzone advice
This post is courtesy of guest blogger: Danielle Fuller. The gig economy – a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs – is undoubtedly on the rise. In 2016, the percentage of Americans working in the gig economy was estimated between 34-36%. And studies predict this will continue...
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by Michelle Rapp | Jul 7, 2019 | Greyzone advice
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Michelle Rapp. Volunteering is meaningful in its own right, and volunteer work can also play an important role in helping you achieve your career goals. It offers many opportunities for exploring new work, skill building, networking, enhancing your resume and more. Below are a few tips on how to be strategic in your...
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by Lida Bunting | Jun 24, 2019 | Greyzone advice
This post is courtesy of guest blogger Lida Bunting. When the main breadwinner loses his job, your world can go into a quick tailspin. And, on May 27, 2018, that is exactly what happened to us. Regardless of the financial implications of my spouse being out of work, the fact that there was another body in the house all… the… time… was really stressful. I...
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by Antonette Taylor | Jun 6, 2019 | Greyzone advice
This post is courtesy of greyzone Guest Blogger, Antonette Taylor. What does your Personal Brand say about you? Do you project the image you want to imprint people with? Branding is so powerful not only for professional purposes, but in regard to every aspect of life. The impression we give people could lead to a multitude of relationships whether it be a...
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by Tami Palmer | Mar 31, 2019 | Greyzone advice
I’ve been giving a lot of thought these days to these loaded words: passion and purpose. For some, the words invoke inspiring imagery and motivation — a sense of connecting their work to a higher good. For others, the words cause frustration, possibly anger as they see passion and purpose as nothing more than pipe dream ideals that aren’t practical, and worse, are a...
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by Tami Palmer | Feb 19, 2019 | Greyzone advice, Job Search Tools
People often ask for etiquette guidance on how to handle the thank you note process. What should notes convey? When should they be sent? What format should be used? I dispense this advice frequently. Read on with my hopes that it will help you stand out in the crowded interview landscape. First, a note about great leadership skills. In my talk, Be Bold, Not Bossy, I...
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by Tami Palmer | Jan 7, 2019 | Greyzone advice
It’s that time of year again. The magical turning of the calendar, which yields a new start. I know I’m in good company, cleaning up my diet, getting back to exercising more, and looking at the start of a year as a fresh slate, an opportunity to set new patterns, achieve new goals. But resolutions don’t cut it for me. Resolutions are dreams that fade away when the...
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by Tami Palmer | Sep 25, 2018 | Greyzone advice
A frequent part of my role as a job search coach is to help job seekers rewrite their internal stories. When we don’t hear back from companies, we are often left wondering what we did wrong – even if we have yet to have any contact, let alone an interview. As many of you know, I write fiction. I’m at a place with my second novel where I’ve decided to shop it around...
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