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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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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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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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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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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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Career Transition And Networking During The Holidays

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, it is time to examine a unique opportunity to network. The holiday season, a time for office parties, family gatherings and parties with friends presents … Continue reading

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Strength and Resilience in Career Search

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS As the 9/11 ceremonies are observed around the country, I am struck by the strength and resilience that the people of this country exhibited in the throes of this terrible tragedy. To all … 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 Value Propostion: The Spine Of Your Career Campaign

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS So here we are at Memorial Day. A time to pay homage to those men and women who help keep us safe at home and to remember those who have given their lives … Continue reading

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Networking Your Way To Success: Part 2

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In my last posting, Networking Your Way To Success: Part 1, I started sharing information about networking geared for those who are pros at it as well as for those who shudder at … Continue reading

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