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How to Become the Most Viable Next Hire
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How to Become the Most Viable Next Hire

| Career Attraction Techniques, Interview Preparation, Interview Series, Resumes, Special Events | Kevin Kermes

Last year I was on The Career Catalyst radio show talking about “How to Supercharge Your Job Search.” In this interview, they had me back on to discuss “How to Become the Most Viable Next Hire.”  Scott Aronow and I …

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The Truth About the Hidden Job Market
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The Truth About the Hidden Job Market

| Blog Posts, Career Attraction University, Hidden Job Market, Networking | Kevin Kermes

The Hidden Job Market has become quite the buzz phrase in the past year. Job search experts allude to knowing where it is (which is a bit comical, since that’s contrary to the idea of it being hidden!). The reality is that the See full post

5 Reasons Why Social Media MUST Be Part of Your Job Search
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5 Reasons Why Social Media MUST Be Part of Your Job Search

| Blog Posts, Hidden Job Market, Social Media | Kevin Kermes

There’s a lot of static out there about Social Media and its place in the job search process. Many think it is a big time drain with little return on investment. And, like anything else, without a “plan” it can be just that. But, properly implemented, it can be …

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Volunteer Your Way to a New Opportunity
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Volunteer Your Way to a New Opportunity

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Most of us have a charity or group where we volunteer our time and efforts. In the midst of a job search, particularly a stressful one, it would seem natural to dial back your involvement. But, this is one place where you shouldn’t retreat. The relationships you have established …

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Help Me Make Sense of Working with Recruiters
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Help Me Make Sense of Working with Recruiters

| Blog Posts, Career Attraction Techniques, Webinar | Kevin Kermes

This week’s question isn’t so much a particular one as it is a collection of questions I’ve been getting around one central theme: recruiters. How do I work with them? When should I work with them? Why aren’t they calling me back? Are they a waste of time?

In …

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Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater: Turn rejection into opportunity in your job search
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Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater: Turn rejection into opportunity in your job search

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Have you heard this lately in your job search? “We have decided to move forward with another candidate…Our search has been put on hold…We think you are a great fit for our company, but just not the right one for this …

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5 Reasons to Kick Your Search into High Gear in December
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5 Reasons to Kick Your Search into High Gear in December

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Every year I hear countless job seekers say the same thing, “I am going to put my job search on hold until after the Holidays.”  Unfortunately, this is yet another example of conventional wisdom misfiring.  Here are some of the reasons that “suspending” your search …

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Is Your Job Search Networking Missing Something?
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Is Your Job Search Networking Missing Something?

| Blog Posts, Career Attraction Techniques, Networking | Kevin Kermes

Let’s face it, if you have been networking you have probably asked for a lot. Leads on new opportunities, connecting with decision makers and the list goes on. And, I’m not here to tell you …

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Stand Out by Ditching the Elevator Speech
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Stand Out by Ditching the Elevator Speech

| Blog Posts, Career Attraction Techniques, Networking | Kevin Kermes

As you know, I am not a fan of the “elevator speech” when it comes to the job search. I agree with the concept of getting your message across quickly, succinctly and powerfully. Where this concept loses me (as well as most people …

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