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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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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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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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Summer Assignment: Establish or Enhance Your Social Media Presence To Catapult Your Job Search Forward

By Linda M. Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS If you were to ask me what one of the most requested speaking topics people have requested of me is, I would have to say that it has something to do with … Continue reading

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How To Fill Your Pipeline For The Upcoming 2012 Summer Season

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In a few short weeks, we will be preparing for picnics, barbeques, beach trips and other rites of summer.  If you are in career transition, you know that preparation is the name of … Continue reading

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How Job Search Is Like Online Dating

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In honor of Valentine’s Day, I think it timely to point out the similarities of job search to something that people from all walks of life are becoming familiar with, “Online Dating.”  Most … Continue reading

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10 Things To Bring Job Search Success In 2012

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS As an Executive Career Coach, I work with clients who are involved in strategic planning, goal setting and other types of analysis.  They handle projects valued at millions and billions of dollars using … Continue reading

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Preparing For The Interview: Part II

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS You are finally starting the interview.  The first part happens quickly.  During that time you need to be speaking about things that can establish rapport. Hopefully, you paid attention as you walked into … Continue reading

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The Spring Holidays- A Time for Renewal in Life and Career Search

  By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS The spring holidays of Passover and Easter have a theme of renewal woven into the fabric of their celebrations.  Springtime is a time for the awakening of the earth with trees budding and … Continue reading

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Your Online Presence In Career Search

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS Over the last few weeks, there have been articles appearing in the papers discussing the phenomenon of how the internet has been infiltrating our personal and business lives and the negative impact that … Continue reading

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