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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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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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Summer Beach Reading = Career Campaign Improvements!

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, CCMC, CJSS Being proactive over the summer will put you in good stead when the fall hiring season starts.  Taking steps to advance your search now can make all of the difference and give you a … Continue reading

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Celebrating Success

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS This past Saturday, I had the privilege of being invited to attend a party given by one of my clients who recently transitioned to a new position.  It was quite an exciting event … 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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Using Twitter As An Effective Tool in Your Career Campaign

By Linda Van Valkenburgh Recently, I became a Certified Twitter Strategist, converting from a skeptic to an evangelist about the use of Twitter in an effective career campaign.  I felt that telling everyone that “I just arrived home,” or “I’m … Continue reading

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