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

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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 would have in the world...

4 Top Social Media Platforms for Jobseekers: Why you should and how you can get online before an interview

Interview Prep, Job Search, Networking, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You’ve landed an interview – congratulations! A great way to secure your chances of success at the interview stage is to leverage social media to help impress and relate to the interviewer. From the comfort of...

What “Mad Men” Teaches Us About Career Search

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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, not insanity.  “Mad Men” is an...

The Holidays and Career Transition

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the television commercials advertising extended hours and crazy sales starting at midnight are intensifying. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday sponsored by American Express and CyberMonday are...

Focus on the Mission

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh Yesterday, the Associated Press reported that the service sector is growing and that companies are hiring. Of course they have to throw a negative on at the end to try to dash everyone’s hopes by saying that there will not be any real change...