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March 8, 2018

Published by Laura Labovich on March 8, 2018

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Cover Letter “Clinic”

One question I get frequently from job seekers is “do I really need to write a cover letter;” and, the short answer is, Yep! You do. […]

January 18, 2018

Published by Laura Labovich on January 18, 2018

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“ONO” (Open to New Opportunities) Hashtag

No one would dispute that LinkedIn is the best site on which to get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers. At present, approximately 90% of recruiters […]

May 30, 2017

Published by Laura Labovich on May 30, 2017

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Are Layoffs Coming?

Did your last layoff take you completely by surprise? Were you carrying your box of staplers thinking “why did this just happen to me?” You’re not […]

May 19, 2017

Published by Laura Labovich on May 19, 2017

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Am I Getting Fired? Signs, Portents and Paranoia

Have you recently been feeling like something is amiss in the office? Is it just not like it used to be? Do you worry that your […]

May 18, 2017

Published by Laura Labovich on May 18, 2017

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Acing a Job Interview

So you’ve just landed a job interview. In today’s competitive job market, this alone is cause for a congratulatory “job well done,” and a pat on […]

October 6, 2016

Published by Laura Labovich on October 6, 2016

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Find Your Fit, the new book from The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is finally here!

I’m super excited to announce that “Find Your Fit,” the 2016 book from the Association for Talent Development book (ATD) is on pre-order right now! I’m […]

June 15, 2016

Published by Laura Labovich on June 15, 2016

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Summer Job Search Tips

Summer Is no Time to Take a Break from Job Hunting The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are coming, right? Not if you’re in the […]

April 6, 2016

Published by Laura Labovich on April 6, 2016

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Wingmen: They’re Not Just for Social Situations

The term wingman as it’s often used today refers to a man who tries to help his friend get a date. But what about using a […]

February 15, 2016

Published by Laura Labovich on February 15, 2016

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5 Ways to Bump Up Your EQ and Why it Matters to your Job Search

Emotional intelligence (EQ) counts for a lot — often more than IQ. Most of us spend our school years clawing and scratching, trying to make our way […]

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Managing Change & Developing Career Resilience	Losing a job is an event for which most people have little preparation. It can seem overwhelming with so much to do; telling friends and family, taking care of finances, making new plans for benefits, and starting a job search. In this workshop you will learn how to: Manage the emotions of change Create a positive exit statement Build resilience and take the positive steps forward necessary to land your next role
Communicating Your Authentic You – A Branding Conversation	Having a well-developed value proposition enables you to convey your professional identity, values, attributes, skills, and achievements you bring to employers and members of your network. During this session you will learn: The value of a “value proposition” The 3 key elements of your value proposition How to incorporate these elements and write a powerful statement How to utilize your value proposition in networking and job search
Effective Networking	Building connections and developing your network is essential to your job search. In this session you will learn: How to build your professional community to advance your job search campaign The art of effective networking as a life-long career management skill How to build a powerful LinkedIn profile and optimize your visibility to your target audience
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