Tag Archives: job search

Book Review: Networking is Dead

Posted on April 21, 2013 by johanna

We all know that we need to network to find people to hire or to get a new job. But too often, our networking is random. That’s why you should read Networking Is Dead: Making Connections That Matter. Wilson and … Continue reading →

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Volunteering: Set Yourself Apart in the Hiring Process

Posted on December 18, 2012 by johanna

Today’s guest post is from Melissa Russell. As a consequence of the recent recession, many people have suddenly found themselves either unemployed or underemployed. Landing a job in this climate can be a challenge for anyone, so finding a way … Continue reading →

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Learn From the Expert: How to Correctly Answer the Hardest Interview Questions

Posted on November 26, 2012 by johanna

Today, I have another guest post from Patrick Rosario. Take it away, Patrick! Job interviews are not something that most of us look forward to, and even the most confident of job seekers can fall prey to a case of … Continue reading →

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Agile Weekly Podcast About Manage Your Job Search

Posted on June 11, 2012 by johanna

I recorded a podcast with the Agile Weekly folks. In Agile Weekly Podcast #63, we spoke about Manage Your Job Search, and how kanban can help you. I was suprised by some of the questions, especially by keeping to the … Continue reading →

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Job Hunt or Job Search?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by johanna

Are you on a job search or a job hunt? Many people search for jobs. Some people hunt for jobs. Why am I making a distinction? Some people find it helpful to think about their search as a hunt. The … Continue reading →

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What is the Fascination with Bachelor’s Degrees for Senior Managers?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by johanna

I realize that many successful technical people have degrees. But the former Yahoo CEO was canned for lying on his resume about a bachelor’s degree Computer Science. Now, let’s think about this for a minute. A senior manager with 20 … Continue reading →

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Never Lie on a Resume–Ever

Posted on May 16, 2012 by johanna

Yahoo’s CEO lied on his resume. He does not have a degree in Computer Science. Well, many senior managers of high tech organizations don’t. So, that should have been okay. There are two questions here: Why did he feel the … Continue reading →

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A Jobseeker’s Starting Guide to Twitter

Posted on May 7, 2012 by johanna

If you are looking for a job, you can’t ignore Twitter. It’s a great source of job leads. You don’t need to have a Twitter id. But, you do need to know how to search Twitter. Learn to Love Hashtags … Continue reading →

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Announcing a New Book: Manage Your Job Search

Posted on April 23, 2012 by johanna

I have released a beta book, Manage Your Job Search: Reduce Your Overwhelm, Focus Your Search, and Get Your Next Job! While I was writing and updating Hiring the Best Knowledge Workers, second edition, I realized that my advice wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Answer Questions, Yes. Housekeys? No

Posted on March 22, 2012 by johanna

There’s an article in the Huffington Post about asking candidates to turn over their Facebook login credentials, so the interviewers can see their “private” pages. If you provide your login credentials, your private Facebook pages are no longer private, are … Continue reading →

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