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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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Using A Smart Resume In Career Transition

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In the last newsletter, I spoke about things to consider in getting ready for the fall hiring season. Included in this was a reference to reviewing and refreshing your resume. I often have … Continue reading

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Developing the Business of You!

By Linda Van Valkenburgh People find it helpful, at times, to gain a different perspective on things. Saying something a different way can cause it to resonate inside, setting off the light bulb and creating an “Aha” moment!  Recently, as … Continue reading

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Facebook, “The Social Network,” and Your Career Campaign

By Linda Van Valkenburgh The release of the movie “The Social Network” has brought Facebook, one of the most popular social networking sites, to the forefront.  I wonder if the creators of Facebook ever realized the impact that their creation … Continue reading

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You Can Search for a Job On LinkedIn

By Linda Van Valkenburgh In my prior post, I discussed how to start getting yourself “out there” in a professional sense.  While many of you are executives, people sometimes place so much pressure on you to “know everything”.  If you … Continue reading

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