Job search dragons exist wherever there is disagreement and conflict surrounding any phase of the search process. They are the result of poor communication no matter the reason or timing [...]
Do you think you have what it takes to do a particular job? If so, think again. Like it or not, job search success is a matter of “fit”…not only matching the position qualifications, but fitting company culture as well. You may look good on paper and meet every job description requirement, but if you aren’t able to communicate well and be personable in an interview, chances are you will not get the job [...]
To steer clear of extreme stress and burnout, you will need to learn to balance your job search with the rest of life. A consistent and focused job search that sets an even pace is more effective in the long run than short bursts of interviewing and job hunting activity. The former leads to successful work and life integration; the latter creates impatience, intolerance and unwanted opportunities to make mistakes and career damaging moves [...]
Whenever your career needs a boost, try getting a few quick wins. Quick wins are small accomplishments you make that move your career forward. Instead of fantasizing about the perfect career, use these steps to get started [...]
Many people would not think this bad habit can ruin a job search; but perfectionism can become a vicious trap when taken to the extreme. The obsession with perfection can cause you to fail to achieve your job search goals [...]
Successful job seekers do things differently than average job hunters. They have developed a job search mindset that causes them to think, act and respond differently throughout the job search process [...]
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While it is true that temporary agencies can be an alternative to unemployment, they can also be used to match your skills to the right full time job. According to Amy Nutt, Insnare.com Author, temporary agencies keep a list of qualified people to match the position that an employer needs to be filled for a short period; and this could lead to more permanent work [...]
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Too many job seekers are moving at a frantic pace and in such a hurry to find the perfect job. Unfortunately they have taken a “sense of urgency” to unhealthy levels which have resulted in impatience and intolerance, and uncontrollable emotional spikes. Relationships are damaged and professional reputations become tarnished and lost [...]
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Whether due to nervousness or as the result of provocative questions, sometimes job candidates say the wrong things in job interviews. If this has ever happened to you, you know how embarrassing it can be. Here are a few savvy job search tips to use when you say the wrong thing in an interview [...]
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Christian Career Tools is dedicated to helping you reach your professional potential by managing your career according to Biblical principles.
Althea DeBrule, founder of Christian Career Tools, is distinguished for helping individuals maximize their God-given potential. She has provided career consulting, executive coaching, and personal growth coaching since 1997 to corporate and individual clients throughout the United States and abroad.
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