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"Abby's insights and techniques have inspired many individuals in achieving success in with their career transition. She is a delightful, dedicated, intuitive public speaker and coach at our local networking groups."
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Abby's live interview on Good Morning Connecticut Weekend (WTNH Channel 8) on Saturday, April 14th, 2010

The Nuances of Networking Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

These days, everyone, including yours truly, has been ranting and raving about the benefits of networking. The question is, is it good enough just to attend a networking event or is there really more magic required? The answer is that there is.

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E-Mail and Voicemail Failings Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Regardless of the economy, one principle holds true when interviewing with recruiters on all edges of the earth – you only have a few seconds to make a first impression. This applies to interviews, phone screens, e-mails and most of all, resumes.

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Seize the Day Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

As you know, today is the 8th anniversary of 9/11, the day that changed the lives of so many people. In thinking about my blog for today, I realized how many lessons can be gleaned from that day – lessons that are right in front of us all the time but we may not see them.

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Back To Work With Babies Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Last week I was interviewed by Barbara Giglio, the President of Nanny Consultants NJ, a consulting service that recommends nannies for child care needs, backed up with thorough interviewing, reference checking, and background screenings.

While preparing for my interview I thought about all the questions that job seekers have asked me over the years.

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Skeletons in your Closet Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

This week I received two questions about how to explain prior convictions (i.e., felonies or misdemeanors) during interviews. While the answer depends on many different factors, the good news is that like any other hurdle, a conviction can be overcome in many cases.

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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!