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Do this homework to prove you’re the top candidate for the job.

As seen in U.S. News | Sept. 25, 2014

Job seeking is hard work. Not only do you have to be qualified and interested, but now you have to compete against thousands of candidates from around the world. How do you set yourself apart from many well-written résumés and impressive backgrounds? The answer is through creative customization. To compete for a highly desirable position, you need to wow your interviewers with your knowledge of both your skills and their needs. Try these three tips to give yourself an advantage during your next interview:

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Don’t fall prey to these four career-limiting moves.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor | June 19, 2014

 

Congratulations on landing a summer internship or a career after college. The world of work can be exciting and rewarding – but it also has its share of pitfalls. Before you get too comfortable in your new role, take a moment to review these four career limiting moves (or CLMs) to make sure you’re off to a good, professional start.
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Don’t miss out on your chance to enhance your career before the end of the year.

As seen in U.S. News | Nov. 7, 2013

 

The year-end review offers an ideal opportunity to enhance your career in the upcoming year. These five tips can help you get the most from the meeting.

1. Review. Find your original job description and evaluate each line to determine how you performed. Using a scale from one to five, rank your performance in each of the areas. If you give yourself a one, it means you had little or no skill in this area, while a five ranking means you excelled beyond other peers or similarly qualified professionals. This is not a time to be overly critical, but to note at least two examples that reflect your strengths and substantiate your rankings. Average all of your scores to get an overall picture of your contributions relative to the position requirements.

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The best way to ask an employer to invest in your career is to invest in your future first.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor | Sept. 26, 2013

 

Hiring is about minimizing risk. An employer is reviewing candidates to determine who is the least risky hire and will result in the best return on his hiring “investment.” Seasoned professionals can convey that they are great investments through their related previous work experience, providing references that can attest to their commitment to their field, listing accomplishments that are applicable to a new opportunity and in general showing a track record of their interest and success in a potential field. For the college student and new graduate who has minimal work experience, the options to display that they will be a secure, long-term hire are limited. One of the best ways to mitigate this risk for an employer is to demonstrate passion in your field of choice. Here are five ways to convey your conviction:
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It’s possible to have a temporary summer job that advances a long-term career.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor | Aug. 22, 2013

 

“Just over one-quarter of all Millennials surveyed (26 percent, age 31 and younger) reported that they plan to leave their employers at some time in the next year – the highest among all generational groups. A majority of respondents who have been seeking new employment believe their job does not make good use of their skills and abilities.” (Talent 2020: Surveying the Talent Paradox from the Employee’s Perspective – Deloitte University Press, January 23, 2013)
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