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• 4 Basics Steps That Cement the Foundation of Your Resume's Success
  In times of greater competition for jobs - no matter what level of the workforce we're talking about - you need to raise your resume game. And that's true whether you're submitting resumes by hand (some people still do!), by email, or through a resume distribution service. Learn more...
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 202 times

• 3 Simple Questions to Help You Find Your Ideal Work-Life Balance
  Work-life balance is a tricky thing to opine upon. In the abstract, it's kind of meaningless. It's not like you can say, "1.5 hours of work is the equivalent of 2.2 hours of conscious life (removing sleep from the equation), and I'm at work for 9.5 hours a day on average, and my commute is about 1.25 hours per day each way, and it takes me about 0.45 hours to de-brief my spouse on the work day...
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 200 times

• Improve Your Salary Negotiation Skills With These 3 Must-Dos
  If it weren't for the whole "copyright violation" thing, I'd reprint a certain article in its entirety on my blog. It's called "The Salary Game," by Donald Asher, and I love, love, LOVE it. It made me laugh out loud, and it reminded me strongly of the absolute impenetrability advised in my favorite section of J.P Donleavy's hysterical book...
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 190 times

• 3 Steps to Making the Informational Interview Work for You
  In talking about interviews, we have to widen the net to include a couple of other topics. These days, the interview process often includes behavioral and skills testing, and people who talk about interviews often focus on the on-the-nose issue of the job interview, to the exclusion of the highly useful and related topic of the informational interview. Learn more...
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 252 times

• The Four "Big Ideas" About Staying Educated on the Job
  If you thought education days were over when you left high school or college, you've probably learned how wrong you were. From the kinds of continuing professional education credits required in some fields, to staying up with changes in technology so your job skills don't get out-moded, and everything in between, constant learning is the baseline expectation of the professional workforce, at every management level...
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 215 times

• Three Networking Basics to Get You Into a Networking Comfort Zone
  Let's talk about networking, shall we? Stop ten people on the street, and ask them about networking. Nine of them will say things along these lines: ---I don't like to do it. ---It doesn't work for me. Other answers, like "I never get anything out of it," "I'm shy," and so forth are just reflections of some basic issues.....
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 197 times

• The Counter-Intuitive Secret to Success in the Workplace
  My whole philosophy about fun in the world of business, and in relation to the executive, management, and professional audience is this: If you don't enjoy what you're doing, is it worth doing? Read the full article to learn more...
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 178 times

• Design an Ideal Job by Identifying Your Must-Have Benefits
  I first came across the list below and used it as part of a tip about salary negotiation ("33 things to think about when negotiating your executive compensation"). It can also be looked at in another way. These things are essentially a laundry list of the kinds of job benefits you could see as part of your employment package...
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 179 times

• The Three Worst Things You Can Do With Networking Events
  The title says it all!
  Published 08Nov2008, viewed 299 times

• Get More Done by Breaking Your Workaholic Habits
  It's practically an epidemic. You work hard, you don't stop to acknowledge what you achieved, you don't feel like you've done enough, you work even harder. Start breaking the cycle with the lessons from this article.
  Published 04Nov2008, viewed 235 times

• 3 Reasons to Make Continuing Education an Executive Career Priority
  Making the case for continuing your education as you continue up the corporate ladder.
  Published 04Nov2008, viewed 191 times

• The Best-Laid Plans of Your Executive Career Search
  Everyone has excuses - some more valid than others - for not following through on their promises or dreams to change their current job situation. Let's look those excuses straight in the face, and see a good example of how you can break through and make good on your intentions.
  Published 03Sep2008, viewed 226 times

• You're Saying One Thing, but Your Body's Saying Another in Your Executive Interview...
  Are you saying one thing in an interview, only to have your body language convey something different? Do you sound confident, but avoid eye contact and undercut your voice? Read this article for resources on how to make your body language sync with your vocal language.
  Published 16Aug2008, viewed 472 times

• Salary Research Makes Your Executive Job Search More Profitable
  The opportunities for you to do salary research on the Web are expanding. Here are two more opportunities for you - and no, Salary.com isn't one of them.
  Published 12Aug2008, viewed 230 times

• What to Do Before You Walk Into the Executive Interview Room
  If you've made the short-list - that is, if you survived the large-scale weeding out and the second level parsing to actually be offered a job interview - why would you shoot yourself in the foot by not preparing for it? Here's an article about doing your own due diligence on the company about to interview you.
  Published 08Aug2008, viewed 231 times

• Fun With Resumes and Executive Job Searches
  Anyone who thinks job hunting is boring at best and absolute drudgery at worst could benefit from this article, featuring three ways to liven up your mood and attitude during your job search.
  Published 06Aug2008, viewed 214 times

• Get Happy, Get Educated, Get Your Resume in Order
  Your happiness at your job often has a huge impact on your happiness in all the other areas of your life. So what can you do to get happier with your work situation today? Read on and find out.
  Published 30Jul2008, viewed 292 times

• Career Education Doesn't Stop at the Executive Offices
  As a general rule, everyone sees the value of continuing education for employees. But the higher people go up the corporate ladder, the less likely they are to continue keeping their skills sharp. Here, the author makes a business case for getting back to the books.
  Published 29Jul2008, viewed 209 times

• "Workaholic" Doesn't Sell on a Resume
  Looking for a new job? No one is hiring "workaholics." If that term describes you, you'd never use it on a resume - so why would you be that kind of person on the job? Read more about the counter-intuitive truth of productivity here.
  Published 28Jul2008, viewed 246 times

• An Easier Way to Think About (and Get Motivated to) Network
  People resist networking, but instead of hitting people over the head about it, there's perhaps a kinder, gentler way to remind professionals that networking is not only good, it's good for them. Here's an attempt at that level of understanding - without crossing the line into creating guilt about it.
  Published 26Jun2008, viewed 291 times

• What's the Best Time for a Career Change?
  There is a time that's better than all others when it comes to making a career change - but the answer to "When?" is different for everyone. Find out the answer, and how to get your resume in order for your own specific "when" - even if that time comes sooner than you expect due to layoffs or firings.
  Published 24Jun2008, viewed 235 times

• Give Your Career Search a Boost With Blogging
  The reasons to blog - and the high-profile examples - grow with each passing year. If you're on the job hunt, you'll want to read about why blogging's a new and vital tool for you, and the employers, recruiters, and headhunters looking for someone just like you.
  Published 18Jun2008, viewed 269 times

• Free Online Learning Opportunities to Bolster Your Resume and Reputation
  Getting additional education from respected universities can boost your resume and make you more attractive to hiring managers, recruiters, and headhunters. But it can also cost a lot ... unless you explore one of these two free online resources.
  Published 13Jun2008, viewed 284 times

• Using Work-Related Tests to Boost Your Resume Prospects
  Regardless of how you feel about work-related tests - whether it's for personality, skills, communication styles, behavior, or something else entirely - they're being used much more frequently in the corporate world. Here's one way you can use these tests to help you land the job you want.
  Published 26Apr2008, viewed 284 times

• Have You Dug Up Your "Digital Dirt"?
  Do you know what comes up when you Google yourself? If you don't, you'd better check if you're planning a serious job search, because hiring managers, recruiters, and other job search professionals will be typing your name in to see what comes up. Read on for more details, and what to do about it.
  Published 25Mar2008, viewed 242 times

• What Are You Reading, and How Can It Help Your Resume and Job Search?
  You read resume books to improve your resume. What about general business books? Or the books that hiring managers and recruiters are reading....right now? Tap into those, and you tap into another way to stand out from the massive resume-submitting crowd.
  Published 22Mar2008, viewed 246 times

• Go Beyond Your Resume, and Visualize Your Perfect Job
  You may have the perfect resume, but can it land you the perfect job? You won't know until you have a solid picture in your mind of what the perfect job will look like for you. And salary is just one piece of that puzzle...
  Published 21Mar2008, viewed 235 times

• The World's Oldest Job Interview Question - and How to Answer It
  Well, we can't reveal what that question is here! But we can promise it's the very first thing you'll read in the article, which also explains the true purpose of the question, and four solid tips on how to answer it.
  Published 28Feb2008, viewed 298 times

• Did You Miss That Typo? The Executive Reviewing Your Resume Didn't...
  Automated spell-checking isn't foolproof. From homophones ("meet" versus "meat") to typos ("to" when you meant "too"), you need a better way to make sure your resume is mistake free. This is it...
  Published 26Feb2008, viewed 463 times

• Easy Education Ideas to Strengthen Your Resume and Catch a Recruiter's Attention
  How do you get the skills you need to land the job you want? This article gives you four tips for finding the fastest and easiest ways to get the training or knowledge you need to land the job you want - even though you're not quite perfect for it yet.
  Published 17Feb2008, viewed 271 times

• When's the Best Time to Update Your Resume?
  Even if you're not looking for a job right now, it's a perfect time to update your resume. Especially now, before you forget your achievements from the last few months. Get started with this simple guide.
  Published 15Feb2008, viewed 276 times

• Don't Forget the Benefits When Searching for a New Job
  When looking at a new job opportunity, we all try to determine whether our skills fit the position. But just as important is the question of whether the company fits you and your life needs - now and into the foreseeable future. Read on to discover more.
  Published 09Feb2008, viewed 263 times

• Your 4-Step Networking Check-up
  Networking is the most valuable personal marketing tool you have at your disposal. And yet, many of us neglect or remain fearful about networking. Here's a quick 'n easy guide for brushing up on your networking skills, why it's important, and how to get back on track.
  Published 07Feb2008, viewed 249 times

• Three Ways to Boost the Education Part of Your Resume (Without Spending a Fortune)
  College is only getting more expensive, and everyone's looking for ways to get educated without sinking deeper into debt. If you're thinking about a job search and need to pad the education section of your resume, here are three quick tips for boosting your knowledge without busting your wallet.
  Published 21Jan2008, viewed 267 times

• How to Get Great Results by Emailing Your Resume, in 6 Simple Steps
  You can write a resume. You can send an email. But if you're going to send your resume via email, you need to know how to keep it from getting lost in the flood of other emails, out of spam filters, and past the virus scanners. Read on for six easy steps to make it happen!
  Published 15Jan2008, viewed 290 times

• The Nine Step Home Buyer’s Guide
  For most people, buying a home is the single biggest financial investment they'll ever make. And with a little preparation in advance, the process can be smooth and even enjoyable! This nine-step home buyer's guide gives an overview of everything from inspections to insurance, loan shopping to paper signing.
  Published 22Sep2007, viewed 317 times

• 4 Ways to Maximize the Sale Price of Your Home
  When it comes to getting the best selling price possible for your home, don't focus so intently on creating additional value - instead, focus on speed, and on clearing the way of any obstacles that will slow down your home sale. Here are four fast ways to help sell your home faster, and closer to the price you ultimately want.
  Published 22Aug2007, viewed 498 times

• How to Select a Buyer’s Broker for Your Next Real Estate Purchase
  When it comes to picking a real estate agent, most of the advice you see talks about sellers. But as buyers increasingly use agents to help them land the perfect deal on the ideal home, the need for direction on choosing a "buyer's broker" has increased, too. Here's a quick five-step process for selecting a buyer's agent you can trust with one of the biggest financial moves you'll ever make.
  Published 02Aug2007, viewed 298 times

• Four Reasons Why Using a Buyer’s Agent is a Must for Your Real Estate Investment
  Who has the upper hand in a real estate transaction - the seller or the buyer? Regardless of market cycles, if the buyer doesn't have an agent working on their behalf, the seller with an agent will always have the upper hand. This article lays out four ways for buyers to alter the balance of power in real estate transactions.
  Published 01Aug2007, viewed 345 times

• The Perfect Vacation Home Starts With You
  Bedrooms? Bathrooms? Land size? All important things when it comes to choosing a vacation home. But they're all a reflection of something larger, and something that may change dramatically over time - your lifestyle. A real estate agency located between the Lakes Region and white Mountains of New Hampshire wants to ensure its clients consider their lifestyles as part of vacation home buying decision.
  Published 26Jul2007, viewed 317 times

• Considering Real Estate Within a Resort? Start by Asking the Right Questions
  One New Hampshire real estate agency has made it its mission to provide more than just a list of available properties around Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, and the stunning White Mountain region. Here, one of Alpine Lakes Real Estate's managing brokers shares his expertise about buying resort property, a subject that's become of increasing interest to his clients.
  Published 24Jul2007, viewed 495 times

• The Key to Home Buying Satisfaction May Have Less to Do With the Property Than You Think
  Three bedrooms versus five, one bathroom versus two - will these things TRULY make you happy when you buy a new home? Not as much as choosing a home to suit your lifestyle will. This article rings to light one of the less discussed, but most important factors in finding the right home for you and your family.
  Published 22Jul2007, viewed 283 times

• Five Good Reasons for Buying Out-of-State Homes – and Why a Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Is Key for All
  Buying real estate in another state can be tricky, scary, or just downright overwhelming. For anyone who'd like to get past these roadblocks, a buyer's agent can be the key. Here are five reasons to consider buying out-of-state real estate, and how a buyer's agent can help in each scenario.
  Published 05Jul2007, viewed 516 times

• The Hidden Value in Your Remodeling Project
  Remodeling projects don't just add value to your home when you eventually sell it. There are lots of other ways you can make the most of your home renovations and upgrades. Here are a few other ways to recoup your investment - and then some.
  Published 22Jun2007, viewed 312 times

• 6 Tips for Protecting Your Home – and Yourself - During a Remodeling Project
  After the snows of winter come spring and summer - the prime seasons for opening homes up for major remodeling projects. Here are six tips to make the most of this renovation window.
  Published 21Jun2007, viewed 330 times

• Remodeling? Don't Do It Just to Increase Your Home Value
  Many homeowners think that by remodeling their home, they'll increase the value of the home when they ultimately sell it. While that's true, a recent survey shows that the increase won't be enough to pay off the cost of the remodeling job. Find out more about the survey conducted by a remodeling industry publication, the real reason why you should ever remodel, and the three steps to starting your project off right.
  Published 20Jun2007, viewed 318 times

• Flexibility, Cost Savings Lead to Rise in Design-Build Remodeling Projects
  The "design-build" approach to home construction in general - and home remodeling in particular - has seen a surge in recent years. A Nashua, NH-based remodeling firm offers the most compelling reasons why the "design-build" method often results in smoother, cheaper projects.
  Published 30May2007, viewed 550 times

• Avoid Capital Gains Taxes - Legally! - With the 1031 Exchange
  If you buy and sell investment property and you're not taking advantage of the 1031 "like-kind" exchange, you're throwing money away in the form of capital gains taxes. Learn how to defer taxes indefinitely with this IRS tax code strategy.
  Published 02May2007, viewed 513 times

• 5 Simple Rules for a Faster, Smoother Home Sale
  Deciding to sell your home is just the beginning of the story. To get to the end - actually selling your home - follow these five rules for faster results.
  Published 28Apr2007, viewed 375 times

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