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

Job Search, Social Media Tips

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 Social Media in job search.  Whether it is learning about using...

10 Things To Bring Job Search Success In 2012

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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 planning tools that...

Using A Smart Resume In Career Transition

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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 clients ask me questions about their...

Top 10 Ways To Energize Your Career Campaign For The Fall Hiring Season

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By Linda M. Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS First of all, I would like to send my heartfelt wishes for a speedy resumption of power, water and whatever else is necessary to all of those who have suffered so terribly as a result of Hurricane Irene. Connecticut, like...

The Value Propostion: The Spine Of Your Career Campaign

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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 for their country. As a military mom, I am acutely aware of the...