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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Tomorrow (9/2) on Dr. Phil, the good doctor will be giving career advice to families in which the woman
is the primary earner for the household. Although I couldn't make it to the taping of the show, Dr. Phil asked for some of JobBound's hints and tips for securing a job, and will be discussing them with his...
Monday, August 24, 2009
I was recently interviewed by WetFeet for their article on answering the ever-popular "career goals" question. Of course, I've talked about this topic before, but in this article, I give some of the key don'ts when it comes to answering this question. For instance:
"In your job."
As you can imagine, it may be a...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Networking is the key to getting to where you want to be.
We recently offered twenty basic tips for navigating a networking event successfully. Once you master the basics, you will want to take it to the next level.
Here are a few advanced networking tips to help you make the most of your next event:
Thursday, August 13, 2009
JobBound is seeking a recent college graduate in the Chicago-area to fill the role of Communications/Operations Intern. Do you have what it takes?
Title: Communications/Operations Intern
Location: Chicago, IL
Reports to: Director of Operations
Summary
Here's the deal. We're a young, growing, aggressive company...
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Although the task of finding a job may seem too tough to tackle, it's really quite simple when you compare it to one of your favorite pastimes: dating.
Just like burping out the alphabet or talking about your ex at the dinner table are sure-fire ways to blow a date, there are some things you just don't want to do...
...Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Every company has problems. Or rather, they have "challenges" that they need to overcome. Make things more efficient. Tighten the budget. Fix a process. Improve customer satisfaction.
When you interview with a Recruiting Director, you will have an opportunity to ask them questions at the end of the interview. As...
Friday, July 24, 2009
We recently asked our Twitter followers to tell us their most vexing interview questions. One follower shared this nugget with us:
"What's the most difficult situation you have encountered, and how did you solve/confront it?"
This is a very common question, and you need to be able to answer it well. I've...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Suit coat, or sport jacket? Open, or closed toed shoes? Clean shaven, or stick with the 5 o'clock shadow? Successful networking can literally come down to details like these. According to an article written by Michelle Sterling, founder of Global Image Group, the first three seconds of meeting someone is vital...
Monday, July 20, 2009
I came across an interesting question for my most recent article in the 'Ask Brad' column of Advertising Age. "How can I not Tweet my way out of a job?". It's always important to watch your digital dirt, and be professional in any online profile. You see, it's called the WORLD WIDE WEB for a reason. But as...
Friday, July 17, 2009
Two out of three people get a job through networking.
Most job seekers spend the majority of their time scouring online postings and blasting their resume to job boards. Ask any hiring manager or recruiter where they find most of their candidates, and time and time again they will say through a referral or a...
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