Is Your Job Search Networking Missing Something?

Is Your Job Search Networking Missing Something?

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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Question of the Week: When should I list a reference I haven’t spoke to?

Question of the Week: When should I list a reference I haven’t spoke to?

Question: “Hey Kevin, I listened to your recent call regarding using references, and I had a question. During my current period of unemployment, I had a 6 month contract position that went really well. I’ve tried to reach the two guys I worked for to see if they would …

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Career Mapping – A “Monster” Strike Out

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

It is no secret that I am not a fan of the job boards.   That being said, I was actually a little excited when I saw that Monster had rolled out a new …

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The Reference Check – It’s Not Time to Celebrate Yet – from the Build the Career You Deserve ezine

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Two years ago, if a client told me that the company they were interviewing with was getting ready to check references, I would have thought, “Great!  It sounds like an offer is not far behind.”  But now, with unemployment at 8.9%, the job search …

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