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The Process of Transition in Career Transitions

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Now as this is the time of year when transition comes to the forefront with it being the end of the academic year and graduation time, where speeches fill the air with … Continue reading

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What “Mad Men” Teaches Us About Career Search

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This past Sunday marked the opening of the new season of the hit TV series, “Mad Men.” The title refers to Madison Avenue and its strong connection to advertising in the 1960’s, … Continue reading

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Older Jobseekers: 4 Tips to Prepare For Career Search Success

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Many older workers have been shell-shocked with how hard this challenging economy has hit their demographic.   Older people aged 50 and over, have been affected by this financial crisis than ever before.  … Continue reading

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Career Search And Preparing For Remote Interviews

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS All of your hard work has paid off and now you have been contacted to schedule an interview. In today’s job market, “the interview” has changed. Years ago, an interview was “face-to-face” … Continue reading

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Eight Tips For Organizing Your Job Search In Today’s Challenging Job Market

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS The beginning of a New Year brings with it an opportunity to clean your slate.  You can start everything fresh.  Or, if you are newly laid off as often happens at the … Continue reading

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10 Tips for Networking During the Holidays To Move Your Career Search Forward

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS “Tis The Season!” is a phrase that for some says, “take a break and relax”, but for savvy job seekers it is a signal to stay in search mode and take your … Continue reading

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Career Search – Avoiding The Pitfalls of Electronic Resumes and Job Postings

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS When I work with my clients, I often hear that they struggle with the technical aspects of their job search. This includes how to format their resume for posting on job boards, … Continue reading

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Taking The Scary Out Of Writing Resumes

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Halloween is a time that many use to dress up in costume with a theme that invokes fear, whether it is a zombie with a knife and blood dripping down, a witch … Continue reading

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A Fresh Look at Recruiters As You Kick Start Your Career Campaign

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS While September is Back-to-School for some, for others it is the kickoff of their career campaign.  As a result, I thought that it would be a good idea to take a fresh look … Continue reading

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10 Cool Resources – Catalysts for Your Career Campaign!

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS There is an adage that says, “There is no substitute for preparation.”  As we enter the beginning of August, on the cusp of the fall hiring season, I want to share with you … Continue reading

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