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I once had a neighbor who loved his cat as much as his girlfriend, if not more. He carried this cat around everywhere he went. Phil Collins was practically attached to him! (Yes, the cat's name was really Phil Collins.) The cat wasn't fighting the affection, either. He honored his owner's obsession with complete submission and purrs. That happy motor ran continuously, and it was always a show to watch the two interact. You could say it was a Source: Recruiter

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Welcome to the Ultimate LinkedIn Guide! In part two of this series, we looked at how to optimize your LinkedIn network. This post will address how to engage with the connections within your network in various ways. As I tell my clients, you can have a stellar profile and large network, but if you don't ... Source: Recruiter

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The interview for that new job you're hoping to get. The coffee date with your personal hero and, hopefully, future mentor. The make-or-break sales demo with that perfect-fit client. The last-ditch attempt to mend a broken partnership. When everyone in the room understands what's at stake, engagement is automatic. We don't worry about engagement in these situations. Instead, we focus on success. When you are clear about why your group needs to meet and what you want to accomplish together, engagement ... Source: Recruiter

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Many professionals view LinkedIn as the best way to meet other professionals and an important part of any job search. Given that networking is so critical to professional success, it's vital you ensure your LinkedIn presence is accurate and engaging. However, when I review my clients' profiles, I am often surprised by what I find. Here are five things to keep in mind the next time you're tweaking your ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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You've fixed up your resume, submitted an application, and landed an interview for a dream job — and you deserve some congratulations! As any job seeker knows, just getting through the screening process is a huge deal. Now, it's time to prepare for the interview. As you research the company and map your route to the office, don't ... Source: Recruiter

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Chances are you worked extremely hard to get to where you are right now. From making sacrifices to get the education and experience you need to the hours of sleep lost honing your resume to perfection, you've poured effort into every step of your journey — and it has paid off in the form of a career-worthy job. The question, then, is "What's next?" Do you remain complacent in the success you've already obtained, or do you want more? If you fall ... Source: Recruiter

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You're ready for a career change, but you're not going to tell your boss until the last minute. After all, isn't the standard operating procedure of jumping ship to sneak off for lunchtime interviews? Or duck out in the middle of the night, à la the Baltimore (now Indianapolis) Colts? As a COO, I can say neither situation ... Source: Recruiter

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You want a new job — but what's the best way to find it? Networking, of course. Networking is hard, however. You have to go out and meet people, and then you have to ask those people for help. It's a daunting task — but it doesn't have to be. You can become more comfortable with networking if you learn to view it as honest communication between people. The Old View of ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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Looking for a job can be very stressful. Rarely does the first interview lead to a dream job offer, and it can take weeks or even months to get results — but it is important to be resilient and keep going. Your attitude toward finding a job can not only impact how you come across in interviews, but it can also affect your tone in cover letters, applications, and emails. That's why it is important to keep your chin up, even when ... Source: Recruiter