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Abby's live interview on Good Morning Connecticut Weekend (WTNH Channel 8) on Saturday, April 14th, 2010

Dedication to Education Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

This week I received an interesting question from a job seeker about furthering his education. His question was about whether to pursue a higher level of certification in his field in order to get into management. My answer to this question is not as obvious as it might appear.

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Contention for your Attention Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Lately I have been receiving a variety of questions about specific job posting sites, especially sites that require an investment, and whether or not they are worth the expense. So now seems like a good time to focus our attention on some of these sites.

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Don't Let Your Dog Eat Your Homework Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Although you may believe right now that any job will do, I am here to tell you that thinking that way may lead to more trouble for you than you deserve. The last thing that you want to be doing a year from now is searching for a job because you made a hasty decision without doing your homework. To avoid these missteps, pretend you are a journalist writing an article about the company you will be interviewing with. Do the research beforehand and then ask questions during the interview to complete the story.

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A Labor of Love Print
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Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. This year, I propose that we salute the true laborers in our country, the ones whose labor pushed us into the world in the first place…our moms.

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Unemployed with Children Part Deux Print
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In a post last week I discussed one of the great questions I discussed on a recent Career Wake Up Call. The question was, "How should I go about discussing my continued unemployment with my children?  It seems to be having an effect on them." I recently received two new answers to this question from parents that I feel are absolutely fantastic so naturally I have to share them with you.

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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!