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"Abby looks for ways to make others successful in their career paths and aspirations - she demonstrates both competence and integrity. She is very knowledgeable and always willing to extend herself to help others."
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Careeriffic Wednesdays
Thinking about changing your job or even your entire career? Getting ready to make a change but you're unsure how? Are you stuck in a dead end job or have you hit the glass ceiling? Join us each Wednesday as we explore tips to get & keep your career on a careeriffic track.

Thanksgiving Thanks Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Each year, around this time of year, as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I find myself feeling extra appreciation for all of the people who have been a part of my life's journey, both personally and professionally. What follows are some thoughts that come to mind during this special year, 2009, the year that I became Absolutely Abby.

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Differentiating Yourself From the Flock Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

As a blogger, topics come to me like flashes of insight as I go about my day. Last week, I discovered a lesson for all of you as my husband and I were feeding a bunch of swans in a large pond in Brooklyn. Now how could this possibly be a lesson for job seekers, you ask? Stay tuned.

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E is for Etiquette Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

A friend of mine gave me the idea for today's blog when she received an e-mail from a job seeker. The e-mail reminded us both that communication is everything when it comes to networking. Poor etiquette results in bad feelings whereas good etiquette results in positive reinforcement and therefore a continuation of the same behaviors occurring in the future.

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Flexibility For Success Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

According to the Wiktionary, the word "flexible" is defined as "willing or ready to yield to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate; tractable; manageable; easy and compliant." According to Abby, being flexible will score you all sorts of points with recruiters and hiring managers, but being too flexible can cause you trouble down the road.

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Be The Captain of Your Own Ship Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Yesterday I attended a networking event for job seeking HR professionals. One of the topics that came up was the variety of opinions from different recruiters surrounding each detail of a job search. With all these choices, whose opinion is correct? The answer is "Yours".

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Drawn from my 15 years of experience and research in recruiting and Human Resources, my blog posts are intended to provide insight into what corporate recruiters and Human Resource professionals look for when they are evaluating your qualifications. Simply reading these blogs will not guarantee you success. However, consistently applying the strategies mentioned, as well as developing your own personal interview style, will greatly enhance your chances of victory amidst the competition. I wish you the best of luck with your search as you begin to take charge of your career!