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Are you Unemployed or Unemployable? Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

At a quick glance, you might mistake one word for the other – but I'm sure you'll agree that while being "unemployed", you never want to be perceived as "unemployable". Yet, I've read a growing number of articles that attach the stigma of being "unemployable" to the currently "unemployed".

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Why "The Unemployed Need Not Apply" Need Not Apply to You Print
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Anyone who is currently searching for a job has probably read at least one article about a company who is unwilling to hire "the unemployed." Even more interesting is the article that I recently came across about the backlash from critics against job boards like Monster saying that ads of this kind should be banned from being posted.

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Selling Your Way to Success Print
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Yesterday I was honored to have a personal phone call with Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen, the co-authors of Cash In a Flash. In our conversation, they reminded me about something that I have known for a long time and wanted to share with you. To be successful in life, you need to know how to sell. And... if you add a pinch of marketing to your job search, you'll have a recipe for success.

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Picture Perfect Print
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On one of the past Career Wake Up Calls, someone asked a question about posting their picture on LinkedIn. Given that your resume and LinkedIn profile are two major components of your personal marketing collateral, it's a good idea to give some airtime to this topic.

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Take Off Your Mask Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Halloween is traditionally a holiday where people put on masks and enjoy stepping into the shoes of a character unlike themselves. Those who are angels in real life can become devils for the day and those people who are shy or timid can become a superhero. You're probably wondering how this has anything to do with job resumes. Ah… but it does, my friends.

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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!