Employers use a variety of frameworks to gauge candidates. These come down to the three C's:

• Competency- Focus on evidence that you can do the job based on experience, skills, knowledge, strengths and motivation to exceed employers expectations.


• Chemistry- Involves you connecting with the company's mission, its people and its customers as well as the employer connecting with you.


• Compensation- Entails making sur

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Well, first week of March was NUTS! I was running all over the place trying to learn 2 jobs.. slightly frustrating. After much thought, I have decided to take some of those things off my plate. I really dislike the retail job esp. since it is interfering with the job that I make more at. After the bus fair and the back and forth time, it is taking away from what I need to be doing elsewhere.. besides I am sure that there is someone who needs a job (like I did) and can use it more than I. I can't… Continue

For most of us, the first and only time we ever take a career assessment is in high school or college. But, if you are unfulfilled in your current job, unsure of your motivated values and talents, looking for confirmation on a possible career passion, or in search of ways in whic

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As a credentialed career coach, I am pleased to thank Anna Miller, of www.onlinedegree.net, for including me on the list of 100 excellent, inspiring career coaches, http:// tinyurl.com/yzhq489

The site www.onlinedegree.com, offers " information and resources for students looking for an

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I have to say that I love Horescopes! Not the ones in the back of the paper, but ones done by Astrologists. Sometimes it is nice to know what the Universe has in store for me, even if it is just for fun. But I really like it when they come true!

Sunday I was feeling a little frustrated (and hormonal.. ugh), because of the waiting period. Each Monday I have been going to the company, that I have been in process with, for training for the last month. Slightly frustrating going without inc… Continue

Quite often, career professionals like myself deal with the "employability factor" to help you get hired, but sometimes dismiss an issue that can make or break a prolonged period of unemployment, battered self-esteem.

So how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self- esteem in tough economy times? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self-improvement.

Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around

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I started a new part time job yesterday. It is not my dream job.......but, in this economy it is needed steady income. Luckily some of my dreams have come true--this just isn't one of them. I used to think once you went to college you would be well on your way to a gre

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