(1371,1,'2013-03-28 09:05:47','2013-03-28 09:05:47','<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Where to <a href=\"#Find Jobs\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Where to Find Jobs</span></a></span> </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: General  Job Search</span></a></span></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: Preparing to Win a Job\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: Attitude,</span></a> Commitment &amp;  Goal-Setting</span></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: Preparing to Win a Job\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: Preparing to Win a Job</span></a></span> </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: Applying and Interviewing\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: Applying and Interviewing</span></a></span></span></h5>\r\n<h3>[dividers style=\"2\"]</h3>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: General Job Search\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3>Where to Find Jobs</h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"General Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.monster.com/\">http://www.monster.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.indeed.com/\">http://www.indeed.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.simplyhired.com/\">http://www.simplyhired.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.linkup.com/\">http://www.linkup.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"https://www.usajobs.gov/\">https://www.usajobs.gov/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.careeronestop.org/\">http://www.careeronestop.org/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/\">http://jobs.aol.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://www.social-hire.com/search-jobs\">http://www.social-hire.com/search-jobs</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Local Job Search\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.craigslist.org\"><span style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\">www.craigslist.org</span></a></span><cite></cite></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://geebo.com/\">http://geebo.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.jobdig.com/\">http://www.jobdig.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.jobing.com/\">http://www.jobing.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.snagajob.com/\">http://www.snagajob.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Local Newspaper Classifieds Online </span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Networking Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://LinkedIn.com\">http://LinkedIn.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Facebook.com\">http://Facebook.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://GlassDoor.com\">http://GlassDoor.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Twitter.com\">http://Twitter.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Viadeo.com\">http://Viadeo.com</a>(Europe, Latin America)</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://BranchOut.com\">http://BranchOut.com</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Industry and Function-specific sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm</a>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Company Websites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your target companies have “career” or “jobs” sites. Many have search agents, too so you receive new jobs as they are listed.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Local Publications, Online or Print\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">http://www.bizjournals.com/</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Recent College Graduate Job Sites \" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegegrad.com/\">http://www.collegegrad.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegerecruiter.com/\">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.aftercollege.com/\">http://www.aftercollege.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/\">http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://college.monster.com/\">http://college.monster.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “entry level jobs” in your keyword search on the general engines in section A. above.e[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Part-Time Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/\">http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.coolworks.com/\">http://www.coolworks.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “<em>part-time</em>” in your keyword search on the general engines[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Work At Home Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]Most general job search websites. Search using \"<em>telecommute</em>\" or \"<em>telecommuting</em>\" as a keyword to find legitimate work at home job listings[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Alumni Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your school’s Career Services section on their website.Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges, Vocational and Trade Schools.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<h2> </h2>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: General Job Search\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: General Job Search </strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" General Advice\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://danamanciagli.com\">http://danamanciagli.com</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/\">http://jobsearch.about.com/</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F\">http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/\">http://www.careerealism.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/\">http://jobs.aol.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Attitude\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/\">http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/\">http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Job Search Goal Setting\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html\">http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html\">http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365\">http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\" Job Search Plan\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx\">http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20\">http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: Preparing to Win a Job\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Preparing to Win a Job</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Social Media for Job Search\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerenlightenment.com/\">http://careerenlightenment.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Research\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Networking for Jobs\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html\">http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cold Calling\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php\">http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: Applying and Interviewing\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Applying and Interviewing</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Phone Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/\">http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html\">http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Email Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Resumes\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/\">http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/</a>    (Tell Jacqui that Dana sent you!)</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk</a>=</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Applications\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm\">http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cover Letters\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resumecoverletters.org/\">http://www.resumecoverletters.org/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bestcoverletters.com/\">http://www.bestcoverletters.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Interviewing\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Questions/100-Potential-Interview-Questions/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Questions/100-Potential-Interview-Questions/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/\">http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.interviewstrategies.com/\">http://www.interviewstrategies.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Thank You and Follow-Up\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_follow-up-dos-donts.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_follow-up-dos-donts.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/morejobletters/a/followupletter.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/morejobletters/a/followupletter.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/intfollowup.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/intfollowup.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>','Job Search Web Resources - Free links to help you with every step of your search','','inherit','open','open','','883-revision-57','','','2013-03-28 09:05:47','2013-03-28 09:05:47','',883,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/883-revision-57/',0,'revision','',0),(1374,1,'2013-03-28 09:17:30','2013-03-28 09:17:30','<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Where to Find Jobs</span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: General Job Search</span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: Attitude, Commitment &  Goal-Setting</span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: Preparing to Win a Job</span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Advice: Applying and Interviewing</span></h5>\r\n<h3>[dividers style=\"2\"]</h3>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: General Job Search\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3>Where to Find Jobs</h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"General Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.monster.com/\">http://www.monster.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.indeed.com/\">http://www.indeed.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.simplyhired.com/\">http://www.simplyhired.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.linkup.com/\">http://www.linkup.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"https://www.usajobs.gov/\">https://www.usajobs.gov/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.careeronestop.org/\">http://www.careeronestop.org/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/\">http://jobs.aol.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://www.social-hire.com/search-jobs\">http://www.social-hire.com/search-jobs</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Local Job Search\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.craigslist.org\"><span style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\">www.craigslist.org</span></a></span><cite></cite></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://geebo.com/\">http://geebo.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.jobdig.com/\">http://www.jobdig.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.jobing.com/\">http://www.jobing.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.snagajob.com/\">http://www.snagajob.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Local Newspaper Classifieds Online </span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Networking Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://LinkedIn.com\">http://LinkedIn.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Facebook.com\">http://Facebook.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://GlassDoor.com\">http://GlassDoor.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Twitter.com\">http://Twitter.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Viadeo.com\">http://Viadeo.com</a>(Europe, Latin America)</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://BranchOut.com\">http://BranchOut.com</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Industry and Function-specific sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm</a>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Company Websites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your target companies have “career” or “jobs” sites. Many have search agents, too so you receive new jobs as they are listed.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Local Publications, Online or Print\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">http://www.bizjournals.com/</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Recent College Graduate Job Sites \" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegegrad.com/\">http://www.collegegrad.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegerecruiter.com/\">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.aftercollege.com/\">http://www.aftercollege.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/\">http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://college.monster.com/\">http://college.monster.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “entry level jobs” in your keyword search on the general engines in section A. above.e[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Part-Time Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/\">http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.coolworks.com/\">http://www.coolworks.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “<em>part-time</em>” in your keyword search on the general engines[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Work At Home Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]Most general job search websites. Search using \"<em>telecommute</em>\" or \"<em>telecommuting</em>\" as a keyword to find legitimate work at home job listings[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Alumni Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your school’s Career Services section on their website.Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges, Vocational and Trade Schools.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<h2> </h2>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: General Job Search\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: General Job Search </strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" General Advice\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://danamanciagli.com\">http://danamanciagli.com</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/\">http://jobsearch.about.com/</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F\">http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/\">http://www.careerealism.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/\">http://jobs.aol.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Attitude\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/\">http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/\">http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Job Search Goal Setting\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html\">http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html\">http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365\">http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\" Job Search Plan\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx\">http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20\">http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: Preparing to Win a Job\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Preparing to Win a Job</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Social Media for Job Search\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerenlightenment.com/\">http://careerenlightenment.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Research\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Networking for Jobs\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html\">http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cold Calling\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php\">http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"Advice: Applying and Interviewing\"></a></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Applying and Interviewing</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Phone Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/\">http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html\">http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Email Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Resumes\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/\">http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/</a>    (Tell Jacqui that Dana sent you!)</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk</a>=</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Applications\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm\">http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cover Letters\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a 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id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>','Job Search Web Resources - Free links to help you with every step of your search','','inherit','open','open','','883-revision-60','','','2013-03-28 09:17:30','2013-03-28 09:17:30','',883,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/883-revision-60/',0,'revision','',0),(1375,1,'2013-05-06 02:08:40','2013-05-06 02:08:40','[caption id=\"attachment_1887\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Why-You-Didnt-Get-the-Job-Dont-Waste-Time-Asking-Hiring-Manager.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1887\" alt=\"Why You Didn\'t Get the Job - Don\'t Waste Time Asking Hiring Manager\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Why-You-Didnt-Get-the-Job-Dont-Waste-Time-Asking-Hiring-Manager-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Why You Didn\'t Get the Job - Don\'t Waste Time Asking Hiring Manager[/caption]\r\n<p>If you’ve never felt any of the following during your job search, you are not human: frustrated, depressed, angry, confused, guilty, sad, victimized, stupid, humiliated, embarrassed, lacking confidence. In my three decades of hiring, mentoring and assisting job seekers, I have yet to meet someone who is thrilled and motivated by any aspect of a job search.</p>\r\n<p>Searching for a job is hard. No, VERY hard. It triggers negative emotions, especially if you are unemployed. But the same holds true for those employed and searching within their own company or who need to make a move outside their company.</p>\r\n<p>Think about it. You are selling yourself as a product to employers who are the “buyers.” They are the decision-makers, with multiple applicants to choose from. It is not clear exactly what the employer is looking for, if they are even looking at you, or why you are not chosen.</p>\r\n<p>In school, the team captains picked the best players and nobody wanted to be the last person standing. Worse, in the job search world, only one gets picked and many others are not.</p>\r\n<p>There is no transparency into what is going on during the hiring process, either. You don’t know if your application or résumé is being reviewed, went into a black hole, or got discarded. And you will never know.</p>\r\n<p>Even if someone looks at your credentials, you will not know why you didn’t get the interview. Then, even if you had an interview, you won’t know why you didn’t get the job. There are multiple inexplicable reasons why you didn’t win a specific job, but here are some of the most probable:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The job went to an internal candidate, someone already working for the company, or already within that department.</li>\r\n<li>They hired another external candidate who had stronger skills.</li>\r\n<li>They are still looking since they didn’t find anyone who met their criteria.</li>\r\n<li>They decided not to fill this job at this time. Or they changed the specification and reposted.</li>\r\n<li>Another candidate knew someone who knew someone who knew someone… through networking.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Many candidates try to connect back with the recruiter, HR Manager, Hiring Manager, or someone on the interview schedule to get “feedback.” This is a waste of your time. Why?</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It is not their job to give you direct feedback and they want you to leave feeling good about the process with them. They are going to be polite and say, “We found another candidate more qualified.” or “You did great; we just went in another direction.”</li>\r\n<li>If you met with numerous people, it could have been just one person who found something that was not a fit. Your odds of figuring out the real reason are slim to none.</li>\r\n<li>You may have been a “benchmark candidate,” one who is placed in the interview loop to validate that the top candidate is, in fact, the best. This is an acceptable practice, and you should not worry or ask.</li>\r\n<li>It’s your job to figure out why your interviews are not turning into offers. I recommend you find someone who will do a mock interview with you and give you direct feedback. There may be a mannerism that you have, or a general “lack of confidence” exuding through your answers. Great sources are your career placement centers and career coaches.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Bottom line: Study the latest interview skills, prepare your answers to the most common interview questions, and practice for that big day!</p>\r\n<p>Send your comments, challenges and questions any time. I’m here to help!</p>','Why Didn’t You Get That Job?  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You are selling yourself as a product to employers who are the “buyers.” They are the decision-makers, with multiple applicants to choose from. It is not clear exactly what the employer is looking for, if they are even looking at you, or why you are not chosen.</p>\n<p>In school, the team captains picked the best players and nobody wanted to be the last person standing. Worse, in the job search world, only one gets picked and many others are not.</p>\n<p>There is no transparency into what is going on during the hiring process, either. You don’t know if your application or résumé is being reviewed, went into a black hole or got discarded. And you will never know.</p>\n<p>Even if someone looks at your credentials, you will not know why you didn’t get the interview. Then, even if you had an interview, you won’t know why you didn’t get the job. There are multiple inexplicable reasons why you didn’t win a specific job, but here are some of the most probable:</p>\n<p>• The job went to an internal candidate, someone already working for the company or already within that department.</p>\n<p>• They hired another external candidate who had stronger skills.</p>\n<p>• They are still looking since they didn’t find anyone who met their criteria.</p>\n<p>• They decided not to fill this job at this time. Or they changed the specification and reposted.</p>\n<p>• Another candidate knew someone who knew someone who knew someone … through networking. Many candidates try to connect back with the recruiter, HR Manager, Hiring Manager or someone on the interview schedule to get “feedback.” This is a waste of your time. Why? 1. It is not their job to give you direct feedback and they want you to leave feeling good about the process with them. They are going to be polite and say, “We found another candidate more qualified.” or “You did great; we just went in another direction.” 2. If you met with numerous people, it could have been just one person who found something that was not a fit. Your odds of figuring out the real reason are slim to none. 3. You may have been a “benchmark candidate,” one who is placed in the interview loop to validate that the top candidate is, in fact, the best. This is an acceptable practice, and you should not worry or ask. 4. It’s your job to figure out why your interviews are not turning into offers. I recommend you find someone who will do a mock interview with you and give you direct feedback. There may be a mannerism that you have, or a general “lack of confidence” exuding through your answers. Great sources are your career placement centers and career coaches. Bottom line: Study the latest interview skills, prepare your answers to the most common interview questions and practice for that big day! Send your comments, challenges and questions any time. I’m here to help!</p>','Why Didn’t You Get That Job?  Don’t Waste Your Energy Asking the Hiring Company','','inherit','open','open','','1375-revision','','','2013-03-29 13:32:23','2013-03-29 13:32:23','',1375,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1375-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(1377,1,'2013-03-29 13:37:04','2013-03-29 13:37:04','Many candidates try to connect back with the recruiter, HR Manager, Hiring Manager or someone on the interview schedule to get “feedback.”  This is a waste of your time. Bottom line: Study the latest interview skills, prepare your answers to the most common interview questions and practice for that big day! ','Why Didn’t You Get That Job?  Don’t Waste Your Energy Asking the Hiring Company','Many candidates try to connect back with the recruiter, HR Manager, Hiring Manager or someone on the interview schedule to get “feedback.”  This is a waste of your time. 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line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Local Newspaper Classifieds Online </span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Networking Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://LinkedIn.com\">http://LinkedIn.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Facebook.com\">http://Facebook.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://GlassDoor.com\">http://GlassDoor.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Twitter.com\">http://Twitter.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Viadeo.com\">http://Viadeo.com</a>(Europe, Latin America)</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your target companies have “career” or “jobs” sites. Many have search agents, too so you receive new jobs as they are listed.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Local Publications, Online or Print\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">http://www.bizjournals.com/</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Recent College Graduate Job Sites \" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegegrad.com/\">http://www.collegegrad.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegerecruiter.com/\">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.aftercollege.com/\">http://www.aftercollege.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/\">http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://college.monster.com/\">http://college.monster.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “entry level jobs” in your keyword search on the general engines in section A. above.e[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Part-Time Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/\">http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.coolworks.com/\">http://www.coolworks.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “<em>part-time</em>” in your keyword search on the general engines[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Work At Home Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]Most general job search websites. Search using \"<em>telecommute</em>\" or \"<em>telecommuting</em>\" as a keyword to find legitimate work at home job listings[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Alumni Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your school’s Career Services section on their website.Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges, Vocational and Trade Schools.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<h2> </h2>\r\n<a name=\"Advice: General Job Search\"></a>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: General Job Search </strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" General Advice\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://danamanciagli.com\">http://danamanciagli.com</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/\">http://jobsearch.about.com/</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F\">http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/\">http://www.careerealism.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/\">http://jobs.aol.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<a name=\"Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting\"></a>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Attitude\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/\">http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/\">http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Job Search Goal Setting\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html\">http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html\">http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365\">http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\" Job Search Plan\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx\">http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20\">http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<a name=\"Advice: Preparing to Win a Job\"></a>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Preparing to Win a Job</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Social Media for Job Search\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerenlightenment.com/\">http://careerenlightenment.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Research\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Networking for Jobs\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html\">http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cold Calling\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php\">http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<a name=\"Advice: Applying and Interviewing\"></a>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Applying and Interviewing</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Phone Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/\">http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html\">http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Email Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Resumes\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/\">http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/</a>    (Tell Jacqui that Dana sent you!)</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk</a>=</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Applications\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm\">http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cover Letters\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resumecoverletters.org/\">http://www.resumecoverletters.org/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bestcoverletters.com/\">http://www.bestcoverletters.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Interviewing\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Questions/100-Potential-Interview-Questions/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Questions/100-Potential-Interview-Questions/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/\">http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.interviewstrategies.com/\">http://www.interviewstrategies.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Thank You and Follow-Up\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_follow-up-dos-donts.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_follow-up-dos-donts.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/morejobletters/a/followupletter.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/morejobletters/a/followupletter.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/intfollowup.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/intfollowup.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>','Job Search Web Resources - Free links to help you with every step of your search','','inherit','open','open','','883-revision-61','','','2013-03-28 09:27:01','2013-03-28 09:27:01','',883,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/883-revision-61/',0,'revision','',0),(2262,1,'2013-03-29 15:54:20','2013-03-29 15:54:20','<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Where to Find Jobs\">Where to Find Jobs</a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: General Job Search\">Advice: General Job Search</a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting\">Advice: Attitude, Commitment &amp; Goal-Setting</a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: Preparing to Win a Job\">Advice: Preparing to Win a Job</a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Advice: Applying and Interviewing\">Advice: Applying and Interviewing</a></span></h5>\r\n<h3>[dividers style=\"2\"]</h3>\r\n<p><a name=\"Where to Find Jobs\"></a></p>\r\n<h3>Where to Find Jobs</h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"General Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.monster.com/\">http://www.monster.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.indeed.com/\">http://www.indeed.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.simplyhired.com/\">http://www.simplyhired.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.linkup.com/\">http://www.linkup.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"https://www.usajobs.gov/\">https://www.usajobs.gov/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.careeronestop.org/\">http://www.careeronestop.org/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/\">http://jobs.aol.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://www.social-hire.com/search-jobs\">http://www.social-hire.com/search-jobs</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Local Job Search\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.craigslist.org\"><span style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\">www.craigslist.org</span></a></span><cite></cite></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://geebo.com/\">http://geebo.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.jobdig.com/\">http://www.jobdig.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.jobing.com/\">http://www.jobing.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://www.snagajob.com/\">http://www.snagajob.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Local Newspaper Classifieds Online </span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Networking Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://LinkedIn.com\">http://LinkedIn.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Facebook.com\">http://Facebook.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://GlassDoor.com\">http://GlassDoor.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Twitter.com\">http://Twitter.com</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><a href=\"http://Viadeo.com\">http://Viadeo.com</a>(Europe, Latin America)</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://BranchOut.com\">http://BranchOut.com</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Industry and Function-specific sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm</a>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Company Websites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your target companies have “career” or “jobs” sites. Many have search agents, too so you receive new jobs as they are listed.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Local Publications, Online or Print\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">http://www.bizjournals.com/</a></span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Recent College Graduate Job Sites \" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegegrad.com/\">http://www.collegegrad.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.collegerecruiter.com/\">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.aftercollege.com/\">http://www.aftercollege.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/\">http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://college.monster.com/\">http://college.monster.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “entry level jobs” in your keyword search on the general engines in section A. above.e[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Part-Time Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/\">http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.coolworks.com/\">http://www.coolworks.com/</a></p>\r\n<p>Or use “<em>part-time</em>” in your keyword search on the general engines[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\"Work At Home Job Search Engines\" tag=\"h3\" ]Most general job search websites. Search using \"<em>telecommute</em>\" or \"<em>telecommuting</em>\" as a keyword to find legitimate work at home job listings[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" Alumni Sites\" tag=\"h3\" ]<span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Your school’s Career Services section on their website.Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges, Vocational and Trade Schools.</span>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<h2> </h2>\r\n<p><a name=\"Advice: General Job Search\"></a></p>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: General Job Search </strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" title=\" General Advice\" tag=\"h3\" ]</p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://danamanciagli.com\">http://danamanciagli.com</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/\">http://jobsearch.about.com/</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F\">http://resources.monster.com/?re=nv_gh_gnt1377_%2F</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspx?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_AdvRes</a></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/\">http://www.careerealism.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: \'Calibri\',\'sans-serif\'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/\">http://jobs.aol.com/</a></span></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a name=\"Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting\"></a></p>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Attitude, Commitment and Goal-Setting</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Attitude\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Self-Defeating-Attitudes-Job-Search/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/\">http://www.resumewriting.com/blog/the-successful-job-search-attitude_2608/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/\">http://www.careerealism.com/attitude-defines-job-search/</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Job Search Goal Setting\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html\">http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-goal-setting.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html\">http://www.careeronlineblog.com/2012/03/setting-job-search-goals-7-tips-for-job.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365\">http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Jobs---The-Bare-Essentials&amp;id=675365</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\" Job Search Plan\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx\">http://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/PlanYourJobSearch/create-a-job-search-plan.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20\">http://www.acinet.org/Explore/View.aspx?pageID=20</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2082029_create-job-search-action-plan.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a name=\"Advice: Preparing to Win a Job\"></a></p>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Preparing to Win a Job</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Social Media for Job Search\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerenlightenment.com/\">http://careerenlightenment.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/social-networking/social-media.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Research\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_2005384_research-company-interview.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/interview-company-research/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/companyresearch/a/jobresearch.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Networking for Jobs\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_resources.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html\">http://www.ehow.com/list_6750331_networking-ideas-job-seekers.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/networking/a/networking.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cold Calling\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/\">http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1405-Job-Search-Try-Cold-Calling-in-Your-Job-Search/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php\">http://jobstar.org/hidden/asher1.php</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_6763162_cold-call-jobs.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a name=\"Advice: Applying and Interviewing\"></a></p>\r\n<h3><strong>Advice: Applying and Interviewing</strong></h3>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Phone Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interview_etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/\">http://royalresumeaz.com/blog/job-search-telephone-etiquette-6-basic-tips-it-seems-have-been-forgotten/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html\">http://www.modern-manners-and-etiquette.com/phone-interview-etiquette.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Email Etiquette\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtips/a/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml\">http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_e-mail_etiquette.shtml</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchemail/tp/jobsearchemail.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Resumes\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/\">http://careerpotential.com/online-search-tools/</a>    (Tell Jacqui that Dana sent you!)</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+templates&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume&amp;sc=8-6&amp;sp=1&amp;sk</a>=</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+builder&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBLH&amp;pq=resume+&amp;sc=8-7&amp;sp=3&amp;sk=AS2</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4\">http://www.bing.com/search?q=resume+keywords+by+industry&amp;qs=AS&amp;form=QBRE&amp;pq=resume+keywords&amp;sc=8-15&amp;sp=5&amp;sk=AS4</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html\">http://www.ehow.com/how_4611208_use-industry-keywords-resume.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Applications\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/qt/jobapplicationtips.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm\">http://www.yourofficecoach.com/Topics/jobhuntingonthejob.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Cover Letters\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/Cover_Letters.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resumecoverletters.org/\">http://www.resumecoverletters.org/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.bestcoverletters.com/\">http://www.bestcoverletters.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/17/is-the-cover-letter-obsolete/\">http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/17/is-the-cover-letter-obsolete/</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Interviewing\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Questions/100-Potential-Interview-Questions/article.aspx\">http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Questions/100-Potential-Interview-Questions/article.aspx</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/\">http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.interviewstrategies.com/\">http://www.interviewstrategies.com/</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html</a></p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>[accordion state=\"closed\" color=\"gray\" tag=\"h3\" title=\"Thank You and Follow-Up\"]</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_follow-up-dos-donts.html\">http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_follow-up-dos-donts.html</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/morejobletters/a/followupletter.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/morejobletters/a/followupletter.htm</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/intfollowup.htm\">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/intfollowup.htm</a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[/accordion]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>\r\n<div id=\"nuan_ria_plugin\"> </div>','Job Search Web Resources - Free links to help you with every step of your search','','inherit','open','open','','883-revision-62','','','2013-03-29 15:54:20','2013-03-29 15:54:20','',883,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/883-revision-62/',0,'revision','',0),(1379,1,'2013-03-30 19:56:06','2013-03-30 19:56:06','<p><b>Playing the Game, the Job Search “Odds Game”</b></p>\n<p>Does this sound familiar?</p>\n<p>Joe Dayton’s job search plan meant he applied for a job and then waited to hear back from the hiring company. No response? No job? Then Joe started another job application cycle. His job search dragged on and on, driving up his frustration level.</p>\n<p>Why? Joe, the eternal optimist, believed each time that the job was going to work out, <i>so why get another one spun up</i>? He convinced himself that “<i>this was the one</i>” and he had a real chance to win… this time. But he didn’t win that job. So, weeks later, he started over again looking at job postings. As a result, it took Joe a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">lot</span> longer to get a job.</p>\n<p>Bottom line: If you are not willing to play the “Odds Game,” meaning juggling multiple job opportunities at the same time, then don’t job search. It’s one of the toughest concepts for job seekers to execute.</p>\n<p>Everybody understands it – the more job opportunities you have in play, the more likely you’ll get an offer – but most are not putting it into practice. It’s hard, even for the toughest among us.</p>\n<p>I’m coaching an ex-police officer right now and even though he committed to finding 5 new career opportunities three weeks ago…well, you know the rest. </p>\n<p><b>Why Play the Odds Game? Rules and Reasons</b></p>\n<p><b>Reason #1:</b> <b>Waiting will bring you down.</b></p>\n<p>Waiting and doing nothing is bad for you. It will send you right into negativity, triggering self-doubt and low confidence. You will feel better about your search, your progress and your opportunities if you have a lot to do. A “lot to do” will only come out of generating a lot of activity. If you follow this plan, you’ll wake up every morning with a new task.</p>\n<p><b>Reason #2: Speed up the time between now and your start date.</b></p>\n<p>Do you want a job in six weeks or six months? Do you want interviews within the next two weeks or two months? The only way to speed up your results is to multiply your opportunities. Even the best salespeople, who know how to manage a pipeline of client prospects, are terrible at managing their own job search the way they do a sales territory. And a job search IS a sales process!</p>\n<p><b>Rule #1: Minimum of 10 “active” job possibilities at once.</b></p>\n<p>You need 10 active opportunities in motion at the same time. If one drops off, add one. You must find 10 job opportunities that are either posted on a website, in a newspaper, or verified as a real job opening through your networking.</p>\n<p>Do not count the make-believe-job-you-wish-for-if-you-could-design-one. An “active” opportunity means you have done something with it. You might only be in research mode prior to applying, but that is activity, so the job is “active.” Use your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\">Cut the Crap (CTC) Job Tracking Tool</a>, so you avoid the excuse that <i>this is too much to handle</i>.  (Works well even if you are currently employed and looking to make your next career move.)</p>\n<p><b>Rule #2: Make each job possibility count—or cross it off the list.</b></p>\n<p>No cheating! My father taught me, “If you cheat, you are cheating yourself.” So don’t fudge how you count your 10 active opportunities. Each of the active job possibilities must meet one of the following requirements:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are doing research and preparing your customized application to send them.</li>\n<li>You applied and are within a 15-work-day (Monday through Friday) window to hear something back.</li>\n<li>You had a phone or face-to-face interview and are within a 15-work-day window to hear something back.</li>\n<li>You heard something back from the company, acknowledging receipt of your application, and you are within the 15-work-day window to take the next step.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The good news: Every time you cross one off your list, you improve the odds! You haven’t lost, you get to shop for a new job and add a new opportunity to the group.</p>\n<p>Build out your 10 opportunities now, track each one, and always maintain 10 in your pipeline until you land your next great job.</p>\n<p> Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\n<p>Dana</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','Playing the Game, the Job Search “Odds Game”','','inherit','open','open','','1361-revision-3','','','2013-03-30 19:56:06','2013-03-30 19:56:06','',1361,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1361-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(1380,1,'2013-03-30 19:56:23','2013-03-30 19:56:23','<p><b>Playing the Game, the Job Search “Odds Game”</b></p>\r\n<p>Does this sound familiar?</p>\r\n<p>Joe Dayton’s job search plan meant he applied for a job and then waited to hear back from the hiring company. No response? No job? Then Joe started another job application cycle. His job search dragged on and on, driving up his frustration level.</p>\r\n<p>Why? Joe, the eternal optimist, believed each time that the job was going to work out, <i>so why get another one spun up</i>? He convinced himself that “<i>this was the one</i>” and he had a real chance to win… this time. But he didn’t win that job. So, weeks later, he started over again looking at job postings. As a result, it took Joe a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">lot</span> longer to get a job.</p>\r\n<p>Bottom line: If you are not willing to play the “Odds Game,” meaning juggling multiple job opportunities at the same time, then don’t job search. It’s one of the toughest concepts for job seekers to execute.</p>\r\n<p>Everybody understands it – the more job opportunities you have in play, the more likely you’ll get an offer – but most are not putting it into practice. It’s hard, even for the toughest among us.</p>\r\n<p>I’m coaching an ex-police officer right now and even though he committed to finding 5 new career opportunities three weeks ago…well, you know the rest. </p>\r\n<p><b>Why Play the Odds Game? Rules and Reasons</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Reason #1:</b> <b>Waiting will bring you down.</b></p>\r\n<p>Waiting and doing nothing is bad for you. It will send you right into negativity, triggering self-doubt and low confidence. You will feel better about your search, your progress and your opportunities if you have a lot to do. A “lot to do” will only come out of generating a lot of activity. If you follow this plan, you’ll wake up every morning with a new task.</p>\r\n<p><b>Reason #2: Speed up the time between now and your start date.</b></p>\r\n<p>Do you want a job in six weeks or six months? Do you want interviews within the next two weeks or two months? The only way to speed up your results is to multiply your opportunities. Even the best salespeople, who know how to manage a pipeline of client prospects, are terrible at managing their own job search the way they do a sales territory. And a job search IS a sales process!</p>\r\n<p><b>Rule #1: Minimum of 10 “active” job possibilities at once.</b></p>\r\n<p>You need 10 active opportunities in motion at the same time. If one drops off, add one. You must find 10 job opportunities that are either posted on a website, in a newspaper, or verified as a real job opening through your networking.</p>\r\n<p>Do not count the make-believe-job-you-wish-for-if-you-could-design-one. An “active” opportunity means you have done something with it. You might only be in research mode prior to applying, but that is activity, so the job is “active.” Use your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\">Cut the Crap (CTC) Job Tracking Tool</a>, so you avoid the excuse that <i>this is too much to handle</i>.  (Works well even if you are currently employed and looking to make your next career move.)</p>\r\n<p><b>Rule #2: Make each job possibility count—or cross it off the list.</b></p>\r\n<p>No cheating! My father taught me, “If you cheat, you are cheating yourself.” So don’t fudge how you count your 10 active opportunities. Each of the active job possibilities must meet one of the following requirements:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You are doing research and preparing your customized application to send them.</li>\r\n<li>You applied and are within a 15-work-day (Monday through Friday) window to hear something back.</li>\r\n<li>You had a phone or face-to-face interview and are within a 15-work-day window to hear something back.</li>\r\n<li>You heard something back from the company, acknowledging receipt of your application, and you are within the 15-work-day window to take the next step.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>The good news: Every time you cross one off your list, you improve the odds! You haven’t lost, you get to shop for a new job and add a new opportunity to the group.</p>\r\n<p>Build out your 10 opportunities now, track each one, and always maintain 10 in your pipeline until you land your next great job.</p>\r\n<p> Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\r\n<p>Dana</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','Playing the Game, the Job Search “Odds Game”','','inherit','open','open','','1361-revision-4','','','2013-03-30 19:56:23','2013-03-30 19:56:23','',1361,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1361-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(1381,1,'2013-03-30 19:58:02','2013-03-30 19:58:02','<p><b>“There just aren’t many jobs out there.” Really?</b></p>\n<p>Director of Sales – that’s just the job Angela wants. She spends hours every day searching for a Director of Sales position on the web. She posts résumés on job boards, participates in LinkedIn Discussion Groups, finds a few opportunities on Facebook business pages and is getting a few alerts in her inbox. </p>\n<p>But she’s been doing this for 8 months and Angela has decided – or rather settled on the excuse – that <i>there just aren’t many jobs out there</i>.</p>\n<p>Oh, really? </p>\n<p>Angela needs to stop, rethink, and re-boot. She needs a disciplined multi-platform plan. A new regimen will help her turn her a job search process into “job number one,” avoid wasted time, be more effective, and get on the fast track to winning a job.</p>\n<p>Are you in Angela’s shoes? Here’s how you can make sure you never miss an opportunity again.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>First, map out your overall job search process </b>and commit to a certain set of activities that you will repeat every day and every week until you land your new job. Be aggressive but realistic based on your other commitments (family, current job, etc.). And don’t steal time from other important things such as exercise, time with family and friends, or sleep.</li>\n</ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Here is where you can get my <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>Cut the Crap</b> <b>(CTC) Job Search Schedule</b> template for your new plan.</a></p>\n<table width=\"643\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Activity Type</b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Description</b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Daily</b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Weekly</b></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\n<p><b>Preparing to Job Search</b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>This includes organizing your technology, job search tools, communications, documents, and much more. </p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\">Initially, 8 hours, then 1   hour per week</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\n<p><b>Researching</b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>Internet or library research: companies for My Job Search Tracker, people, industry news,   preparation for an interview, etc.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\">2 hours M-F</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">16 hours per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\n<p><b>Networking</b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>External meetings: large group, industry events, etc.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">3 hours for 1 event per   week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>Build - then refine your personal and professional network list.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>Refine and update your social networking sites.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>Networking   contacts via phone and email.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour daily M-F</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\n<p><b>Applying or Cold Calling </b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>Send out “Candidate Packets” or introduction letters if a cold call.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour daily M-F</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">5 hours per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\n<p><b>Following Up </b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>Follow-up on external networking meetings, send thank you letters to all contacts, contact hiring managers, etc.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour T, Th, or as-needed</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">2 hours per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\n<p><b>Rehearsing</b></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\n<p>Build - then refine - interview questions, scripts for phone calls, email   drafts, etc.</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour</p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2.  Use your Outlook Calendar</b>, other calendar technology, or a paper calendar to schedule your activities into specific times of the day. Tips:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Activity description</span>: Don’t just say “job search.” Pick a particular activity out of the description column above or make up your own list.</li>\n<li>Identify <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">where</span> you will do this work: library, home, office, friend’s house. Find a quiet place with internet access so you can concentrate on the information and capture what you learn.</li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What</span>: Put follow-up activities highest in priority on your calendar and first thing in the morning. If you have business cards from an event, follow up on them the next morning. If you made some calls yesterday, follow up on them today. Why? These are warmer than spending time cold calling companies or people you don’t know or haven’t met.</li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Time management</span>: If you say you will be researching for one full hour, clock yourself that you stick to that commitment. It doesn’t include travel time to the library, having that latté in the middle, or talking to the person at the table next to you. It’s an hour of work; hard, focused work.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Start today and re-boot your end-to-end job search process. Map out a plan that has numerous different elements. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things. You may surprise yourself! </p>\n<p>Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\n<p>Dana</p>','No Job Search Plan? You Just Missed Those Opportunities – Again!','','inherit','open','open','','1365-revision-v1','','','2013-03-30 19:58:02','2013-03-30 19:58:02','',1365,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1365-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(1382,1,'2013-03-30 19:58:16','2013-03-30 19:58:16','<p><b>“There just aren’t many jobs out there.” Really?</b></p>\r\n<p>Director of Sales – that’s just the job Angela wants. She spends hours every day searching for a Director of Sales position on the web. She posts résumés on job boards, participates in LinkedIn Discussion Groups, finds a few opportunities on Facebook business pages and is getting a few alerts in her inbox. </p>\r\n<p>But she’s been doing this for 8 months and Angela has decided – or rather settled on the excuse – that <i>there just aren’t many jobs out there</i>.</p>\r\n<p>Oh, really? </p>\r\n<p>Angela needs to stop, rethink, and re-boot. She needs a disciplined multi-platform plan. A new regimen will help her turn her a job search process into “job number one,” avoid wasted time, be more effective, and get on the fast track to winning a job.</p>\r\n<p>Are you in Angela’s shoes? Here’s how you can make sure you never miss an opportunity again.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>First, map out your overall job search process </b>and commit to a certain set of activities that you will repeat every day and every week until you land your new job. Be aggressive but realistic based on your other commitments (family, current job, etc.). And don’t steal time from other important things such as exercise, time with family and friends, or sleep.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Here is where you can get my <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>Cut the Crap</b> <b>(CTC) Job Search Schedule</b> template for your new plan.</a></p>\r\n<table width=\"643\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\r\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Activity Type</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Description</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Daily</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Weekly</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\r\n<p><b>Preparing to Job Search</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>This includes organizing your technology, job search tools, communications, documents, and much more. </p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">Initially, 8 hours, then 1   hour per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\r\n<p><b>Researching</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>Internet or library research: companies for My Job Search Tracker, people, industry news,   preparation for an interview, etc.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">2 hours M-F</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">16 hours per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\r\n<p><b>Networking</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>External meetings: large group, industry events, etc.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">3 hours for 1 event per   week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>Build - then refine your personal and professional network list.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\"> </p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>Refine and update your social networking sites.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>Networking   contacts via phone and email.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour daily M-F</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\r\n<p><b>Applying or Cold Calling </b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>Send out “Candidate Packets” or introduction letters if a cold call.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour daily M-F</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">5 hours per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\r\n<p><b>Following Up </b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>Follow-up on external networking meetings, send thank you letters to all contacts, contact hiring managers, etc.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour T, Th, or as-needed</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">2 hours per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"157\">\r\n<p><b>Rehearsing</b></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"274\">\r\n<p>Build - then refine - interview questions, scripts for phone calls, email   drafts, etc.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"98\">\r\n<p align=\"center\">1 hour per week</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2.  Use your Outlook Calendar</b>, other calendar technology, or a paper calendar to schedule your activities into specific times of the day. Tips:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Activity description</span>: Don’t just say “job search.” Pick a particular activity out of the description column above or make up your own list.</li>\r\n<li>Identify <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">where</span> you will do this work: library, home, office, friend’s house. Find a quiet place with internet access so you can concentrate on the information and capture what you learn.</li>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What</span>: Put follow-up activities highest in priority on your calendar and first thing in the morning. If you have business cards from an event, follow up on them the next morning. If you made some calls yesterday, follow up on them today. Why? These are warmer than spending time cold calling companies or people you don’t know or haven’t met.</li>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Time management</span>: If you say you will be researching for one full hour, clock yourself that you stick to that commitment. It doesn’t include travel time to the library, having that latté in the middle, or talking to the person at the table next to you. It’s an hour of work; hard, focused work.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Start today and re-boot your end-to-end job search process. Map out a plan that has numerous different elements. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things. You may surprise yourself! </p>\r\n<p>Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\r\n<p>Dana</p>','No Job Search Plan? You Just Missed Those Opportunities – Again!','','inherit','open','open','','1365-revision-v1','','','2013-03-30 19:58:16','2013-03-30 19:58:16','',1365,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1365-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(1383,1,'2013-04-10 02:18:19','2013-04-10 02:18:19','[caption id=\"attachment_1390\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/patience-finger.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1390\" alt=\"Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/patience-finger-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline[/caption]\r\n<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\r\n<p>Are you aware that <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\r\n<p>Job applicants practicing those <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\r\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\r\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','publish','open','open','','dont-apply-for-that-job-prepare-first-and-fill-your-pipeline','','\nhttp://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/','2013-08-01 23:50:27','2013-08-01 23:50:27','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=1383',0,'post','',0),(1384,1,'2013-04-01 02:37:08','2013-04-01 02:37:08','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\n<p>Are you aware that RAA - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\n<p>Job applicants practicing those RAA often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b> <br />Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you. <br /><br />Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</li>\n</ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','inherit','open','open','','1383-revision','','','2013-04-01 02:37:08','2013-04-01 02:37:08','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1383-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(1385,1,'2013-04-01 02:39:11','2013-04-01 02:39:11','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\n<p>Are you aware that RAA - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\n<p>Job applicants practicing those RAA often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\n<p>Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','inherit','open','open','','1383-revision-2','','','2013-04-01 02:39:11','2013-04-01 02:39:11','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1383-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(1386,1,'2013-04-01 02:39:17','2013-04-01 02:39:17','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\r\n<p>Are you aware that RAA - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\r\n<p>Job applicants practicing those RAA often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\r\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\r\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','inherit','open','open','','1383-revision-3','','','2013-04-01 02:39:17','2013-04-01 02:39:17','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1383-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(1387,1,'2013-04-01 02:39:42','2013-04-01 02:39:42','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\r\n<p>Are you aware that RAA - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\r\n<p>Job applicants practicing those RAA often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\r\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\r\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','inherit','open','open','','1383-revision-4','','','2013-04-01 02:39:42','2013-04-01 02:39:42','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1383-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(1388,1,'2013-04-01 02:41:22','2013-04-01 02:41:22','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\n<p>Are you aware that <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\n<p>Job applicants practicing those <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','inherit','open','open','','1383-revision-5','','','2013-04-01 02:41:22','2013-04-01 02:41:22','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1383-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(1390,1,'2013-04-01 04:50:09','2013-04-01 04:50:09','','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','inherit','open','open','','patience-finger','','','2013-04-01 04:50:09','2013-04-01 04:50:09','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/patience-finger.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1391,1,'2013-04-01 04:50:25','2013-04-01 04:50:25','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\n<p>Are you aware that <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\n<p>Job applicants practicing those <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','inherit','open','open','','1383-revision-6','','','2013-04-01 04:50:25','2013-04-01 04:50:25','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1383-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(1392,1,'2013-05-01 02:27:13','2013-05-01 02:27:13','[caption id=\"attachment_1394\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shoe-box.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1394\" alt=\"Are Your Job Search Details in a Shoebox or on Yellow Sticky Notes?\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shoe-box-300x240.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a> Are Your Job Search Details in a Shoebox or on Yellow Sticky Notes?[/caption]\r\n<p><b>David</b>, an unemployed senior banker, is a high-performance athlete. He’s a very competitive marathon runner and, during our job search coaching sessions, he showed me how he documented a rigorous pre-marathon training regimen. He tracked each workout, recorded what he ate for every meal, and noted how he adjusted his goals the closer he got to race day. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yet David had no plan or preparation for his job search. </span></p>\r\n<p>When <b>Susan</b>, a pharmaceutical sales representative, showed me her list of opportunities she had applied for, it was scribbled on various yellow sticky notes with random bits of information, sometimes with the company name, rarely with the title and name of the contact and stopped after about 5 pending opportunities.</p>\r\n<p><b>Michael</b> was reorganized out of a job and had been looking for a new position for six months. He has a family, rent, and expenses and had been in what he called <i>fulltime job search mode</i>. He believed he was doing everything right because he had a good résumé, he had applied for over 50 jobs and he had five job interviews.  But Michael had not landed a job offer yet.</p>\r\n<p>I sat down with Michael and asked him to show me his progress. I was looking forward to seeing someone who was organized around the single most important thing in his life right now: his job search. He started doing a verbal checklist from memory. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Michael had no organized process for his fulltime job search.</span></p>\r\n<p>Like most job seekers, David, Susan and Michael did not have everything in one place… anywhere. Not in a binder, in a shoe box, or on a computer. Yes, they could tell me about this company and that one and “gee, I thought I was going to get this one.”</p>\r\n<p>It gets worse. I asked David to show me what he has been submitting to each job application and he handed me his résumé. Susan, how about an example of a cover letter? How about a sample of your follow-up letter you sent to the recruiter or hiring manager? Susan admitted, sheepishly, that she did not follow up on any applications and Michael shared that he didn’t write cover letters. He thought nobody read them and his years and years of experience outlined on his resume would get him the job.</p>\r\n<p><b>Solution: Organization!</b></p>\r\n<p>I want to help you to land the perfect job! Together we’ll get you started on your job search – the right way. After three decades of hiring, coaching and assisting thousands in their job searches, I built the <b>Cut the Crap (CTC) Job Search Organizer </b>for you.</p>\r\n<p>Start fresh, re-boot and take charge of your #1 job – YOU – by organizing your way to success. Start with the advice, tips and tools I’ve put together, right here. Read my blog, watch the videos, sign up for my newsletter and check out the resources I’ve gathered for you.</p>\r\n<p>And purchase the <b>CTC Job Search Organizer</b> and <b>8 other downloadable tools</b> <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\">here</a>, or get a copy of my new book, <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b>. For under $20.00, you will get a revolutionary, complete end-to-end job search process AND all of the downloadable tools you need to execute your personal job search (valued at over $49.00). More importantly, you’ll get your next career job faster by being the BEST.</p>\r\n<p>Good luck, job seeker! 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He tracked each workout, recorded what he ate for every meal, and noted how he adjusted his goals the closer he got to race day. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yet David had no plan or preparation for his job search. </span></p>\r\n<p>When <b>Susan</b>, a pharmaceutical sales representative, showed me her list of opportunities she had applied for, it was scribbled on various yellow sticky notes with random bits of information, sometimes with the company name, rarely with the title and name of the contact and stopped after about 5 pending opportunities.</p>\r\n<p><b>Michael</b> was reorganized out of a job and had been looking for a new position for six months. He has a family, rent, and expenses and had been in what he called <i>fulltime job search mode</i>. 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Read my blog, watch the videos, sign up for my newsletter and check out the resources I’ve gathered for you.</p>\r\n<p>And purchase the <b>CTC Job Search Organizer</b> and <b>8 other downloadable tools</b> <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\">here</a>, or get a copy of my new book, <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b>. For under $20.00, you will get a revolutionary, complete end-to-end job search process AND all of the downloadable tools you need to execute your personal job search (valued at over $49.00). More importantly, you’ll get your next career job faster by being the BEST.</p>\r\n<p>Good luck, job seeker! 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How about a sample of your follow-up letter you sent to the recruiter or hiring manager? Susan admitted, sheepishly, that she did not follow up on any applications and Michael shared that he didn’t write cover letters. He thought nobody read them and his years and years of experience outlined on his resume would get him the job.</p>\n<p><b>Solution: Organization!</b></p>\n<p>I want to help you to land the perfect job! Together we’ll get you started on your job search – the right way. After three decades of hiring, coaching and assisting thousands in their job searches, I built the <b>Cut the Crap (CTC) Job Search Organizer </b>for you.</p>\n<p>Start fresh, re-boot and take charge of your #1 job – YOU – by organizing your way to success. Start with the advice, tips and tools I’ve put together, right here. 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Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need. </li>\r\n<li>Print 10 jobs you find. Circle keywords of things in common. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that need a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? </li>\r\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations you see yourself being a part of from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or whatever the job hours are). You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do? </li>\r\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. 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I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.\"</p>\r\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/j0dCvr3azZE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n','Video: How To Figure Out What Your Job Search Goal Is','','publish','open','open','','video-how-to-figure-out-what-your-job-search-goal-is','','','2013-04-01 16:34:50','2013-04-01 16:34:50','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=1397',0,'post','',0),(1398,1,'2013-04-01 16:33:29','2013-04-01 16:33:29','<p>How To Figure Out What Your Job Search Goal Is</p>\n<p>1. Narrow down your Job Goal. 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Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? </li>\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations you see yourself being a part of from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or whatever the job hours are). You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do? </li>\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers come to me for coaching within my own company and say they are not sure what they want to do next, I advise them to go and talk to people about what they do. Ultimately, they should be able to name individuals, such as, \"I want a job like Mark Smith has.\"</li>\n</ul>\n<p>2. Borrow or buy books on career selection. The web has a variety of resources as well. 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Do research about possible functions, occupations, vocations, etc.<br /><a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"http://www.bls.gov/ooh/\" href=\"http://www.bls.gov/ooh/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.bls.gov/ooh/</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm\">http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm</a></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. Don\'t apply to anything! Just shop. Don\'t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need. </li>\r\n<li>Print 10 jobs you find. Circle keywords of things in common. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that need a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? </li>\r\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations you see yourself being a part of from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or whatever the job hours are). You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do? </li>\r\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers come to me for coaching within my own company and say they are not sure what they want to do next, I advise them to go and talk to people about what they do. Ultimately, they should be able to name individuals, such as, \"I want a job like Mark Smith has.\"</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>2. Borrow or buy books on career selection. The web has a variety of resources as well. 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In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé. To upgrade your cover letter, see Chapter 16. </p>\r\n<p>Job seekers get desperate and anxious, leading to R.A.A., or Random Acts of Application. </p>\r\n<p>Solution: Prior to applying to any job, you need to spend time developing your job search goal. </p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br />• ...answer the question you will be asked: \"What are you looking for?\"<br />• ...find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br />• ...write an effective application and cover letter.<br />• ...interview with passion and commitment.<br />• ...win a job!</p>\r\n<p>Look for more tips on goal-setting here on my YouTube channel or my blog OR in my book called <em>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! 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To upgrade your cover letter, see Chapter 16. <br /><br />Job seekers get desperate and anxious, leading to R.A.A., or Random Acts of Application. <br /><br />Solution: Prior to applying to any job, you need to spend time developing your job search goal. <br /><br />You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br />• ...answer the question you will be asked: \"What are you looking for?\"<br />• ...find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br />• ...write an effective application and cover letter.<br />• ...interview with passion and commitment.<br />• ...win a job!<br /><br />Look for more tips on goal-setting here on my YouTube channel or my blog OR in my book called <em>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</em>...and make it an ongoing practice.</p>\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/J02cVM43YAE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','Video: Do You Have a Job Search Goal?','','inherit','open','open','','1400-revision','','','2013-04-01 16:37:10','2013-04-01 16:37:10','',1400,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1400-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(1402,1,'2013-04-01 16:37:31','2013-04-01 16:37:31','<p>Do You Have a Job Search Goal?</p>\r\n<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9 different job postings and saw no results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé. To upgrade your cover letter, see Chapter 16. <br /><br />Job seekers get desperate and anxious, leading to R.A.A., or Random Acts of Application. <br /><br />Solution: Prior to applying to any job, you need to spend time developing your job search goal. <br /><br />You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br />• ...answer the question you will be asked: \"What are you looking for?\"<br />• ...find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br />• ...write an effective application and cover letter.<br />• ...interview with passion and commitment.<br />• ...win a job!<br /><br />Look for more tips on goal-setting here on my YouTube channel or my blog OR in my book called <em>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</em>...and make it an ongoing practice.</p>\r\n\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/J02cVM43YAE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','Video: Do You Have a Job Search Goal?','','inherit','open','open','','1400-revision-2','','','2013-04-01 16:37:31','2013-04-01 16:37:31','',1400,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1400-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(1403,1,'2013-04-15 02:12:54','2013-04-15 02:12:54','[caption id=\"attachment_1410\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"194\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Lost-No-Goal1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1410\" alt=\"Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Lost-No-Goal1-194x300.jpg\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" /></a> Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t![/caption]\r\n<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9 different job postings and got no results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\r\n<p><b>Solution: Before applying to <i>any</i> job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</b></p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>…write an effective application and cover letter.</li>\r\n<li>…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.</li>\r\n<li>…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”</li>\r\n<li>…interview with passion and commitment.</li>\r\n<li>…win a job!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>How to narrow down your Job Goal.</b></p>\r\n<p>1. Do research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Visit the <b>US Bureau of Labor Statistics</b> for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br /> <a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/ooh/\">http://www.bls.gov/ooh/</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm\">http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm</a></li>\r\n<li>Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.</li>\r\n<li>Print out those 10 positions or job descriptions. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.</li>\r\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?</li>\r\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>2. Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, <i>“It was a copy of <b>What Color Is Your Parachute?</b>by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.”</i></p>\r\n<p>My new book, <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process. When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.</p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? 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In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé. \r\n\r\nAs she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.\r\n\r\nWhat’s wrong with this picture? \r\n\r\nSolution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal. \r\n\r\nYou will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:\r\n•	…write an effective application and cover letter.\r\n•	…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.\r\n•	…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”\r\n•	…interview with passion and commitment.\r\n•	…win a job!\r\n\r\nHow to narrow down your Job Goal. \r\n1.	Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.\r\no	Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ \r\n	http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm \r\no	Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need. \r\no	Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.\r\no	Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do? \r\no	If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”\r\n\r\n2.	Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.” \r\n\r\nMy new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process> When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!\r\n\r\nWhatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   \r\n\r\nNeed some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!\r\n\r\nDana\r\n','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-2','','','2013-04-01 17:39:44','2013-04-01 17:39:44','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(1406,1,'2013-04-01 17:40:15','2013-04-01 17:40:15','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9 different job postings and got no results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé. </p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture? </p>\r\n<p>Solution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal. </p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br />\r\n•	…write an effective application and cover letter.<br />\r\n•	…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br />\r\n•	…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”<br />\r\n•	…interview with passion and commitment.<br />\r\n•	…win a job!</p>\r\n<p>How to narrow down your Job Goal.<br />\r\n1.	Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.<br />\r\no	Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/ooh/<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm<br />\r\no	Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.<br />\r\no	Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.<br />\r\no	Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?<br />\r\no	If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</p>\r\n<p>2.	Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.” </p>\r\n<p>My new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process> When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? 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In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé. </p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture? </p>\r\n<p>Solution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal. </p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br />\r\n•	…write an effective application and cover letter.<br />\r\n•	…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br />\r\n•	…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”<br />\r\n•	…interview with passion and commitment.<br />\r\n•	…win a job!</p>\r\n<p>How to narrow down your Job Goal.<br />\r\n1.	Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.<br />\r\no	Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/ooh/<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm<br />\r\no	Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.<br />\r\no	Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.<br />\r\no	Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?<br />\r\no	If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</p>\r\n<p>2.	Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.” </p>\r\n<p>My new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process> When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? 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In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé. </p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture? </p>\r\n<p>Solution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal. </p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br />\r\n•	…write an effective application and cover letter.<br />\r\n•	…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br />\r\n•	…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”<br />\r\n•	…interview with passion and commitment.<br />\r\n•	…win a job!</p>\r\n<p>How to narrow down your Job Goal.<br />\r\n1.	Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.<br />\r\no	Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/ooh/<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm<br />\r\no	Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.<br />\r\no	Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.<br />\r\no	Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?<br />\r\no	If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</p>\r\n<p>2.	Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.” </p>\r\n<p>My new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process> When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? 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In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé. </p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture? </p>\r\n<p>Solution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal. </p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br />\r\n•	…write an effective application and cover letter.<br />\r\n•	…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br />\r\n•	…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”<br />\r\n•	…interview with passion and commitment.<br />\r\n•	…win a job!</p>\r\n<p>How to narrow down your Job Goal.<br />\r\n1.	Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.<br />\r\no	Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/ooh/<br />\r\n	http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm<br />\r\no	Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.<br />\r\no	Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.<br />\r\no	Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?<br />\r\no	If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</p>\r\n<p>2.	Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.” </p>\r\n<p>My new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process> When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\r\n<p>Dana</p>\r\n','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-6','','','2013-04-01 17:56:25','2013-04-01 17:56:25','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(1412,1,'2013-04-17 02:34:44','2013-04-17 02:34:44','[caption id=\"attachment_1417\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Social-Media1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1417\" alt=\"3 Social Media Must-Dos for Job Search and Career Growth\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Social-Media1-300x220.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" /></a> 3 Social Media Must-Dos for Job Search and Career Growth[/caption]\r\n<p>True confession: As a job search and career expert, I was skeptical about all of these social media tools as recently as four years ago. I separated professional networking from social networking and felt that the social sites were a waste of time.</p>\r\n<p>That was flawed thinking! Now, I’m a convert and raving fan of social media for job search and career growth! Here’s why…</p>\r\n<p>As a job seeker, you can no longer ignore your online presence. And, there are brand new ways to use Social Media to enhance and accelerate your job search.</p>\r\n<p>“Social recruiting” is evolving and improving rapidly, so jump in NOW, because the only way to learn about it is to do it. Social media is just another element of your job search mix. Manage your expectations as well; social media connections are not a quick fix.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Benefits of Social Media to Job Seekers:</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Be found. Social networking is simply preferred by recruiters and employers as a tool to uncover talent.</li>\r\n<li>Identify and contact hiring managers.</li>\r\n<li>Market and sell yourself and put yourself in front of as many people as possible.</li>\r\n<li>Collect great research in preparation for an application or interview.</li>\r\n<li>Maintaining a professional network will help you with your current career, as well as prepare you for your next job search.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Here are the three most important social media tools you need to compete in today’s new era of job search:</p>\r\n<p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> LinkedIn offers the broadest array of resources to further your career. Whether you are looking for your first job, are considering changing careers, or want to move into a more senior position, LinkedIn can help you achieve it. Visibility, company job postings, research. If you are not here, you don’t exist for many recruiters and hiring companies.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Facebook:</strong> Why is Facebook so important as a job search tool? Visibility! Every business and brand that knows the power of the web is already there. Recruiters scour Facebook for candidates and regularly use friend-finding search feature.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Twitter:</strong> Use Twitter for company research, job leads, learning from others. Twitter gives you free information about people, organizations, and job listings. You can be an observant follower and still reap many benefits.</p>\r\n<p>Whether you are a social media skeptic like I was or you’re “just dabbling” in social media, here are three things you can do now to leverage these tools for your job search:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Take the tutorials available on each site. Learn how to get all you can out of the functionality so you can present a quality image and participate at a higher level.</li>\r\n<li>Start tweeting. Tweet to me (@DanaManciagli) if it’s your first time. You can also use tools like TweetDeck or HootSuite to organize Twitter and/or Facebook so you will see only what you’re interested in.</li>\r\n<li>Add value to discussions. Don’t just say “I agree” or “Good job” but share your advice, challenges, or experiences on LinkedIn Discussion Groups, Facebook posts, or Tweets. And make pertinent comments on articles posted on LinkedIn or Facebook.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>If you are not looking for your next career move now, it’s likely you will be in the next couple of years; so build your network, both online and face-to-face, right now!</p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? 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Now, I’m a convert and raving fan of social media for job search and career growth! Here’s why…</p>\n<p>As a job seeker, you can no longer ignore you online presence. And, there are brand new ways to use Social Media to enhance and accelerate your job search.</p>\n<p>“Social recruiting” is evolving and improving rapidly, so jump in NOW, because the only way to learn about it is to do it. Social media is just another element of your job search mix. Manage your expectations as well; social media connections are not a quick fix.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Social Media to Job Seekers:</strong><br /> • Be found. Social networking is simply preferred by recruiters and employers as a tool to uncover talent.<br /> • Identify and contact hiring managers.<br /> • Market and sell yourself and put yourself in front of as many people as possible.<br /> • Collect great research in preparation for an application or interview.<br /> • Maintaining a professional network will help you with your current career, as well as prepare you for your next job search.</p>\n<p>Here are the three most important social media tools you need to compete in today’s new era of job search:</p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> LinkedIn offers the broadest array of resources to further your career. Whether you are looking for your first job, are considering changing careers, or want to move into a more senior position, LinkedIn can help you achieve it. Visibility, company job postings, research. 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And, there are brand new ways to use Social Media to enhance and accelerate your job search.</p>\n<p>“Social recruiting” is evolving and improving rapidly, so jump in NOW, because the only way to learn about it is to do it. Social media is just another element of your job search mix. Manage your expectations as well; social media connections are not a quick fix.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Social Media to Job Seekers:</strong><br /> • Be found. Social networking is simply preferred by recruiters and employers as a tool to uncover talent.<br /> • Identify and contact hiring managers.<br /> • Market and sell yourself and put yourself in front of as many people as possible.<br /> • Collect great research in preparation for an application or interview.<br /> • Maintaining a professional network will help you with your current career, as well as prepare you for your next job search.</p>\n<p>Here are the three most important social media tools you need to compete in today’s new era of job search:</p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> LinkedIn offers the broadest array of resources to further your career. Whether you are looking for your first job, are considering changing careers, or want to move into a more senior position, LinkedIn can help you achieve it. Visibility, company job postings, research. If you are not here, you don’t exist for many recruiters and hiring companies.</p>\n<p><strong>Facebook:</strong> Why is Facebook so important as a job search tool? Visibility! Every business and brand that knows the power of the web is already there. Recruiters scour Facebook for candidates and regularly use friend-finding search feature.</p>\n<p><strong>Twitter:</strong> Use Twitter for company research, job leads, learning from others. Twitter gives you free information about people, organizations, and job listings. You can be an observant follower and still reap many benefits.</p>\n<p> Whether you are a social media skeptic like I was or you’re “just dabbling” in social media, here are three things you can do now to leverage these tools for your job search:</p>\n<p>1) Take the tutorials available on each site. Learn how to get all you can out of the functionality so you can present a quality image and participate at a higher level.<br /> 2) Start tweeting. Tweet to me (@DanaManciagli) if it’s your first time. You can also use tools like TweetDeck or HootSuite to organize Twitter and/or Facebook so you will see only what you’re interested in.<br /> 3) Add value to discussions. Don’t just say “I agree” or “Good job” but share your advice, challenges, or experiences on LinkedIn Discussion Groups, Facebook posts, or Tweets. And make pertinent comments on articles posted on LinkedIn or Facebook.</p>\n<p> If you are not looking for your next career move now, it’s likely you will be in the next couple of years; so build your network, both online and face-to-face, right now!</p>\n<p> Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\n<p>Dana</p>','3 Social Media Must-Dos for Job Search and Career Growth','','inherit','open','open','','1412-revision-3','','','2013-04-01 19:29:53','2013-04-01 19:29:53','',1412,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1412-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(1419,1,'2013-04-11 12:46:30','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</h3>\n<p class=\"top_text\">is a revolutionary and fresh job search book that delivers an intensive approach to help everyone from college graduates to senior executives find their next career moves. You’ll learn the current approach to the latest employment practices and brand new proprietary techniques for career development.</p>\n<div class=\"img_contener fright\"><img style=\"margin-right: 20px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/book_img.jpg\" /><br /><br /> <a style=\"margin: 0 0 0 7px; display: block;\" href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Manciagli/e/B00C8YS3DW\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amazon.jpg\" /></a></div>\n<div class=\"text_contener\">\n<p class=\"bold_text\">Additionally, you will gain access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search.</p>\n<div class=\"clear10\"> </div>\n<p class=\"bold_text\">What’s unique and powerful about <span class=\"coloured\">“Cut the Crap, Get a Job?”</span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n<ul class=\"list1\">\n<li>It’s simple—it breaks the end-to-end job search into bite-sized pieces, including solutions, tricks, and homework assignments to coach you through every step.</li>\n<li>It’s written from the perspective of a veteran hiring manager with experience in Fortune 500 corporations as well as small companies and start-ups.</li>\n<li>It provides all the technology-based tools you need to start a search through winning the job.</li>\n<li>It challenges tired, old practices and teaches innovative, proprietary techniques that will show you what it takes to be the best stand-out candidate being interviewed.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you’re ready to set serious and land your next career move, don’t waste another moment- read this book today!</p>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"mid_border\"> </div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"chapter_container fleft\">\n<h3 class=\"coloured_head fleft\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Book Chapters:</h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n<p class=\"bold_text fleft\">Table of Contents:</p>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"chapter_section\">\n<p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 1 -</span> Attitude, Commitment, and Goal-Setting</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chapter 1: Get Ready to Compete—In Your Head</li>\n<li>Chapter 2: Commit to the Odds Game</li>\n<li>Chapter 3: Set a Goal before Applying for Jobs</li>\n<li>Chapter 4: Outline Your Job Search Plan</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n<div class=\"chapter_section fleft\">\n<p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 2 -</span>Preparing to Win a Job</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chapter 5: Build Your Job Tracking Tool</li>\n<li>Chapter 6: Sources for Jobs, Online and Offline</li>\n<li>Chapter 7: Social Media’s Role in Job Search</li>\n<li>Chapter 8: Research, Research, Research</li>\n<li>Chapter 9: Interview Preparation—In Advance</li>\n<li>Chapter 10: Network for Jobs</li>\n<li>Chapter 11: Cold Calling Companies</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n<div class=\"chapter_section\">\n<p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 3 -</span> Apply and Interview</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chapter 12: Phone Etiquette</li>\n<li>Chapter 13: Email Etiquette</li>\n<li>Chapter 14: Résumé Tips and Tricks</li>\n<li>Chapter 15: Applying for a Position—The New Cut the Crap(CTC) Candidate Packet and CTC Job<br /> Description Profile (JD Profile)</li>\n<li>Chapter 16: Cover Letter Overhaul—A New Cut the Crap Cover Letter</li>\n<li>Chapter 17: Winning Interviews to Win a Job</li>\n<li>Chapter 18: Thank You and Follow-Up</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"chapter_feature fright\">\n<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Each Chapter Delivers…</h3>\n<ul class=\"chapter_deliver\">\n<li class=\"sol\">Solutions</li>\n<li class=\"tricks\">Tricks</li>\n<li class=\"mistakes\">Mistakes</li>\n<li class=\"excuse\">Excuses</li>\n<li class=\"homework\">Homework</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"mid_border\"> </div>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n<div class=\"text_left\">\n<h3 class=\"coloured_head\">About the Author:</h3>\n<p><img class=\"fright\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dana_image.jpg\" width=\"178\" /></p>\n<p>Dana Manciagli has been a corporate executive for more than 30 years and has leveraged her<br /> employee hiring and management experience into that of author, blogger, keynote speaker, career<br /> coach, and global career expert.</p>\n<p>Dana has had a remarkable career in global sales and marketing roles in Fortune 500 corporations.<br /> Recently retired from a decade’s tenure at Microsoft as Worldwide Sales General Manager, Dana previously<br /> worked for Kodak as Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and climbed the corporate career ladder through<br /> Sea-Land, Avery Dennison, and IBM. She also helped grow a technology start-up from early stage to IPO and<br /> sale of the company.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"text_right\"><img class=\"fleft\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/book_img1.jpg\" width=\"178\" /><a class=\"fleft\" style=\"clear: both; width: 179px; text-align: center;\" href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Manciagli/e/B00C8YS3DW\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amazon.jpg\" /></a>\n<p>Dana has coached, interviewed, and hired thousands of job seekers. As a result, she has developed a<br /> proprietary job search and networking process. She has presented her concept at hundreds of career-centric<br /> and corporate events and is a prolific writer on the subject. Dana’s ideas and techniques are proven to be as<br /> effective for college graduates as for senior executives.</p>\n<p>Named a top “Women of Influence” in Seattle, Dana lives and works in Puget Sound where she serves on the<br /> Worldwide Board of Junior Achievement. She is also a breast cancer survivor, received her MBA at the Thunderbird<br /> School of Global Management in Arizona, and speaks fluent Spanish. Dana shares her life with Mathis, is immensely<br /> proud of her two grown sons, Shane and Chad, and loves to golf and travel the world.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"mid_border\"> </div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">What career experts and authors are saying about this book:</h3>\n<div class=\"testmonial_box\">\n<div class=\"arrow\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/testimonial_tip.png\" /></div>\n<p>Dana Manciagli’s book is very important especially during this time of global economic recovery.<br /> She is preparing people for employment! Great job!</p>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<p><span class=\"coloured fright\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">---Stedman Graham, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur</span></p>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"testmonial_box\">\n<div class=\"arrow\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/testimonial_tip.png\" /></div>\n<p>Welcome to the new reality!  Cut the Crap, Get a Job is a welcome slap in the face to conventional job search “wisdom”.  Dana shows you how to embrace your talents, understand your talents and land a job you’ll like.  I highly recommend you invest the time in yourself to read it – because you’re worth it.</p>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<p><span class=\"coloured fright\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">---David Perry, co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 and Managing Partner of Perry-Martel International Inc.</span></p>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"testmonial_box\">\n<div class=\"arrow\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/testimonial_tip.png\" /></div>\n<p>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! provides the 2 essentials you must have to get a job in the 21st century: the right attitude and the right tactics. Dana’s “nothing can stop me,” hyper-positive, can-do attitude oozes out of this book. If you can harness that attitude and be disciplined enough to follow her simple instructions, there is no doubt: you will win a job!</p>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<p><span class=\"coloured fright\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">---Ilise Benun, author of 7 books and founder of Marketing-Mentor.com and the Creative Freelancer Conference</span></p>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"testmonial_box\">\n<div class=\"arrow\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/testimonial_tip.png\" /></div>\n<p>Dana Manciagli, having led a remarkable career, tells the reader like it is to \"Cut the Crap, Get a Job.\"  As a mentor, her logical, step-by –step approach, including the latest techniques of \'social recruiting\' will in deed focus you in the right direction to achieve powerful results.</p>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<p><span class=\"coloured fright\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">---Susan Bulkeley Butler, CEO, Susan Bulkeley Butler Institute for the Development of Women Leaders; Author: Become the CEO of You, Inc. and WOMEN COUNT: A Guide to Changing the World, Former Managing Partner at Accenture.</span></p>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"testmonial_box\">\n<div class=\"arrow\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/testimonial_tip.png\" /></div>\n<p>“A direct, no-nonsense tool to help you get out of overwhelm and into action to get the job you want NOW!</p>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<p><span class=\"coloured fright\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">---Anna Liotta, Author of Unlocking Generational CODES</span></p>\n<div class=\"clear\"> </div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"clear20\"> </div>\n<div class=\"testmonial_box\">\n<div class=\"arrow\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/testimonial_tip.png\" /></div>\n<p>Job-seekers would be well advised to heed Dana’s advice. A clear focus on activities that bring results – such as modern day networking techniques – is critical in today’s jobs market. Dana will help you cut through the hype and focus on doing those things most likely to bring job search success. 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href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2694\" /></a> Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap[/caption]\r\n<p>A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? Career transitions come in many varieties:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Changing functional roles, e.g. from sales to marketing or finance to operations,</li>\r\n<li>Changing industries, e.g. from high-tech to manufacturing or from a for-profit company to a non-profit,</li>\r\n<li>Changing companies: moving from your current company to another firm,</li>\r\n<li>Changing divisions within your company,</li>\r\n<li>And many more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>There is no book, website, or video to guide you through the steps you need to take to get to your goal.  However, there are key strategies to success; a combination of things to do and NOT to do.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>Don’t quit your job. </b>No matter how frustrated you may be, do not quit, threaten to leave, or show signs of “short-timer’s disease.” And you will feel “short timer” signs immediately after you make up your mind that you want a change. It manifests itself by little things like having more closed door conversations, showing up later than normal, or leaving early.</li>\r\n<li><b>Don’t tell anybody you work with.</b> There are no secrets around the office and you don’t want a manager thinking that you are uncommitted. Any slip-up can jeopardize the results of an upcoming review, a potential promotion, or a special assignment. Oh, and don’t use any company resources, including your company PC, to research or make connections.</li>\r\n<li><b>Spend hours researching your desired next move.</b> Too many career-changers wing it! Jonathan asked, “Here is my résumé. What do you think I should do next?” Or Leslie said, “I want to leverage my background in blah, blah, blah, and find a challenging position working with great people.” Really? Have you done <i>any</i> research at all?</li>\r\n<li><b>Make your career transition Job #1… </b>outside of your day job, if you are employed. If you are unemployed, there is NO excuse for not dedicating a minimum of 30 hours per week on your Job #1. If you are working, check out the excuses you give yourself for not spending hours working on your next move. Wake up earlier, go to a coffee shop or library during your lunch break, and work on it at night. Be disciplined. Put times and tasks on your calendar and make progress! Document everything you learn in a file on your home computer or in a good old-fashioned binder… whatever works for you.</li>\r\n<li><b>Network face-to-face.</b> Find great events in your local <i><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">Business Journal</a></i> (either printed or online) or in LinkedIn groups. Share your goal and seek advice and guidance. Learn how others made a career transition or what they would recommend you examine. Always bring personal business cards to networking events, NOT your company cards. Follow up with everybody you meet so you can build 2-way relationships, don’t just “use” them.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>Nobody cares about your next career step more than you do. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a victim, do something to take control and make a change!.  </p>\r\n<p>I value your comments. What is preventing you from taking charge of your career? What are some of your obstacles? Or what tricks have you used to get un-stuck?  Comment below!</p>','Career Transition? 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You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes.</p>\r\n<p>Don’t fight it. Accept it.</p>\r\n<p>You’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you!</p>\r\n<p>The evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing, and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions:</p>\r\n<p>1. Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!</p>\r\n<p>2. Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting.</p>\r\n<p>3. Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking. After the 3 points, pause and smile.</p>\r\n<p>4. Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes.</p>\r\n<p>5. Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down! </p>\r\n<p>How can you be energetic and calm at the same time? How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out? Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?</p>\r\n<p>Practice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers.</p>\r\n<p>Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br /> Dana</p>','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','publish','open','open','','do-you-have-the-body-language-to-win-the-job','','','2013-08-01 23:52:34','2013-08-01 23:52:34','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=1493',0,'post','',1),(1494,1,'2013-04-04 00:24:12','2013-04-04 00:24:12','Good for you! You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes. \n\nDon’t fight it. Accept it. \n\nYou’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you! \n\nThe evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing,  and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions: \n1.	Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!\n2.	Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting. \n3.	Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking.  After the 3 points, pause and smile. \n4.	Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes. \n5.	Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down! \nHow can you be energetic and calm at the same time?  How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out?  Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?  \nPractice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers. \nGot a specific challenge? 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If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing,  and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions: \r\n1.	Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!\r\n2.	Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting. \r\n3.	Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking.  After the 3 points, pause and smile. \r\n4.	Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes. \r\n5.	Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down! \r\nHow can you be energetic and calm at the same time?  How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out?  Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?  \r\nPractice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers. \r\nGot a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!\r\nDana\r\n','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','inherit','open','open','','1493-revision-2','','','2013-04-04 00:24:55','2013-04-04 00:24:55','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1493-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(1496,1,'2013-04-04 00:35:59','2013-04-04 00:35:59','Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you! ','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','inherit','open','open','','body-language','','','2013-04-04 00:35:59','2013-04-04 00:35:59','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Body-Language.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1497,1,'2013-04-04 00:27:45','2013-04-04 00:27:45','<p>Good for you! You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes. </p>\r\n<p>Don’t fight it. Accept it. </p>\r\n<p>You’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you! </p>\r\n<p>The evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing,  and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions:<br />\r\n1.	Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!<br />\r\n2.	Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting.<br />\r\n3.	Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking.  After the 3 points, pause and smile.<br />\r\n4.	Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes.<br />\r\n5.	Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down!<br />\r\nHow can you be energetic and calm at the same time?  How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out?  Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?<br />\r\nPractice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers.<br />\r\nGot a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br />\r\nDana</p>\r\n','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','inherit','open','open','','1493-revision-3','','','2013-04-04 00:27:45','2013-04-04 00:27:45','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1493-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(1498,1,'2013-04-22 02:36:32','2013-04-22 02:36:32','[caption id=\"attachment_1500\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Follow-Up-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1500\" alt=\"Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 1 of 2)\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Follow-Up-1-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 1 of 2)[/caption]\r\n<p>From a veteran hiring manager’s perspective, I’ve found that the weakest part of most job search processes is the deplorable state of follow-up. You can go from the perfect candidate to the bottom of the list before you even know it!</p>\r\n<p>It’s so much more than thank you notes! (By the way, why aren’t you sending yours?) Thank you notes and follow-up communications are NOT optional; they are required.</p>\r\n<p>Great follow-up can put you ahead of other candidates:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>It shows persistence; you’re demonstrating a skill that may be needed in the job itself.</li>\r\n<li>You can expand, reinforce, or clarify something discussed in the interview. It prevents the hiring manager or recruiter from forgetting about you.</li>\r\n<li>Your follow-up reinforces that you want the job.</li>\r\n<li>Good manners are always valued.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>And the downsides of NOT following up are:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Some hiring managers will dismiss out of hand an applicant who does not send a post-interview thank you note, saying it indicates poor follow-through and a lack of interest in the position.</li>\r\n<li>Other candidates will follow up, so you lose an opportunity to compete for that job.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Here’s what world-class follow-up looks like:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Send a note within 24 hours while it\'s still fresh in your mind—and the company\'s.</li>\r\n<li>Address a note to each individual person you met with.</li>\r\n<li>Spell everyone\'s name correctly, including the company\'s.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>When you are ready to send your thank your note, follow this simple outline:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>First – always – thank them for the opportunity to meet and for taking time out of their day to do so.</li>\r\n<li>Next, note why you think you are the right candidate for the role. No more than 3 reasons. Bullet points are optimal here. This is an opportunity to elaborate on why you are a great fit, in writing, beyond your initial cover letter and interview.</li>\r\n<li>Close with these 3 points:<br />1. Express your interest;<br />2. Commit to following up with them again within a specified time frame; and<br />3. Thank them, again, for their time and consideration.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Send a second follow-up note no more than 5 working days after the first one, following this structure:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Begin with a pleasantry, followed by a sentence explaining where you left off during your last communication. “You had indicated to me that you\'d be making your final decision during the week of (date), and I just wanted to follow up to see where you are in that decision.”</li>\r\n<li>Include something of value in your follow-up instead of being perceived as nagging. Perhaps you just completed some training, closed a big deal, or finished a major project. If you are volunteering or taking outside courses while unemployed, talk about that.</li>\r\n<li>Close with the next follow-up you will initiate. Don\'t ask them to call you back. Instead, let them know that “I’ll follow up again within a few days, but in case you need to reach me, here is the best contact number: XXX-XXX-XXXX.”</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Watch for <em>Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite</em> (Part 2 of 2), where I share some additional tricks and ways to deal with common mistakes and excuses as they relate to Job Interview follow-up. I want to help you stand out and win that job! Feel free to comment below with any additional challenges you face!</p>\r\n<p>Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br /> Dana</p>','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 1 of 2)','','publish','open','open','','post-job-interview-follow-up-from-deplorable-to-dynamite-part-1-of-2','','','2013-08-01 23:34:43','2013-08-01 23:34:43','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=1498',0,'post','',1),(1499,1,'2013-04-04 02:55:58','2013-04-04 02:55:58','','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 1 of 2)','','inherit','open','open','','1498-revision','','','2013-04-04 02:55:58','2013-04-04 02:55:58','',1498,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1498-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(1500,1,'2013-04-04 03:03:10','2013-04-04 03:03:10','From a veteran hiring manager’s perspective, I’ve found that the weakest part of most job search processes is the deplorable state of follow-up. You can go from the perfect candidate to the bottom of the list before you even know it!','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 1 of 2)','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 1 of 2)','inherit','open','open','','follow-up-1','','','2013-04-04 03:03:10','2013-04-04 03:03:10','',1498,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Follow-Up-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1501,1,'2013-04-04 02:56:22','2013-04-04 02:56:22','From a veteran hiring manager’s perspective, I’ve found that the weakest part of most job search processes is the deplorable state of follow-up. You can go from the perfect candidate to the bottom of the list before you even know it!\r\n\r\nIt’s so much more than thank you notes! (By the way, why aren’t you sending yours?) Thank you notes and follow-up communications are NOT optional; they are required. \r\n\r\nGreat follow-up can put you ahead of other candidates:\r\n1.	It shows persistence; you’re demonstrating a skill that may be needed in the job itself.\r\n2.	You can expand, reinforce, or clarify something discussed in the interview. It prevents the hiring manager or recruiter from forgetting about you.\r\n3.	Your follow-up reinforces that you want the job. \r\n4.	Good manners are always valued.\r\n\r\nAnd the downsides of NOT following up are:\r\n•	Some hiring managers will dismiss out of hand an applicant who does not send a post-interview thank you note, saying it indicates poor follow-through and a lack of interest in the position.\r\n•	Other candidates will follow up, so you lose an opportunity to compete for that job. \r\n\r\nHere’s what world-class follow-up looks like:\r\n•	Send a note within 24 hours while it\'s still fresh in your mind—and the company\'s.\r\n•	Address a note to each individual person you met with.\r\n•	Spell everyone\'s name correctly, including the company\'s.\r\n\r\nWhen you are ready to send your thank your note, follow this simple outline:\r\n•	First – always – thank them for the opportunity to meet and for taking time out of their day to do so.\r\n•	Next, note why you think you are the right candidate for the role. No more than 3 reasons. Bullet points are optimal here. This is an opportunity to elaborate on why you are a great fit, in writing, beyond your initial cover letter and interview.\r\n•	Close with these 3 points: \r\n1.) Express your interest;\r\n2.) Commit to following up with them again within a specified timeframe; and \r\n3.) Thank them, again, for their time and consideration. \r\n\r\nSend a second follow-up note no more than 5 working days after the first one, following this structure:\r\n•	Begin with a pleasantry, followed by a sentence explaining where you left off during your last communication. “You had indicated to me that you\'d be making your final decision during the week of <date >, and I just wanted to follow up to see where you are in that decision.”\r\n•	Include something of value in your follow-up instead of being perceived as nagging. Perhaps you just completed some training, closed a big deal, or finished a major project. If you are volunteering or taking outside courses while unemployed, talk about that. \r\n•	Close with the next follow-up you will initiate. Don\'t ask them to call you back. Instead, let them know that “I’ll follow up again within a few days, but in case you need to reach me, here is the best contact number: XXX-XXX-XXXX.”\r\nWatch for Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 2 of 2), where I share some additional tricks and ways to deal with common mistakes and excuses as they relate to Job Interview follow-up.  I want to help you stand out and win that job! Feel free to comment below with any additional challenges you face!  \r\nLet me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!\r\nDana\r\n','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: From Deplorable to Dynamite (Part 1 of 2)','','inherit','open','open','','1498-revision-2','','','2013-04-04 02:56:22','2013-04-04 02:56:22','',1498,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1498-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(1502,1,'2013-04-29 02:39:33','2013-04-29 02:39:33','[caption id=\"attachment_1503\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/follow-up-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1503\" alt=\"Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: Dynamite or Deplorable? (Part 2 of 2)\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/follow-up-2-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: Dynamite or Deplorable? (Part 2 of 2)[/caption]\r\n<p>From a veteran hiring manager’s perspective, I’ve found that the weakest part of most job search processes is the deplorable state of follow-up. You can go from the perfect candidate to the bottom of the list before you even know it!</p>\r\n<p>It’s so much more than thank you notes! (By the way, why aren’t you sending yours?) Thank you notes and follow-up communications are NOT optional; they are required.</p>\r\n<p>In <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/apply-interview/post-job-interview-follow-up-from-deplorable-to-dynamite-part-1-of-2/\" target=\"_blank\">Part 1</a>, I showed how great follow-up can put you ahead of other candidates, defined what world-class follow-up looks like and provided sample outlines for thank you notes and a second follow-up note.</p>\r\n<p>In this segment, I’ll give you some more tricks to improve your post-job interview follow-up and ways to avoid common mistakes and excuses.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Tricks:</strong></p>\r\n<p>1. Always appear gracious, positive, patient, and interested. Speak in a very respectful manner if you\'re leaving a voicemail message, acknowledging that “I know you are very busy, but I wanted to follow up on the email I sent you and that I’m still very interested in the position.”</p>\r\n<p>2. When following up with an email, always attach the prior email you are referring to, keeping the context of the communication. If there was an attachment to the prior email, reattach it, as appropriate. Reattach your original application or cover letter and resume, if appropriate.</p>\r\n<p>3. Match the communication medium the interviewer has been using, i.e. returning emails with emails, phone calls with phone calls.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Job-Killer Mistakes:</strong> (Trust me, I’ve seen them all!)</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #1: Scathing follow-up emails from job seekers who think they are out of the running.</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #2: Rudeness or impatience. If the hiring manager gave you a specific date or timeframe, give them some room. Hiring processes take time and you don\'t want to seem overly anxious.</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #3: One-line emails: \"Can you call me back?\"</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #4: Group thank you notes (one e-mail to two or more people) imply you are lazy. Group notes are not – by their very nature – personal!</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #5: Careless copy and paste. Sending a personal thank you note addressed “Dear Sally” and with a closure that says, “Thank you, again, Bob.”</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #6: Misspellings, grammar, punctuation errors. This is another writing sample for the employer!</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #7: Gimmicks. Do not send flowers, a gift, nothing, nada.</p>\r\n<p>Mistake #8: Do NOT have a friend “swing by” the hiring manager’s office and ask, “How is Bob doing for your position hiring. Isn’t he great?”</p>\r\n<p><strong>Excuses:</strong><br /> (<em>If you don\'t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.</em> ~Yiddish Proverb)</p>\r\n<p>Excuse #1: “I knocked the interview out of the park, so no need to send anything since I’ll get the job.” Well, aside from being too cocky, which could have hurt you during the interview, there is no excuse for not being polite. And what if you were good in the interview, but not great, and the next candidate did send a compelling note?</p>\r\n<p>Excuse #2: “I don’t have their email address.” Lesson learned. Ask for all email addresses while you are interviewing. However, if you forgot, contact the recruiter, HR manager, or anybody who might be able to give it to you. Simply say, “I would like to send them a thank you note,” so your intention is clear.</p>\r\n<p>Excuse #3: “Thank you notes seem so phony. I’m not the thank you note type.” First, they should be sincere. Sheer appreciation for their time and for considering you as a candidate should be reason enough to take 5 minutes to review your notes from that meeting and craft a thank you note. Second, if you are not the “thank you note type,” then learn to be one now!</p>\r\n<p>Excuse #4: “They told me I will not be the final choice for the position, so no need to thank them.” Wrong. You want to add your interviewers to your network and you may want to contact them again. In addition, what if that company has another position that opens up? Take the high road and always, always send a thank you note and stay in touch after that. In your thank you note, you may say, “If another position opens up within your organization, I am interested in being considered.”</p>\r\n<p>I want to help you stand out and win that job! Feel free to comment below with any additional challenges you face!</p>\r\n<p>Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\r\n<p>Dana</p>','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: Dynamite or Deplorable? (Part 2 of 2)','','publish','open','open','','post-job-interview-follow-up-dynamite-or-deplorable-part-2-of-2','','\nhttp://www.danamanciagli.com/apply-interview/post-job-interview-follow-up-from-deplorable-to-dynamite-part-1-of-2/','2013-08-01 23:20:52','2013-08-01 23:20:52','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=1502',0,'post','',0),(1503,1,'2013-04-04 03:20:11','2013-04-04 03:20:11','I’ll give you some more tricks to improve your follow-up and ways to avoid common mistakes and excuses. ','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: Dynamite or Deplorable? (Part 2 of 2)','Post-Job Interview Follow-Up: Dynamite or Deplorable? 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Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\r\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\r\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\r\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\r\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\r\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\r\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\r\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\r\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\r\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-8','','','2013-07-30 21:16:51','2013-07-30 21:16:51','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2712,1,'2013-07-30 21:26:13','2013-07-30 21:26:13','[caption id=\"attachment_2709\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2709\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\r\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\r\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\r\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\r\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\r\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\r\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\r\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\r\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\r\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\r\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision-8','','','2013-07-30 21:26:13','2013-07-30 21:26:13','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2692,1,'2013-07-30 16:34:07','2013-07-30 16:34:07','[caption id=\"attachment_2680\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"101\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-–-Make-Your-Résumé.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2680\" alt=\"You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-–-Make-Your-Résumé-101x300.jpg\" width=\"101\" height=\"300\" /></a> You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell[/caption]\n<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-4','','','2013-07-30 16:34:07','2013-07-30 16:34:07','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2541,1,'2014-04-22 21:42:14','2014-04-22 21:42:14','<p>[caption id=\"attachment_2382\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3.5-Keys-to-Beating-the-Competition.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2382\" alt=\"3.5 Keys to Beating the Competition for That Great Job\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3.5-Keys-to-Beating-the-Competition-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> 3.5 Keys to Beating the Competition for That Great Job[/caption]</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you played competitive sports? How about online gaming, social sports or in-classroom settings? Yes, winning requires is a little bit of luck, but mostly skill. In this new era of job search, you need to be the best.</p>\r\n<p>To win a job today, you can have no unforced errors, you need practice and preparation, and you must be “on your game” at all times. Most job seekers forget the feeling, the emotion, and the discipline required to compete for employment. </p>\r\n<p>While there are jobs in the market today, more people are applying per job than ever before.</p>\r\n<p>As an ex nationally-ranked tennis player, musician and 30-year veteran of the job search process, I’d like to share three things you can do to assure you are ready to win:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. Get Your Game Head On</b> – Both emotionally and physically, you need to get ready to compete. </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Emotionally</span>, decide if you are 100% committed or if you will just dabble in the search part-time.  If 100% committed, what amount of time will you dedicate to your job-search and what other things will you give up to gain that time in your calendar? </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many of you are currently employed, or are job-searching within your own company. So you will need to slot the time during the evenings and weekends. And those of you who are not working right now probably have obligations to family or volunteering, making time equally challenging. Those of you who are not working and with no time obligations should spend 20-30 hours per week, minimally.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Physically</span>, you should be getting plenty of sleep, exercising and standing and sitting up straight all the time in preparation to compete. Get your haircut, check out the clothes you have in case you get called to meet a network contact, and shine your shoes (no, not your workout shoes).</p>\r\n<p><b>2. Build Your Job Search Playbook</b> – No athlete or musician or chess player goes out without having a few strategies. In tennis, a player thinks about their serve and approach shots. In team sports, there are various plays the team can run, knowledge about the competition and practices right before the game. Now bring that back to your job search. </p>\r\n<p>First, “build the field.” (If you haven’t seen the movie, <em>Field of Dreams</em>, do so!). Have a 3-week plan, block the time in your calendar for specific job search activities and build your activity tracking tools.</p>\r\n<p>Then, for each position opportunity that you identify, study the company’s website, compare your background to their job description, and develop your strategy to “win” the job. Have answers for the most commonly-asked interview questions and tailor your preparation to relevant insights for the buyer:  the hiring manager.</p>\r\n<p><b>3. Game-Day Performance</b> – Wake up early and get all of your documents in order (copies of your résumé, the job description and notes from your interview preparation). Be sure your clothes are ironed, shoes polished, and all grooming is in good order. Then, if you are not in the lobby or parking lot of your appointment location 30 minutes prior to the start time, you are late. You can use the extra time to read over your interview question notes and the job description. Most importantly, remember one thing:</p>\r\n<p><b>3.5. This is NOT about YOU</b>. It’s about the interviewer or hiring manager. Yes, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all</span> about what they are looking for, what needs they have for a great, new employee and if you will be a fit in their organization.</p>\r\n<p>So you need to listen more than you talk and ask great, insightful questions. Introduce yourself with a smile, sit up straight and take notes. Finally, express your interest and ask how you did in the interview at the end. Write or e-mail a thank you note within 24 hours.</p>\r\n<p>Be the best candidate on every level to WIN a job in today’s competitive era. <strong>Cut the Crap</strong> and you will get a job.</p>\r\n','3.5 Keys to Beating the Competition for That Great Job','','inherit','open','open','','2380-autosave-v1','','','2014-04-22 21:42:14','2014-04-22 21:42:14','',2380,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2380-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2542,1,'2013-06-19 19:28:28','2013-06-19 19:28:28','<p><em>\"This post originally appeared on the <a title=\"link to bizjournals.com\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/blog/careermojo/2013/06/35-keys-to-beating-the-competition.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Journals site</a>\"</em></p>\r\n<p>Have you played competitive sports? How about online gaming, social sports or in-classroom settings?  Yes, winning requires is a little bit of luck, but mostly skill.   In this new era of job search, you need to be the best.  To win a job today, you can have no unforced errors, you need practice and preparation, and you must be “on your game” at all times.  Most job seekers forget the feeling, the emotion, and the discipline required to compete for employment.  While there are jobs in the market today, more people are applying per job than ever before.</p>\r\n<p>As an ex nationally-ranked tennis player, musician and 30 year veteran of the job search process, I’d like to share three things you can do to assure you are ready to win:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. Get Your Game Head On</b> – Both emotionally and physically, you need to get ready to compete.  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Emotionally</span>, decide if you are 100% committed or if you will just dabble in the search part-time.  If 100% committed, what amount of time will you dedicate to your job-search and what other things will you give up to gain that time in your calendar? </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many of you are currently employed, or are job-searching within your own company.   So you will need to slot the time during the evenings and weekends.   And those of you who are not working right now probably have obligations to family or volunteering, making time equally challenging.   Those of you who are not working and with no time obligations should spend 20-30 hours per week, minimally.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Physically</span>, you should be getting plenty of sleep, exercising and standing and sitting up straight all the time in preparation to compete. Get your haircut, check out the clothes you have in case you get called to meet a network contact, and shine your shoes (no, not your workout shoes).</p>\r\n<p><b>2. Build Your Job Search Playbook</b> – No athlete or musician or chess player goes out without having a few strategies.   In tennis, a player thinks about their serve and approach shots.  In team sports, there are various plays the team can run, knowledge about the competition and practices right before the game.   Now bring that back to your job search. </p>\r\n<p>First, “build the field”.  (If you haven’t seen the movie, Field of Dreams, do so!).  Have a 3-week plan, block the time in your calendar for specific job search activities and build your activity tracking tools. Then, for each position opportunity that you identify, study the company’s website, compare your background to their job description, and develop your strategy to “win” the job.  Have answers for the most commonly-asked interview questions and tailor your preparation to relevant insights for the buyer:  the hiring manager.</p>\r\n<p><b>3.  Game-Day Performance</b> – Wake up early and get all of your documents in order (copies of your resume, the job description and notes from your interview preparation).  Assure your clothes are ironed, shoes polished, and all grooming is in good order. Then, if you are not in the lobby or parking lot of your appointment location 30 minutes prior to the start time, you are late.  You can use the extra time to read over your interview question notes and the job description. Most importantly, remember one thing:</p>\r\n<p><b>3.5  This is NOT about YOU</b>.  It’s about the interviewer or hiring manager.  Yes, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all</span> about what they are looking for, what needs they have for a great, new employee and if you will be a fit in their organization.   So you need to listen more than you talk and ask great, insightful questions.  Introduce yourself with a smile, sit up straight and take notes.   Finally, express your interest and ask how you did in the interview at the end.   Write or e-mail a thank you note within 24 hours.</p>\r\n<p>Be the best candidate on every level to WIN a job in today’s competitive era.  <strong>Cut the Crap</strong>, and you will get a job.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','3.5 Keys to Beating the Competition for That Great Job','','inherit','open','open','','2380-revision-6','','','2013-06-19 19:28:28','2013-06-19 19:28:28','',2380,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2380-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2543,1,'2013-07-10 17:00:28','2013-07-10 17:00:28','<p><em>\"This post originally appeared on the <a title=\"link to bizjournals.com\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/blog/careermojo/2013/06/35-keys-to-beating-the-competition.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Journals site</a>\"</em></p>\r\n<p>Have you played competitive sports? How about online gaming, social sports or in-classroom settings? Yes, winning requires is a little bit of luck, but mostly skill. In this new era of job search, you need to be the best. To win a job today, you can have no unforced errors, you need practice and preparation, and you must be “on your game” at all times. Most job seekers forget the feeling, the emotion, and the discipline required to compete for employment. While there are jobs in the market today, more people are applying per job than ever before.</p>\r\n<p>As an ex nationally-ranked tennis player, musician and 30-year veteran of the job search process, I’d like to share three things you can do to assure you are ready to win:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. Get Your Game Head On</b> – Both emotionally and physically, you need to get ready to compete. </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Emotionally</span>, decide if you are 100% committed or if you will just dabble in the search part-time.  If 100% committed, what amount of time will you dedicate to your job-search and what other things will you give up to gain that time in your calendar? </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many of you are currently employed, or are job-searching within your own company. So you will need to slot the time during the evenings and weekends. And those of you who are not working right now probably have obligations to family or volunteering, making time equally challenging. Those of you who are not working and with no time obligations should spend 20-30 hours per week, minimally.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Physically</span>, you should be getting plenty of sleep, exercising and standing and sitting up straight all the time in preparation to compete. Get your haircut, check out the clothes you have in case you get called to meet a network contact, and shine your shoes (no, not your workout shoes).</p>\r\n<p><b>2. Build Your Job Search Playbook</b> – No athlete or musician or chess player goes out without having a few strategies. In tennis, a player thinks about their serve and approach shots. In team sports, there are various plays the team can run, knowledge about the competition and practices right before the game. Now bring that back to your job search. </p>\r\n<p>First, “build the field.” (If you haven’t seen the movie, <em>Field of Dreams</em>, do so!). Have a 3-week plan, block the time in your calendar for specific job search activities and build your activity tracking tools.</p>\r\n<p>Then, for each position opportunity that you identify, study the company’s website, compare your background to their job description, and develop your strategy to “win” the job. Have answers for the most commonly-asked interview questions and tailor your preparation to relevant insights for the buyer:  the hiring manager.</p>\r\n<p><b>3.  Game-Day Performance</b> – Wake up early and get all of your documents in order (copies of your résumé, the job description and notes from your interview preparation). Be sure your clothes are ironed, shoes polished, and all grooming is in good order. Then, if you are not in the lobby or parking lot of your appointment location 30 minutes prior to the start time, you are late. You can use the extra time to read over your interview question notes and the job description. Most importantly, remember one thing:</p>\r\n<p><b>3.5.  This is NOT about YOU</b>. It’s about the interviewer or hiring manager. Yes, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all</span> about what they are looking for, what needs they have for a great, new employee and if you will be a fit in their organization.</p>\r\n<p>So you need to listen more than you talk and ask great, insightful questions. Introduce yourself with a smile, sit up straight and take notes. Finally, express your interest and ask how you did in the interview at the end. Write or e-mail a thank you note within 24 hours.</p>\r\n<p>Be the best candidate on every level to WIN a job in today’s competitive era. <strong>Cut the Crap</strong> and you will get a job.</p>','3.5 Keys to Beating the Competition for That Great Job','','inherit','open','open','','2380-revision-7','','','2013-07-10 17:00:28','2013-07-10 17:00:28','',2380,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2380-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(2544,1,'2013-07-10 17:01:26','2013-07-10 17:01:26','<p><em>\"This post originally appeared on the <a title=\"link to bizjournals.com\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/blog/careermojo/2013/06/35-keys-to-beating-the-competition.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Journals site</a>\"</em></p>\r\n<p>Have you played competitive sports? How about online gaming, social sports or in-classroom settings? Yes, winning requires is a little bit of luck, but mostly skill. In this new era of job search, you need to be the best.</p>\r\n<p>To win a job today, you can have no unforced errors, you need practice and preparation, and you must be “on your game” at all times. Most job seekers forget the feeling, the emotion, and the discipline required to compete for employment. </p>\r\n<p>While there are jobs in the market today, more people are applying per job than ever before.</p>\r\n<p>As an ex nationally-ranked tennis player, musician and 30-year veteran of the job search process, I’d like to share three things you can do to assure you are ready to win:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. Get Your Game Head On</b> – Both emotionally and physically, you need to get ready to compete. </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Emotionally</span>, decide if you are 100% committed or if you will just dabble in the search part-time.  If 100% committed, what amount of time will you dedicate to your job-search and what other things will you give up to gain that time in your calendar? </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many of you are currently employed, or are job-searching within your own company. So you will need to slot the time during the evenings and weekends. And those of you who are not working right now probably have obligations to family or volunteering, making time equally challenging. Those of you who are not working and with no time obligations should spend 20-30 hours per week, minimally.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Physically</span>, you should be getting plenty of sleep, exercising and standing and sitting up straight all the time in preparation to compete. Get your haircut, check out the clothes you have in case you get called to meet a network contact, and shine your shoes (no, not your workout shoes).</p>\r\n<p><b>2. Build Your Job Search Playbook</b> – No athlete or musician or chess player goes out without having a few strategies. In tennis, a player thinks about their serve and approach shots. In team sports, there are various plays the team can run, knowledge about the competition and practices right before the game. Now bring that back to your job search. </p>\r\n<p>First, “build the field.” (If you haven’t seen the movie, <em>Field of Dreams</em>, do so!). Have a 3-week plan, block the time in your calendar for specific job search activities and build your activity tracking tools.</p>\r\n<p>Then, for each position opportunity that you identify, study the company’s website, compare your background to their job description, and develop your strategy to “win” the job. Have answers for the most commonly-asked interview questions and tailor your preparation to relevant insights for the buyer:  the hiring manager.</p>\r\n<p><b>3.  Game-Day Performance</b> – Wake up early and get all of your documents in order (copies of your résumé, the job description and notes from your interview preparation). Be sure your clothes are ironed, shoes polished, and all grooming is in good order. Then, if you are not in the lobby or parking lot of your appointment location 30 minutes prior to the start time, you are late. You can use the extra time to read over your interview question notes and the job description. Most importantly, remember one thing:</p>\r\n<p><b>3.5.  This is NOT about YOU</b>. It’s about the interviewer or hiring manager. Yes, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all</span> about what they are looking for, what needs they have for a great, new employee and if you will be a fit in their organization.</p>\r\n<p>So you need to listen more than you talk and ask great, insightful questions. Introduce yourself with a smile, sit up straight and take notes. Finally, express your interest and ask how you did in the interview at the end. Write or e-mail a thank you note within 24 hours.</p>\r\n<p>Be the best candidate on every level to WIN a job in today’s competitive era. <strong>Cut the Crap</strong> and you will get a job.</p>','3.5 Keys to Beating the Competition for That Great Job','','inherit','open','open','','2380-revision-8','','','2013-07-10 17:01:26','2013-07-10 17:01:26','',2380,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2380-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2545,1,'2013-07-10 17:02:23','2013-07-10 17:02:23','<p><em>\"This post originally appeared on the <a title=\"link to bizjournals.com\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/blog/careermojo/2013/06/35-keys-to-beating-the-competition.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Journals</a> site.\"</em></p>\r\n<p>Have you played competitive sports? How about online gaming, social sports or in-classroom settings? Yes, winning requires is a little bit of luck, but mostly skill. In this new era of job search, you need to be the best.</p>\r\n<p>To win a job today, you can have no unforced errors, you need practice and preparation, and you must be “on your game” at all times. Most job seekers forget the feeling, the emotion, and the discipline required to compete for employment. </p>\r\n<p>While there are jobs in the market today, more people are applying per job than ever before.</p>\r\n<p>As an ex nationally-ranked tennis player, musician and 30-year veteran of the job search process, I’d like to share three things you can do to assure you are ready to win:</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. Get Your Game Head On</b> – Both emotionally and physically, you need to get ready to compete. </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Emotionally</span>, decide if you are 100% committed or if you will just dabble in the search part-time.  If 100% committed, what amount of time will you dedicate to your job-search and what other things will you give up to gain that time in your calendar? </p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many of you are currently employed, or are job-searching within your own company. So you will need to slot the time during the evenings and weekends. And those of you who are not working right now probably have obligations to family or volunteering, making time equally challenging. Those of you who are not working and with no time obligations should spend 20-30 hours per week, minimally.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Physically</span>, you should be getting plenty of sleep, exercising and standing and sitting up straight all the time in preparation to compete. Get your haircut, check out the clothes you have in case you get called to meet a network contact, and shine your shoes (no, not your workout shoes).</p>\r\n<p><b>2. Build Your Job Search Playbook</b> – No athlete or musician or chess player goes out without having a few strategies. In tennis, a player thinks about their serve and approach shots. In team sports, there are various plays the team can run, knowledge about the competition and practices right before the game. Now bring that back to your job search. </p>\r\n<p>First, “build the field.” (If you haven’t seen the movie, <em>Field of Dreams</em>, do so!). Have a 3-week plan, block the time in your calendar for specific job search activities and build your activity tracking tools.</p>\r\n<p>Then, for each position opportunity that you identify, study the company’s website, compare your background to their job description, and develop your strategy to “win” the job. Have answers for the most commonly-asked interview questions and tailor your preparation to relevant insights for the buyer:  the hiring manager.</p>\r\n<p><b>3.  Game-Day Performance</b> – Wake up early and get all of your documents in order (copies of your résumé, the job description and notes from your interview preparation). Be sure your clothes are ironed, shoes polished, and all grooming is in good order. Then, if you are not in the lobby or parking lot of your appointment location 30 minutes prior to the start time, you are late. You can use the extra time to read over your interview question notes and the job description. Most importantly, remember one thing:</p>\r\n<p><b>3.5.  This is NOT about YOU</b>. It’s about the interviewer or hiring manager. Yes, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all</span> about what they are looking for, what needs they have for a great, new employee and if you will be a fit in their organization.</p>\r\n<p>So you need to listen more than you talk and ask great, insightful questions. Introduce yourself with a smile, sit up straight and take notes. Finally, express your interest and ask how you did in the interview at the end. Write or e-mail a thank you note within 24 hours.</p>\r\n<p>Be the best candidate on every level to WIN a job in today’s competitive era. <strong>Cut the Crap</strong> and you will get a job.</p>','3.5 Keys to Beating the Competition for That Great Job','','inherit','open','open','','2380-revision-9','','','2013-07-10 17:02:23','2013-07-10 17:02:23','',2380,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2380-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(2546,1,'2013-07-12 11:55:45','2013-07-12 11:55:45','<p><em>“This post originally appeared on the <a title=\"link to business journals\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/blog/careermojo/2013/07/how-to-get-unstuck-on-your-companys.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Journals site</a>\"</em></p>\n<p>You’ve been in the same job for over three years. Feeling a little stale? A promotion or change of pace would be ideal and you’ve seen some interesting jobs on your company’s internal career website. Or maybe there isn’t exactly what you’d like, but you want to do some further exploration by networking. What do you do? </p>\n<p><b>Tip #1:  Stop blaming your boss, company or management team.</b> Over my 30 years in corporations and start-ups, I have heard and read employee feedback that said, “My company is not promoting me, I’m not earning what I should be, my management team does not value my work, I’m under-leveled, there are no jobs for me to move up into.”</p>\n<p>There is nobody more accountable for your career growth than you. And nobody cares about it as much as you do. So take control, stop whining, and do something about it. Now! Set a date (in two weeks?) to finish describing and documenting your next career move. Own it. Describe the timing, the function, the team, and even the name of the person sitting in the chair that you would like to occupy tomorrow.</p>\n<p><b>Tip #2: Communicate your career growth plan and ambition to your manager and others.</b> Most companies have a process for holding a career discussion. This is NOT the way to do it: fill out the minimal information, don’t put a lot of time into it, and press, “enter.” Then, in the meeting with your boss, you tell him/her what you believe they want to hear such as, “I just want to stay here doing a great job” or “You are a great boss and I’m learning so much.”</p>\n<p>So, you’re afraid to hint at a lack of commitment by sharing that you would like to pursue opportunities in another division or, god forbid, change functional roles within your company?  Why are your career goals your best-kept secret?  Believe me, those who are moving up around you have been very clear about their goals. Crystal clear.</p>\n<p><b>Tip #3:  Ask your boss if he or she will partner with you to identify your next career move.</b> I know, WHAT? Dana, you are asking me to not only tell my boss that I want to look at other opportunities AND ask him/her to help me?</p>\n<p>Yes, I am!. By working together, you and your boss can plan for your eventual replacement. More importantly, he/she looks good. They can proudly tell their manager that, based on your career discussions, they are sponsoring your career growth. If/when you leave, it will be considered a positive move because your boss will be viewed as an exporter of good talent and will import good talent for your replacement.</p>\n<p><b>Tip #4: Set up amazing internal informational meetings.</b> During my 11 years at Microsoft, I was continually disappointed with the low meeting quality of an “informational” requested by an internal job-seeker.  At times there were many people who needed to find another position since they were part of a team that was reorganized, their initiative came to an end, or they weren’t well matched with a manager or supervisor. Others simply wanted to explore. Regardless of their reasons, the requestor was ill-prepared, had no agenda, took no notes, and broke the golden rule: An informational meeting IS an interview! Yes, folks, it is!</p>\n<p>In the same manner as in a formal interview, the manager will observe you  from the minute you approach them to the minute you leave. Assessments are being made to decide if you would be a fit for their team and have the skills they are looking for. Even if they don’t have a job opening now, they are forming an opinion.</p>\n<p>Call the meeting for 30 minutes, have a written agenda with 3 items only, bring pen and paper to take notes, bring a copy of your résumé,  and bring the questions YOU want to ask!</p>\n<p>I have hosted hundreds of informational meetings; here are the things NOT to do: come in empty-handed, wear shorts and flip-flops, be unprepared to discuss what it is my division does, and have no clear goal of what you are looking for. Employed but Stuck? Turn Up the Heat on Your Internal Job Search!</p>\n<p><i>Cut the Crap, Get a <b>NEW</b> Job</i> within your company by being better than the rest! Let them sit there whining while you move on up!</p>','Employed but Stuck? Turn Up the Heat on Your Internal Job Search!','','inherit','open','open','','2532-revision-2','','','2013-07-12 11:55:45','2013-07-12 11:55:45','',2532,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2532-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2547,1,'2013-07-12 11:56:08','2013-07-12 11:56:08','<p><em>“This post originally appeared on the <a title=\"link to business journals\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/blog/careermojo/2013/07/how-to-get-unstuck-on-your-companys.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Journals site</a>\"</em></p>\r\n<p>You’ve been in the same job for over three years. Feeling a little stale? A promotion or change of pace would be ideal and you’ve seen some interesting jobs on your company’s internal career website. Or maybe there isn’t exactly what you’d like, but you want to do some further exploration by networking. What do you do? </p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #1:  Stop blaming your boss, company or management team.</b> Over my 30 years in corporations and start-ups, I have heard and read employee feedback that said, “My company is not promoting me, I’m not earning what I should be, my management team does not value my work, I’m under-leveled, there are no jobs for me to move up into.”</p>\r\n<p>There is nobody more accountable for your career growth than you. And nobody cares about it as much as you do. So take control, stop whining, and do something about it. Now! Set a date (in two weeks?) to finish describing and documenting your next career move. Own it. Describe the timing, the function, the team, and even the name of the person sitting in the chair that you would like to occupy tomorrow.</p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #2: Communicate your career growth plan and ambition to your manager and others.</b> Most companies have a process for holding a career discussion. This is NOT the way to do it: fill out the minimal information, don’t put a lot of time into it, and press, “enter.” Then, in the meeting with your boss, you tell him/her what you believe they want to hear such as, “I just want to stay here doing a great job” or “You are a great boss and I’m learning so much.”</p>\r\n<p>So, you’re afraid to hint at a lack of commitment by sharing that you would like to pursue opportunities in another division or, god forbid, change functional roles within your company?  Why are your career goals your best-kept secret?  Believe me, those who are moving up around you have been very clear about their goals. Crystal clear.</p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #3:  Ask your boss if he or she will partner with you to identify your next career move.</b> I know, WHAT? Dana, you are asking me to not only tell my boss that I want to look at other opportunities AND ask him/her to help me?</p>\r\n<p>Yes, I am!. By working together, you and your boss can plan for your eventual replacement. More importantly, he/she looks good. They can proudly tell their manager that, based on your career discussions, they are sponsoring your career growth. If/when you leave, it will be considered a positive move because your boss will be viewed as an exporter of good talent and will import good talent for your replacement.</p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #4: Set up amazing internal informational meetings.</b> During my 11 years at Microsoft, I was continually disappointed with the low meeting quality of an “informational” requested by an internal job-seeker.  At times there were many people who needed to find another position since they were part of a team that was reorganized, their initiative came to an end, or they weren’t well matched with a manager or supervisor. Others simply wanted to explore. Regardless of their reasons, the requestor was ill-prepared, had no agenda, took no notes, and broke the golden rule: An informational meeting IS an interview! Yes, folks, it is!</p>\r\n<p>In the same manner as in a formal interview, the manager will observe you  from the minute you approach them to the minute you leave. Assessments are being made to decide if you would be a fit for their team and have the skills they are looking for. Even if they don’t have a job opening now, they are forming an opinion.</p>\r\n<p>Call the meeting for 30 minutes, have a written agenda with 3 items only, bring pen and paper to take notes, bring a copy of your résumé,  and bring the questions YOU want to ask!</p>\r\n<p>I have hosted hundreds of informational meetings; here are the things NOT to do: come in empty-handed, wear shorts and flip-flops, be unprepared to discuss what it is my division does, and have no clear goal of what you are looking for. Employed but Stuck? Turn Up the Heat on Your Internal Job Search!</p>\r\n<p><i>Cut the Crap, Get a <b>NEW</b> Job</i> within your company by being better than the rest! Let them sit there whining while you move on up!</p>','Employed but Stuck? Turn Up the Heat on Your Internal Job Search!','','inherit','open','open','','2532-revision-3','','','2013-07-12 11:56:08','2013-07-12 11:56:08','',2532,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2532-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2548,1,'2013-07-12 11:56:17','2013-07-12 11:56:17','<p><em>“This post originally appeared on the <a title=\"link to business journals\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/blog/careermojo/2013/07/how-to-get-unstuck-on-your-companys.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Journals site</a>\"</em></p>\r\n<p>You’ve been in the same job for over three years. Feeling a little stale? A promotion or change of pace would be ideal and you’ve seen some interesting jobs on your company’s internal career website. Or maybe there isn’t exactly what you’d like, but you want to do some further exploration by networking. What do you do? </p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #1:  Stop blaming your boss, company or management team.</b> Over my 30 years in corporations and start-ups, I have heard and read employee feedback that said, “My company is not promoting me, I’m not earning what I should be, my management team does not value my work, I’m under-leveled, there are no jobs for me to move up into.”</p>\r\n<p>There is nobody more accountable for your career growth than you. And nobody cares about it as much as you do. So take control, stop whining, and do something about it. Now! Set a date (in two weeks?) to finish describing and documenting your next career move. Own it. Describe the timing, the function, the team, and even the name of the person sitting in the chair that you would like to occupy tomorrow.</p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #2: Communicate your career growth plan and ambition to your manager and others.</b> Most companies have a process for holding a career discussion. This is NOT the way to do it: fill out the minimal information, don’t put a lot of time into it, and press, “enter.” Then, in the meeting with your boss, you tell him/her what you believe they want to hear such as, “I just want to stay here doing a great job” or “You are a great boss and I’m learning so much.”</p>\r\n<p>So, you’re afraid to hint at a lack of commitment by sharing that you would like to pursue opportunities in another division or, god forbid, change functional roles within your company?  Why are your career goals your best-kept secret?  Believe me, those who are moving up around you have been very clear about their goals. Crystal clear.</p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #3:  Ask your boss if he or she will partner with you to identify your next career move.</b> I know, WHAT? Dana, you are asking me to not only tell my boss that I want to look at other opportunities AND ask him/her to help me?</p>\r\n<p>Yes, I am!. By working together, you and your boss can plan for your eventual replacement. More importantly, he/she looks good. They can proudly tell their manager that, based on your career discussions, they are sponsoring your career growth. If/when you leave, it will be considered a positive move because your boss will be viewed as an exporter of good talent and will import good talent for your replacement.</p>\r\n<p><b>Tip #4: Set up amazing internal informational meetings.</b> During my 11 years at Microsoft, I was continually disappointed with the low meeting quality of an “informational” requested by an internal job-seeker.  At times there were many people who needed to find another position since they were part of a team that was reorganized, their initiative came to an end, or they weren’t well matched with a manager or supervisor. Others simply wanted to explore. Regardless of their reasons, the requestor was ill-prepared, had no agenda, took no notes, and broke the golden rule: An informational meeting IS an interview! Yes, folks, it is!</p>\r\n<p>In the same manner as in a formal interview, the manager will observe you  from the minute you approach them to the minute you leave. Assessments are being made to decide if you would be a fit for their team and have the skills they are looking for. Even if they don’t have a job opening now, they are forming an opinion.</p>\r\n<p>Call the meeting for 30 minutes, have a written agenda with 3 items only, bring pen and paper to take notes, bring a copy of your résumé,  and bring the questions YOU want to ask!</p>\r\n<p>I have hosted hundreds of informational meetings; here are the things NOT to do: come in empty-handed, wear shorts and flip-flops, be unprepared to discuss what it is my division does, and have no clear goal of what you are looking for. Employed but Stuck? Turn Up the Heat on Your Internal Job Search!</p>\r\n<p><i>Cut the Crap, Get a <b>NEW</b> Job</i> within your company by being better than the rest! Let them sit there whining while you move on up!</p>','Employed but Stuck? Turn Up the Heat on Your Internal Job Search!','','inherit','open','open','','2532-revision-4','','','2013-07-12 11:56:17','2013-07-12 11:56:17','',2532,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2532-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3769,1,'2014-06-06 21:09:45','2014-06-06 21:09:45','[caption id=\"attachment_3672\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"198\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Neverending-Search-for-Worklife-Balance.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3672\" alt=\"Neverending Search for Worklife Balance\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Neverending-Search-for-Worklife-Balance-198x300.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" /></a> Neverending Search for Worklife Balance[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe need for improving work-life balance is staring us in the face; it’s front and center. Proof? According to a <a title=\"link to Gallup poll\" href=\"http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/163007/state-american-workplace.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">recent Gallup poll</a>, 70 percent of employees have checked out at work or are actively disengaged – costing U.S. companies over $300 billion annually. Disengagement is a clear sign that something is out of balance!\r\n\r\nAre you on the hunt for a new job? When evaluating employers, wellness benefits should play a key role in your decision-making process. Take stock of potential employers’ wellness offerings – most notably, programs that focus on supporting you across all aspects of your life, both at work and at home.\r\n\r\nGreat companies want their employees to be healthy and engaged both inside and outside the work environment. These companies care about their employees’ well-being and show it with robust workplace wellness programs and perks like healthy options in the cafeteria, free group exercise classes in the corporate gym, even paid time off to volunteer within the community, and – maybe the best of all – cold, hard cash to get and stay healthy.\r\n\r\nDavid Coppin, President, Client Services and Member Engagement, VirginPulse.com, part of Sir Richard Branson’s famed Virgin Group, says that, “By honing in on all aspects of life, including your mental, physical, social and financial health, both at work and home, you’ll improve your total quality of life and\r\nmaximize your potential in your job. Smart companies know this, and smart job seekers do, too.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"link to research\" href=\"http://www.theuprisingblog.com/infographic-boost-employee-engagement-drive-better-business/\" target=\"_blank\">According to our own research</a>, 87 percent of employees believe robust workplace wellness programs are paramount when choosing a place to work.”\r\n\r\nIn recent years, with the explosion of “always on” technology, apps and devices that help us get our jobs done regardless of our location, there’s a narrowing divide between work and home life. David advises that, “Leading employers should help employees improve their total quality of life by not only offering stellar benefits and workplace wellness programs, but by extending those benefits to their family and friends. Incorporate the people who matter most in their life so your employees have an influential\r\nsupport system beyond their peers at work.”\r\n\r\nLet’s take fitness as an example of a great wellness benefit. According to the <a title=\"link to Framingham Heart Study\" href=\"http://www.framinghamheartstudy.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Framingham Heart Study</a>, you have a 57 percent greater chance of losing weight when exercising and dieting with a friend or family member than when you go it alone. With innovative wellness programs that include your family and friends, you can challenge each other to healthy competitions, like who takes the most stairs or who eats the most fruits and vegetables each week.\r\n\r\nBranson’s subsidiary, Virgin Pulse, strongly believes the link between companies that provide robust workplace wellness programs and sustained employee engagement is strong. “Eighty percent of employees at companies with robust health and wellness programs feel their employer cares about their well-being, according to our own research,“ confirms Coppin.\r\n\r\nSo what can companies expect in the long run? The benefit of fewer sick days, fewer safety incidents, and something even more important: positive feedback from employees who feel their contributions at work have a greater overall impact.\r\n\r\nAnd back to you, job-seekers or career-changers. Factor wellness benefits into your job search today and you’ll find greater wellness tomorrow.','The Unending Search for Work-Life Balance ','','inherit','open','open','','3649-revision-v1','','','2014-06-06 21:09:45','2014-06-06 21:09:45','',3649,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/3649-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2671,1,'2013-07-30 03:22:35','2013-07-30 03:22:35','<p>Dana Manciagli featured in the Minneapolis StarTribune Newspaper</p>\r\n<p class=\"sublink\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.startribune.com/jobs/217375951.html\">http://www.startribune.com/jobs/217375951.html</a></p>\r\n','Dana Manciagli Featured in \"What Should I Do In Case I Lose My Job?\"','','publish','closed','closed','','dana-manciagli-featured-in-what-should-i-do-in-case-i-lose-my-job','','','2014-08-26 07:30:16','2014-08-26 07:30:16','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?post_type=news-item&#038;p=2671',0,'news-item','',0),(2673,1,'2013-07-30 03:20:58','2013-07-30 03:20:58','Matt says: If you lost your job this week, would you be prepared? For most, the answer is no. We never know when a job loss may occur, but taking some proactive steps now is a good way to plan for the unexpected, says Dana Manciagli (danamanciagli.com), author of “Cut The Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process For a New Era” and a hiring manager with 30 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies.','Dana Manciagli featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune','Dana Manciagli featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune','inherit','open','open','','star3','','','2013-07-30 03:20:58','2013-07-30 03:20:58','',2671,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Star3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2674,1,'2013-07-31 02:26:51','2013-07-31 02:26:51','[caption id=\"attachment_2709\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2709\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\r\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\r\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\r\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\r\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\r\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\r\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\r\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\r\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\r\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\r\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','publish','open','open','','tell-the-truth-lying-or-embellishing-on-your-resume-is-forbidden','','','2013-07-31 17:45:17','2013-07-31 17:45:17','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=2674',0,'post','',0),(2694,1,'2013-07-30 21:11:18','2013-07-30 21:11:18','A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? \n','Career-Transition---There-Is-No-GPS---Make-Your-Own-Roadmap','Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap','inherit','open','open','','career-transition-there-is-no-gps-make-your-own-roadmap-2','','','2013-07-30 21:11:18','2013-07-30 21:11:18','',2683,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2695,1,'2013-07-30 16:32:38','2013-07-30 16:32:38','[caption id=\"attachment_2685\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-–-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2685\" alt=\"Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-–-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap[/caption]\r\n<p>A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? Career transitions come in many varieties:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Changing functional roles, e.g. from sales to marketing or finance to operations,</li>\r\n<li>Changing industries, e.g. from high-tech to manufacturing or from a for-profit company to a non-profit,</li>\r\n<li>Changing companies: moving from your current company to another firm,</li>\r\n<li>Changing divisions within your company,</li>\r\n<li>And many more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>There is no book, website, or video to guide you through the steps you need to take to get to your goal.  However, there are key strategies to success; a combination of things to do and NOT to do.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>Don’t quit your job. </b>No matter how frustrated you may be, do not quit, threaten to leave, or show signs of “short-timer’s disease.” And you will feel “short timer” signs immediately after you make up your mind that you want a change. It manifests itself by little things like having more closed door conversations, showing up later than normal, or leaving early.</li>\r\n<li><b>Don’t tell anybody you work with.</b> There are no secrets around the office and you don’t want a manager thinking that you are uncommitted. Any slip-up can jeopardize the results of an upcoming review, a potential promotion, or a special assignment. Oh, and don’t use any company resources, including your company PC, to research or make connections.</li>\r\n<li><b>Spend hours researching your desired next move.</b> Too many career-changers wing it! Jonathan asked, “Here is my résumé. What do you think I should do next?” Or Leslie said, “I want to leverage my background in blah, blah, blah, and find a challenging position working with great people.” Really? Have you done <i>any</i> research at all?</li>\r\n<li><b>Make your career transition Job #1… </b>outside of your day job, if you are employed. If you are unemployed, there is NO excuse for not dedicating a minimum of 30 hours per week on your Job #1. If you are working, check out the excuses you give yourself for not spending hours working on your next move. Wake up earlier, go to a coffee shop or library during your lunch break, and work on it at night. Be disciplined. Put times and tasks on your calendar and make progress! Document everything you learn in a file on your home computer or in a good old-fashioned binder… whatever works for you.</li>\r\n<li><b>Network face-to-face.</b> Find great events in your local <i><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">Business Journal</a></i> (either printed or online) or in LinkedIn groups. Share your goal and seek advice and guidance. Learn how others made a career transition or what they would recommend you examine. Always bring personal business cards to networking events, NOT your company cards. Follow up with everybody you meet so you can build 2-way relationships, don’t just “use” them.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>Nobody cares about your next career step more than you do. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a victim, do something to take control and make a change!.  </p>\r\n<p>I value your comments. What is preventing you from taking charge of your career? What are some of your obstacles? Or what tricks have you used to get un-stuck?  Comment below!</p>','Career Transition? There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap!','','inherit','open','open','','2683-revision-5','','','2013-07-30 16:32:38','2013-07-30 16:32:38','',2683,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2683-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2676,1,'2013-07-30 03:52:12','2013-07-30 03:52:12','<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision','','','2013-07-30 03:52:12','2013-07-30 03:52:12','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2677,1,'2013-07-30 04:06:54','2013-07-30 04:06:54','[caption id=\"attachment_2675\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2675\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\r\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\r\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\r\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\r\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\r\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\r\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\r\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\r\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\r\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\r\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision-2','','','2013-07-30 04:06:54','2013-07-30 04:06:54','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2678,1,'2013-08-07 02:33:05','2013-08-07 02:33:05','<p>[caption id=\"attachment_2703\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"101\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You_Are_the_Product_Make_Your_Resume.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2703\" alt=\"You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You_Are_the_Product_Make_Your_Resume-101x300.jpg\" width=\"101\" height=\"300\" /></a> You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\r\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\r\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\r\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\r\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\r\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\r\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\r\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\r\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\r\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p><strong>Why It’s Important</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to emphasize something, use bold.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\r\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\r\n','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','publish','open','open','','you-are-the-product-make-your-resume-sell','','\nhttp://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/','2013-08-08 01:47:44','2013-08-08 01:47:44','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=2678',0,'post','',0),(2679,1,'2013-07-30 04:22:50','2013-07-30 04:22:50','<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé. <br /><br />Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\n<p><em></em></p>','','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision','','','2013-07-30 04:22:50','2013-07-30 04:22:50','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2681,1,'2013-07-30 04:24:30','2013-07-30 04:24:30','<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-2','','','2013-07-30 04:24:30','2013-07-30 04:24:30','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2682,1,'2013-07-30 04:30:12','2013-07-30 04:30:12','[caption id=\"attachment_2680\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"101\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-–-Make-Your-Résumé.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2680\" alt=\"You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-–-Make-Your-Résumé-101x300.jpg\" width=\"101\" height=\"300\" /></a> You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell[/caption]\n<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-3','','','2013-07-30 04:30:12','2013-07-30 04:30:12','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2683,1,'2013-08-05 02:31:11','2013-08-05 02:31:11','[caption id=\"attachment_2694\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2694\" alt=\"Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap[/caption]\r\n<p>A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? Career transitions come in many varieties:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Changing functional roles, e.g. from sales to marketing or finance to operations,</li>\r\n<li>Changing industries, e.g. from high-tech to manufacturing or from a for-profit company to a non-profit,</li>\r\n<li>Changing companies: moving from your current company to another firm,</li>\r\n<li>Changing divisions within your company,</li>\r\n<li>And many more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>There is no book, website, or video to guide you through the steps you need to take to get to your goal.  However, there are key strategies to success; a combination of things to do and NOT to do.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>Don’t quit your job. </b>No matter how frustrated you may be, do not quit, threaten to leave, or show signs of “short-timer’s disease.” And you will feel “short timer” signs immediately after you make up your mind that you want a change. It manifests itself by little things like having more closed door conversations, showing up later than normal, or leaving early.</li>\r\n<li><b>Don’t tell anybody you work with.</b> There are no secrets around the office and you don’t want a manager thinking that you are uncommitted. Any slip-up can jeopardize the results of an upcoming review, a potential promotion, or a special assignment. Oh, and don’t use any company resources, including your company PC, to research or make connections.</li>\r\n<li><b>Spend hours researching your desired next move.</b> Too many career-changers wing it! Jonathan asked, “Here is my résumé. What do you think I should do next?” Or Leslie said, “I want to leverage my background in blah, blah, blah, and find a challenging position working with great people.” Really? Have you done <i>any</i> research at all?</li>\r\n<li><b>Make your career transition Job #1… </b>outside of your day job, if you are employed. If you are unemployed, there is NO excuse for not dedicating a minimum of 30 hours per week on your Job #1. If you are working, check out the excuses you give yourself for not spending hours working on your next move. Wake up earlier, go to a coffee shop or library during your lunch break, and work on it at night. Be disciplined. Put times and tasks on your calendar and make progress! Document everything you learn in a file on your home computer or in a good old-fashioned binder… whatever works for you.</li>\r\n<li><b>Network face-to-face.</b> Find great events in your local <i><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">Business Journal</a></i> (either printed or online) or in LinkedIn groups. Share your goal and seek advice and guidance. Learn how others made a career transition or what they would recommend you examine. Always bring personal business cards to networking events, NOT your company cards. Follow up with everybody you meet so you can build 2-way relationships, don’t just “use” them.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>Nobody cares about your next career step more than you do. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a victim, do something to take control and make a change!.  </p>\r\n<p>I value your comments. What is preventing you from taking charge of your career? What are some of your obstacles? Or what tricks have you used to get un-stuck?  Comment below!</p>','Career Transition? There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap!','','publish','open','open','','career-transition-there-is-no-gps-make-your-own-roadmap','','','2013-08-06 16:27:47','2013-08-06 16:27:47','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=2683',0,'post','',0),(2684,1,'2013-07-30 04:38:20','2013-07-30 04:38:20','<p>A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? Career transitions come in many varieties:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing functional roles, e.g. from sales to marketing or finance to operations,</li>\n<li>Changing industries, e.g. from high-tech to manufacturing or from a for-profit company to a non-profit,</li>\n<li>Changing companies: moving from your current company to another firm,</li>\n<li>Changing divisions within your company,</li>\n<li>And many more!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There is no book, website, or video to guide you through the steps you need to take to get to your goal.  However, there are key strategies to success; a combination of things to do and NOT to do.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Don’t quit your job. </b>No matter how frustrated you may be, do not quit, threaten to leave, or show signs of “short-timer’s disease.” And you will feel “short timer” signs immediately after you make up your mind that you want a change. It manifests itself by little things like having more closed door conversations, showing up later than normal, or leaving early.</li>\n<li><b>Don’t tell anybody you work with.</b> There are no secrets around the office and you don’t want a manager thinking that you are uncommitted. Any slip-up can jeopardize the results of an upcoming review, a potential promotion, or a special assignment. Oh, and don’t use any company resources, including your company PC, to research or make connections.</li>\n<li><b>Spend hours researching your desired next move.</b> Too many career-changers wing it! Jonathan asked, “Here is my résumé. What do you think I should do next?” Or Leslie said, “I want to leverage my background in blah, blah, blah, and find a challenging position working with great people.” Really? Have you done <i>any</i> research at all?</li>\n<li><b>Make your career transition Job #1… </b>outside of your day job, if you are employed. If you are unemployed, there is NO excuse for not dedicating a minimum of 30 hours per week on your Job #1. If you are working, check out the excuses you give yourself for not spending hours working on your next move. Wake up earlier, go to a coffee shop or library during your lunch break, and work on it at night. Be disciplined. Put times and tasks on your calendar and make progress! Document everything you learn in a file on your home computer or in a good old-fashioned binder… whatever works for you.</li>\n<li><b>Network face-to-face.</b> Find great events in your local <i><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">Business Journal</a></i> (either printed or online) or in LinkedIn groups. Share your goal and seek advice and guidance. Learn how others made a career transition or what they would recommend you examine. Always bring personal business cards to networking events, NOT your company cards. Follow up with everybody you meet so you can build 2-way relationships, don’t just “use” them.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Nobody cares about your next career step more than you do. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a victim, do something to take control and make a change!.  </p>\n<p>I value your comments. What is preventing you from taking charge of your career? What are some of your obstacles? Or what tricks have you used to get un-stuck?  Comment below!</p>','Career Transition? There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap!','','inherit','open','open','','2683-revision','','','2013-07-30 04:38:20','2013-07-30 04:38:20','',2683,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2683-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2686,1,'2013-07-30 04:39:38','2013-07-30 04:39:38','<p>A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? Career transitions come in many varieties:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing functional roles, e.g. from sales to marketing or finance to operations,</li>\n<li>Changing industries, e.g. from high-tech to manufacturing or from a for-profit company to a non-profit,</li>\n<li>Changing companies: moving from your current company to another firm,</li>\n<li>Changing divisions within your company,</li>\n<li>And many more!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There is no book, website, or video to guide you through the steps you need to take to get to your goal.  However, there are key strategies to success; a combination of things to do and NOT to do.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Don’t quit your job. </b>No matter how frustrated you may be, do not quit, threaten to leave, or show signs of “short-timer’s disease.” And you will feel “short timer” signs immediately after you make up your mind that you want a change. It manifests itself by little things like having more closed door conversations, showing up later than normal, or leaving early.</li>\n<li><b>Don’t tell anybody you work with.</b> There are no secrets around the office and you don’t want a manager thinking that you are uncommitted. Any slip-up can jeopardize the results of an upcoming review, a potential promotion, or a special assignment. Oh, and don’t use any company resources, including your company PC, to research or make connections.</li>\n<li><b>Spend hours researching your desired next move.</b> Too many career-changers wing it! Jonathan asked, “Here is my résumé. What do you think I should do next?” Or Leslie said, “I want to leverage my background in blah, blah, blah, and find a challenging position working with great people.” Really? Have you done <i>any</i> research at all?</li>\n<li><b>Make your career transition Job #1… </b>outside of your day job, if you are employed. If you are unemployed, there is NO excuse for not dedicating a minimum of 30 hours per week on your Job #1. If you are working, check out the excuses you give yourself for not spending hours working on your next move. Wake up earlier, go to a coffee shop or library during your lunch break, and work on it at night. Be disciplined. Put times and tasks on your calendar and make progress! Document everything you learn in a file on your home computer or in a good old-fashioned binder… whatever works for you.</li>\n<li><b>Network face-to-face.</b> Find great events in your local <i><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">Business Journal</a></i> (either printed or online) or in LinkedIn groups. Share your goal and seek advice and guidance. Learn how others made a career transition or what they would recommend you examine. Always bring personal business cards to networking events, NOT your company cards. Follow up with everybody you meet so you can build 2-way relationships, don’t just “use” them.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Nobody cares about your next career step more than you do. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a victim, do something to take control and make a change!.  </p>\n<p>I value your comments. What is preventing you from taking charge of your career? What are some of your obstacles? Or what tricks have you used to get un-stuck?  Comment below!</p>','Career Transition? There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap!','','inherit','open','open','','2683-revision-2','','','2013-07-30 04:39:38','2013-07-30 04:39:38','',2683,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2683-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2687,1,'2013-07-30 04:43:40','2013-07-30 04:43:40','[caption id=\"attachment_2685\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-–-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2685\" alt=\"Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-–-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap[/caption]\n<p>A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? Career transitions come in many varieties:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing functional roles, e.g. from sales to marketing or finance to operations,</li>\n<li>Changing industries, e.g. from high-tech to manufacturing or from a for-profit company to a non-profit,</li>\n<li>Changing companies: moving from your current company to another firm,</li>\n<li>Changing divisions within your company,</li>\n<li>And many more!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There is no book, website, or video to guide you through the steps you need to take to get to your goal.  However, there are key strategies to success; a combination of things to do and NOT to do.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Don’t quit your job. </b>No matter how frustrated you may be, do not quit, threaten to leave, or show signs of “short-timer’s disease.” And you will feel “short timer” signs immediately after you make up your mind that you want a change. It manifests itself by little things like having more closed door conversations, showing up later than normal, or leaving early.</li>\n<li><b>Don’t tell anybody you work with.</b> There are no secrets around the office and you don’t want a manager thinking that you are uncommitted. Any slip-up can jeopardize the results of an upcoming review, a potential promotion, or a special assignment. Oh, and don’t use any company resources, including your company PC, to research or make connections.</li>\n<li><b>Spend hours researching your desired next move.</b> Too many career-changers wing it! Jonathan asked, “Here is my résumé. What do you think I should do next?” Or Leslie said, “I want to leverage my background in blah, blah, blah, and find a challenging position working with great people.” Really? Have you done <i>any</i> research at all?</li>\n<li><b>Make your career transition Job #1… </b>outside of your day job, if you are employed. If you are unemployed, there is NO excuse for not dedicating a minimum of 30 hours per week on your Job #1. If you are working, check out the excuses you give yourself for not spending hours working on your next move. Wake up earlier, go to a coffee shop or library during your lunch break, and work on it at night. Be disciplined. Put times and tasks on your calendar and make progress! Document everything you learn in a file on your home computer or in a good old-fashioned binder… whatever works for you.</li>\n<li><b>Network face-to-face.</b> Find great events in your local <i><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">Business Journal</a></i> (either printed or online) or in LinkedIn groups. Share your goal and seek advice and guidance. Learn how others made a career transition or what they would recommend you examine. Always bring personal business cards to networking events, NOT your company cards. Follow up with everybody you meet so you can build 2-way relationships, don’t just “use” them.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Nobody cares about your next career step more than you do. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a victim, do something to take control and make a change!.  </p>\n<p>I value your comments. What is preventing you from taking charge of your career? What are some of your obstacles? Or what tricks have you used to get un-stuck?  Comment below!</p>','Career Transition? There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap!','','inherit','open','open','','2683-revision-3','','','2013-07-30 04:43:40','2013-07-30 04:43:40','',2683,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2683-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2688,1,'2013-07-30 16:27:54','2013-07-30 16:27:54','[caption id=\"attachment_2675\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2675\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision-3','','','2013-07-30 16:27:54','2013-07-30 16:27:54','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2689,1,'2013-07-30 16:29:03','2013-07-30 16:29:03','[caption id=\"attachment_2675\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2675\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\r\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\r\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\r\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\r\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\r\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\r\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\r\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\r\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\r\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\r\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision-4','','','2013-07-30 16:29:03','2013-07-30 16:29:03','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2690,1,'2013-07-30 16:29:10','2013-07-30 16:29:10','[caption id=\"attachment_2675\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2675\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\r\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\r\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\r\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\r\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\r\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\r\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\r\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\r\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\r\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\r\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision-5','','','2013-07-30 16:29:10','2013-07-30 16:29:10','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2691,1,'2013-07-30 16:32:14','2013-07-30 16:32:14','[caption id=\"attachment_2685\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-–-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2685\" alt=\"Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Career-Transition-There-Is-No-GPS-–-Make-Your-Own-Roadmap-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Career Transition - There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap[/caption]\n<p>A recent Gallup poll revealed that, nationally, 70 percent of U.S. workers are either \"non-engaged\" or \"actively disengaged.\" A good percent of of those workers are initiating a career transition. Are you taking control of your next career move or are you waiting for it to happen to you? Career transitions come in many varieties:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing functional roles, e.g. from sales to marketing or finance to operations,</li>\n<li>Changing industries, e.g. from high-tech to manufacturing or from a for-profit company to a non-profit,</li>\n<li>Changing companies: moving from your current company to another firm,</li>\n<li>Changing divisions within your company,</li>\n<li>And many more!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There is no book, website, or video to guide you through the steps you need to take to get to your goal.  However, there are key strategies to success; a combination of things to do and NOT to do.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Don’t quit your job. </b>No matter how frustrated you may be, do not quit, threaten to leave, or show signs of “short-timer’s disease.” And you will feel “short timer” signs immediately after you make up your mind that you want a change. It manifests itself by little things like having more closed door conversations, showing up later than normal, or leaving early.</li>\n<li><b>Don’t tell anybody you work with.</b> There are no secrets around the office and you don’t want a manager thinking that you are uncommitted. Any slip-up can jeopardize the results of an upcoming review, a potential promotion, or a special assignment. Oh, and don’t use any company resources, including your company PC, to research or make connections.</li>\n<li><b>Spend hours researching your desired next move.</b> Too many career-changers wing it! Jonathan asked, “Here is my résumé. What do you think I should do next?” Or Leslie said, “I want to leverage my background in blah, blah, blah, and find a challenging position working with great people.” Really? Have you done <i>any</i> research at all?</li>\n<li><b>Make your career transition Job #1… </b>outside of your day job, if you are employed. If you are unemployed, there is NO excuse for not dedicating a minimum of 30 hours per week on your Job #1. If you are working, check out the excuses you give yourself for not spending hours working on your next move. Wake up earlier, go to a coffee shop or library during your lunch break, and work on it at night. Be disciplined. Put times and tasks on your calendar and make progress! Document everything you learn in a file on your home computer or in a good old-fashioned binder… whatever works for you.</li>\n<li><b>Network face-to-face.</b> Find great events in your local <i><a href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/\">Business Journal</a></i> (either printed or online) or in LinkedIn groups. Share your goal and seek advice and guidance. Learn how others made a career transition or what they would recommend you examine. Always bring personal business cards to networking events, NOT your company cards. Follow up with everybody you meet so you can build 2-way relationships, don’t just “use” them.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Nobody cares about your next career step more than you do. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be a victim, do something to take control and make a change!.  </p>\n<p>I value your comments. What is preventing you from taking charge of your career? What are some of your obstacles? Or what tricks have you used to get un-stuck?  Comment below!</p>','Career Transition? There Is No GPS – Make Your Own Roadmap!','','inherit','open','open','','2683-revision-4','','','2013-07-30 16:32:14','2013-07-30 16:32:14','',2683,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2683-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(1526,1,'2013-04-04 00:36:45','2013-04-04 00:36:45','<p>Good for you! You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes. </p>\r\n<p>Don’t fight it. Accept it. </p>\r\n<p>You’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you! </p>\r\n<p>The evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing,  and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions:<br />\r\n1.	Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!<br />\r\n2.	Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting.<br />\r\n3.	Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking.  After the 3 points, pause and smile.<br />\r\n4.	Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes.<br />\r\n5.	Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down!<br />\r\nHow can you be energetic and calm at the same time?  How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out?  Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?<br />\r\nPractice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers.<br />\r\nGot a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br />\r\nDana</p>\r\n','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','inherit','open','open','','1493-revision-4','','','2013-04-04 00:36:45','2013-04-04 00:36:45','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1493-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2705,1,'2013-07-30 21:21:19','2013-07-30 21:21:19','[caption id=\"attachment_2703\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"101\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You_Are_the_Product_Make_Your_Resume.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2703\" alt=\"You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You_Are_the_Product_Make_Your_Resume-101x300.jpg\" width=\"101\" height=\"300\" /></a> You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell[/caption]\r\n<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\r\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\r\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\r\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\r\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\r\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\r\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\r\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\r\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\r\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\r\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-9','','','2013-07-30 21:21:19','2013-07-30 21:21:19','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(2706,1,'2013-07-30 21:21:25','2013-07-30 21:21:25','<p>[caption id=\"attachment_2703\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"101\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You_Are_the_Product_Make_Your_Resume.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2703\" alt=\"You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You_Are_the_Product_Make_Your_Resume-101x300.jpg\" width=\"101\" height=\"300\" /></a> You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\r\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\r\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\r\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\r\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\r\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\r\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\r\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\r\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\r\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\r\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-10','','','2013-07-30 21:21:25','2013-07-30 21:21:25','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(2701,1,'2013-07-30 21:16:32','2013-07-30 21:16:32','<p>[caption id=\"attachment_2698\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"101\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-Make-Your-Résumé.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-Make-Your-Résumé-101x300.jpg\" alt=\"You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell\" width=\"101\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2698\" /></a> You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\r\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\r\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\r\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\r\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\r\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\r\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\r\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\r\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\r\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\r\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-7','','','2013-07-30 21:16:32','2013-07-30 21:16:32','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(1527,1,'2013-04-04 13:37:11','2013-04-04 13:37:11','<p>Good for you! You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes. </p>\r\n<p>Don’t fight it. Accept it. </p>\r\n<p>You’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you! </p>\r\n<p>The evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing,  and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions:<br />\r\n1.	Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!<br />\r\n2.	Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting.<br />\r\n3.	Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking.  After the 3 points, pause and smile.<br />\r\n4.	Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes.<br />\r\n5.	Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down!<br />\r\nHow can you be energetic and calm at the same time?  How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out?  Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?<br />\r\nPractice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers.<br />\r\nGot a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br />\r\nDana</p>\r\n','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','inherit','open','open','','1493-revision-5','','','2013-04-04 13:37:11','2013-04-04 13:37:11','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1493-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(1708,1,'2013-04-24 02:24:09','2013-04-24 02:24:09','[caption id=\"attachment_1709\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"236\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dana-paperback_040613.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1709\" alt=\"It’s Here! Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A Game-Changing New Book From a Veteran Hiring Manager\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dana-paperback_040613-236x300.png\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" /></a> It’s Here! Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A Game-Changing New Book From a Veteran Hiring Manager[/caption]\r\n<p><b><i>ANNOUNCEMENT:  Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b> -- just-released –is a game-changing job search book that will help everyone from college graduates to senior executives make their next career moves in the 21<sup>st</sup> century.</p>\r\n<p>I have coached, interviewed, and hired thousands of job seekers. From those years of experience, I developed a proprietary job search and networking process. Read <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b>and you’ll learn the most effective job search tips, new approaches to the latest employment practices <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and</span> brand new, proprietary techniques for career development.</p>\r\n<p>Landing the perfect job is more competitive than ever, stressful, tough and sometimes frightening. I\'ve spent 30 years as a hiring manager as well as a job seeker and I want to help you WIN a job fast. I’m here to help you manage your career -- the right way -- with lots of advice, traps to avoid and downloadable tools that are free with your purchase of my book.</p>\r\n<p>There are two types of “Crap.” One, the mistakes that candidates inadvertently make that sabotage their chances of winning a desired position. Two, the excuses that most job seekers make to themselves or to their family and friends for why they aren’t doing everything possible to secure that next job quicker.</p>\r\n<p>This book is NOT just for the unemployed. If you are employed but contemplating your next career move within your current company, you need to apply the same skills you would for an external job search.</p>\r\n<p>Are you affiliated with the military and re-entering the private sector? Or stay-home parents re-entering the workforce? I’ve got good advice for you!</p>\r\n<p><b>What is unique and powerful about <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job?   </i></b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s simple, it breaks the end-to-end job search into bite-sized pieces, including solutions and homework assignments to coach you through every step.</li>\r\n<li>It’s written from the perspective of a veteran hiring manager with experience in Fortune 500 corporations as well as fast growing start-ups.</li>\r\n<li>It provides all the technology-based tools you need to go from starting your search to winning the job.</li>\r\n<li>It challenges tired, old practices and teaches innovative techniques that will show you what it takes to stand out as the best candidate being interviewed.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>If you’re ready to get serious and make your next career move, get your copy today! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/book/\">Available on Amazon NOW</a>. For more advice, strategies and next steps, read my blog, watch the videos, sign up for my newsletter and check out the special resources I\'ve gathered for you, all on <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/\">DanaManciagli.com</a>. </p>','It’s Here! Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A Game-Changing New Book From a Veteran Hiring Manager','','publish','open','open','','its-here-cut-the-crap-get-a-job-a-game-changing-new-book-from-a-veteran-hiring-manager','','\nhttp://www.danamanciagli.com/book/','2013-08-01 23:22:51','2013-08-01 23:22:51','',0,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/?p=1708',0,'post','',0),(1529,1,'2013-04-04 19:09:44','2013-04-04 19:09:44','<p>If you’ve never felt any of the following during your job search, you are not human: frustrated, depressed, angry, confused, guilty, sad, victimized, stupid, humiliated, embarrassed, lacking confidence. In my three decades of hiring, mentoring and assisting job seekers, I have yet to meet someone who is thrilled and motivated by any aspect of a job search.</p>\n<p>Searching for a job is hard. No, VERY hard. It triggers negative emotions, especially if you are unemployed. But the same holds true for those employed and searching within their own company or who need to make a move outside their company.</p>\n<p>Think about it. You are selling yourself as a product to employers who are the “buyers.” They are the decision-makers, with multiple applicants to choose from. It is not clear exactly what the employer is looking for, if they are even looking at you, or why you are not chosen.</p>\n<p>In school, the team captains picked the best players and nobody wanted to be the last person standing. Worse, in the job search world, only one gets picked and many others are not.</p>\n<p>There is no transparency into what is going on during the hiring process, either. You don’t know if your application or résumé is being reviewed, went into a black hole or got discarded. And you will never know.</p>\n<p>Even if someone looks at your credentials, you will not know why you didn’t get the interview. Then, even if you had an interview, you won’t know why you didn’t get the job. There are multiple inexplicable reasons why you didn’t win a specific job, but here are some of the most probable:</p>\n<p>• The job went to an internal candidate, someone already working for the company or already within that department.</p>\n<p>• They hired another external candidate who had stronger skills.</p>\n<p>• They are still looking since they didn’t find anyone who met their criteria.</p>\n<p>• They decided not to fill this job at this time. Or they changed the specification and reposted.</p>\n<p>• Another candidate knew someone who knew someone who knew someone … through networking.</p>\n<p>Many candidates try to connect back with the recruiter, HR Manager, Hiring Manager or someone on the interview schedule to get “feedback.” This is a waste of your time. Why?</p>\n<p>1. It is not their job to give you direct feedback and they want you to leave feeling good about the process with them. They are going to be polite and say, “We found another candidate more qualified.” or “You did great; we just went in another direction.”</p>\n<p>2. If you met with numerous people, it could have been just one person who found something that was not a fit. Your odds of figuring out the real reason are slim to none.</p>\n<p>3. You may have been a “benchmark candidate,” one who is placed in the interview loop to validate that the top candidate is, in fact, the best. This is an acceptable practice, and you should not worry or ask.</p>\n<p>4. It’s your job to figure out why your interviews are not turning into offers. I recommend you find someone who will do a mock interview with you and give you direct feedback. There may be a mannerism that you have, or a general “lack of confidence” exuding through your answers. Great sources are your career placement centers and career coaches.</p>\n<p>Bottom line: Study the latest interview skills, prepare your answers to the most common interview questions and practice for that big day!</p>\n<p>Send your comments, challenges and questions any time. I’m here to help!</p>','Why Didn’t You Get That Job?  Don’t Waste Your Energy Asking the Hiring Company','','inherit','open','open','','1375-revision-2','','','2013-04-04 19:09:44','2013-04-04 19:09:44','',1375,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1375-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(1530,1,'2013-04-04 19:13:56','2013-04-04 19:13:56','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9 different job postings and got no results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\n<p>Solution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</p>\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br /> • …write an effective application and cover letter.<br /> • …find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br /> • …answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”<br /> • …interview with passion and commitment.<br /> • …win a job!</p>\n<p>How to narrow down your Job Goal.<br /> 1. Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.<br /> o Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br />  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/<br />  http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm<br /> o Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.<br /> o Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.<br /> o Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?<br /> o If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</p>\n<p>2. Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.”</p>\n<p><em>My new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</em>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process&gt; When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.</p>\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\n<p>Dana</p>','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-7','','','2013-04-04 19:13:56','2013-04-04 19:13:56','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(1531,1,'2013-04-04 19:16:18','2013-04-04 19:16:18','<p>Good for you! You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes.</p>\n<p>Don’t fight it. Accept it.</p>\n<p>You’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you!</p>\n<p>The evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing, and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions:<br /> 1. Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!<br /> 2. Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting.<br /> 3. Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking. After the 3 points, pause and smile.<br /> 4. Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes.<br /> 5. Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down!<br /> How can you be energetic and calm at the same time? How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out? Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?<br /> Practice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers.<br /> Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br /> Dana</p>','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','inherit','open','open','','1493-revision-6','','','2013-04-04 19:16:18','2013-04-04 19:16:18','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1493-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(1532,1,'2013-04-04 19:16:53','2013-04-04 19:16:53','<p>Good for you! You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes.</p>\r\n<p>Don’t fight it. Accept it.</p>\r\n<p>You’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you!</p>\r\n<p>The evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing, and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions:<br /> 1. Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!<br /> 2. Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting.<br /> 3. Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking. After the 3 points, pause and smile.<br /> 4. Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes.<br /> 5. Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down!<br /> How can you be energetic and calm at the same time? How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out? Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?<br /> Practice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers.<br /> Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br /> Dana</p>','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','inherit','open','open','','1493-revision-7','','','2013-04-04 19:16:53','2013-04-04 19:16:53','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1493-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(1533,1,'2013-04-04 19:17:42','2013-04-04 19:17:42','<p>Good for you! You got that job interview! But, watch it, your body can lose the job for you within the first few minutes.</p>\r\n<p>Don’t fight it. Accept it.</p>\r\n<p>You’re being watched as much as you are being heard in the interview process. Why? Because you’re not being interviewed for your skills, qualities and brain power alone. Hiring managers need to know how you will interact with the existing team, how you will appear in meetings or in front of customers, AND how you will interact with them if they hire you!</p>\r\n<p>The evaluation of your body language will start as soon as you walk into the company\'s lobby and continue until the interview is finished. If your non-verbal communication skills aren\'t up to par, it won\'t matter how well you answer the questions. I’ve been interviewing, hiring, coaching and observing thousands of candidates for more than 30 years in sales and marketing, and I’ve identified 5 winning non-verbal actions:</p>\r\n<p>1. Be happy: Hiring managers want to hire happy people. Only say positive things, even if you have had a less-than-positive experience in the past. Keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown. Smile!</p>\r\n<p>2. Be present: Sit up, give a solid handshake, and make eye contact. Leaning back in your seat with your legs crossed at the knee sends a message you are too relaxed for an interview setting.</p>\r\n<p>3. Be energetic: Lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. On the other hand, keep your feet on the floor and your lower back against the back of the chair so you don’t look like you are lunging forward. Feel free to use hand gestures. My favorite is the 1-2-3. As you are giving three short answers to a question, make the 1-2-3 with your fingers as you are talking. After the 3 points, pause and smile.</p>\r\n<p>4. Listen Attentively. When you sit down, put your portfolio on their desk to take notes, yet don’t take up too much of their space. Open up to a blank page with a pen ready. Don’t interrupt. Ever. Let them finish their full thought then pause another few seconds. Don’t jump on their last word with your message. If you don’t understand something, ask “can you re-phrase that, please?” Oh, in case it’s not clear, ALWAYS take notes.</p>\r\n<p>5. Be calm: Yeah, right. You’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs and you need to relax? Try. Breathe. Smile. Not sure what to do with your hands? Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap so you look comfortable. Keep your voice at a strong-yet-moderate level. I remember interviews where I’ve wanted to find the candidate’s “volume knob” to turn it down! </p>\r\n<p>How can you be energetic and calm at the same time? How do you make great eye contact without creeping them out? Is your handshake weak or bruising their joints?</p>\r\n<p>Practice your non-verbal skills in a mock interview with someone who will be direct with you. Interviews are your opportunity to shine and you should be well rehearsed, both what you will say and what your body language delivers.</p>\r\n<p>Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!<br /> Dana</p>','Do You Have the Body Language to Win the Job?','','inherit','open','open','','1493-revision-8','','','2013-04-04 19:17:42','2013-04-04 19:17:42','',1493,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1493-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(1534,1,'2013-04-04 19:19:20','2013-04-04 19:19:20','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\n<p>Are you aware that <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\n<p>Job applicants practicing those <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\n</li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! Prepare First and Fill Your Pipeline','','inherit','open','open','','1383-revision-7','','','2013-04-04 19:19:20','2013-04-04 19:19:20','',1383,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1383-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(1535,1,'2013-04-04 19:19:29','2013-04-04 19:19:29','<p>Fire, Aim, Ready. I have been a hiring manager for more than 30 years and I have received way more applications from unqualified candidates than I have for qualified candidates.  This happens regularly with internal candidates (within a company) as well as external candidates. </p>\r\n<p>Are you aware that <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> - Random Acts of Application – could be tracked by an automated corporate recruiting system and, as a result, you could be black-listed from applying further?</p>\r\n<p>Job applicants practicing those <em><strong>RAA</strong></em> often apply for numerous opportunities but don’t keep track of each one, fail to follow up and never learn what works and what doesn’t.</p>\r\n<p>My solution? Spend the time to do your research and identify the right job opportunities, then apply for those jobs. Let’s get the order right: Ready, Aim, Fire!</p>\r\n<p><b>Two Big Tricks:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>1. Learn How to Use Job Search Engine Functionality.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Before you get started, make a list of the job search engines that track the kind of jobs you are looking for (check out the list I’ve put together <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>). Take the time to go to each search engine’s “How To” section and learn how to do great advanced job searches. It will save you time and help you find the right jobs for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Many job-related websites offer \"personal job agents\" – automated search tools, NOT real people - that can help automate your job search. Tell these agents what type of job you\'re looking for and then the agent will send you an email whenever something opens up in your field.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The quality of these so-called agents varies widely, with some sites offering little more than per-category RSS feeds.  RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content.  Other sites charge a bit of money and may even claim to have an actual human doing the work for you.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>2. Capture the Opportunity.</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Don’t just fire off an application when you see something that interests you. Copy the opportunity into your <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/tool-downloads/\"><b>CTC Job Tracker</b></a> and keep hunting for more opportunities. Searching for opportunities and applying are two different activities, and job seekers often make mistakes when they try to multitask.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When you go to each source, identify the best jobs for you. By “best,” you need to consider three things:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Are you qualified?</span> Do you have most of the skills that the job description asks for? Remember, nobody has all of the skills, so don’t worry if you have some skill gaps. Your next job will be a great opportunity to learn something new, too.</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What do you want?</span> What day-to-day functions do you want to do going forward? How do you want to spend 8 hours a day? What kind of work do you want to avoid?</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does it meet your goals and personal criteria?</span> Geographically, can you get to and from work, or can you afford to move on your own, if needed? Rule: don’t apply for something that you would need to decline if you get an offer.  </div>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>I know you are eager to send your résumé for the next job posting you find.  But don’t. Think, Prepare, Act. Best of luck!</p>','Don’t Apply For That Job! 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Raise the quality of your applications and make the resume your back-up document, not your leading one.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</div>\n<p><object width=\"560\" height=\"315\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/eWnJg2f7hng?version=3&amp;hl=en_US\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed width=\"560\" height=\"315\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/eWnJg2f7hng?version=3&amp;hl=en_US\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" /></object></p>','Video: Resumes are the WORST Job Search Tool When Alone ','','inherit','open','open','','378-autosave','','','2013-04-04 20:29:37','2013-04-04 20:29:37','',378,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/378-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(1537,1,'2013-04-04 19:14:11','2013-04-04 19:14:11','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9 different job postings and got no results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\r\n<p>Solution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br /> • …write an effective application and cover letter.<br /> • …find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br /> • …answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”<br /> • …interview with passion and commitment.<br /> • …win a job!</p>\r\n<p>How to narrow down your Job Goal.<br /> 1. Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.<br /> o Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br />  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/<br />  http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm<br /> o Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.<br /> o Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.<br /> o Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?<br /> o If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</p>\r\n<p>2. Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.”</p>\r\n<p><em>My new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</em>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process. When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.</p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\r\n<p>Dana</p>','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-8','','','2013-04-04 19:14:11','2013-04-04 19:14:11','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(1538,1,'2013-04-05 03:09:55','2013-04-05 03:09:55','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9 different job postings and got no results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\r\n<p>Solution: Before to applying to any job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:<br /> • …write an effective application and cover letter.<br /> • …find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.<br /> • …answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”<br /> • …interview with passion and commitment.<br /> • …win a job!</p>\r\n<p>How to narrow down your Job Goal.<br /> 1. Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.<br /> o Visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:<br />  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/<br />  http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm<br /> o Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more here.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.<br /> o Print out those 10 positions or job descriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.<br /> o Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?<br /> o If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</p>\r\n<p>2. Read as many books on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, “It was a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.”</p>\r\n<p><em>My new book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</em>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process. When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n<p>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.</p>\r\n<p>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\r\n<p>Dana</p>','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-9','','','2013-04-05 03:09:55','2013-04-05 03:09:55','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(1738,1,'2013-04-17 15:46:30','2013-04-17 15:46:30','<p>True confession: As a job search and career expert, I was skeptical about all of these social media tools as recently as four years ago. I separated professional networking from social networking and felt that the social sites were a waste of time.</p>\n<p>That was flawed thinking! Now, I’m a convert and raving fan of social media for job search and career growth! Here’s why…</p>\n<p>As a job seeker, you can no longer ignore your online presence. And, there are brand new ways to use Social Media to enhance and accelerate your job search.</p>\n<p>“Social recruiting” is evolving and improving rapidly, so jump in NOW, because the only way to learn about it is to do it. Social media is just another element of your job search mix. Manage your expectations as well; social media connections are not a quick fix.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Social Media to Job Seekers:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be found. Social networking is simply preferred by recruiters and employers as a tool to uncover talent.</li>\n<li>Identify and contact hiring managers.</li>\n<li>Market and sell yourself and put yourself in front of as many people as possible.</li>\n<li>Collect great research in preparation for an application or interview.</li>\n<li>Maintaining a professional network will help you with your current career, as well as prepare you for your next job search.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Here are the three most important social media tools you need to compete in today’s new era of job search:</p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> LinkedIn offers the broadest array of resources to further your career. Whether you are looking for your first job, are considering changing careers, or want to move into a more senior position, LinkedIn can help you achieve it. Visibility, company job postings, research. If you are not here, you don’t exist for many recruiters and hiring companies.</p>\n<p><strong>Facebook:</strong> Why is Facebook so important as a job search tool? Visibility! Every business and brand that knows the power of the web is already there. Recruiters scour Facebook for candidates and regularly use friend-finding search feature.</p>\n<p><strong>Twitter:</strong> Use Twitter for company research, job leads, learning from others. Twitter gives you free information about people, organizations, and job listings. You can be an observant follower and still reap many benefits.</p>\n<p> Whether you are a social media skeptic like I was or you’re “just dabbling” in social media, here are three things you can do now to leverage these tools for your job search:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take the tutorials available on each site. Learn how to get all you can out of the functionality so you can present a quality image and participate at a higher level.</li>\n<li>Start tweeting. Tweet to me (@DanaManciagli) if it’s your first time. You can also use tools like TweetDeck or HootSuite to organize Twitter and/or Facebook so you will see only what you’re interested in.</li>\n<li>Add value to discussions. Don’t just say “I agree” or “Good job” but share your advice, challenges, or experiences on LinkedIn Discussion Groups, Facebook posts, or Tweets. And make pertinent comments on articles posted on LinkedIn or Facebook.</li>\n</ol>\n<p> If you are not looking for your next career move now, it’s likely you will be in the next couple of years; so build your network, both online and face-to-face, right now!</p>\n<p> Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</p>\n<p>Dana</p>','3 Social Media Must-Dos for Job Search and Career Growth','','inherit','open','open','','1412-autosave','','','2013-04-17 15:46:30','2013-04-17 15:46:30','',1412,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1412-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(1663,1,'2013-04-10 18:31:00','2013-04-10 18:31:00','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9different job postings and gotno results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\r\n<p><b>Solution: Beforeto applying to <i>any</i> job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</b></p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>…write an effective application and cover letter.</li>\r\n<li>…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.</li>\r\n<li>…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”</li>\r\n<li>…interview with passion and commitment.</li>\r\n<li>…win a job!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>How to narrow down your Job Goal.</b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b></b>Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.</li>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Visit the <b>US Bureau of Labor Statistics</b> for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:</span>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/ooh/\">http://www.bls.gov/ooh/</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm\">http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm</a></li>\r\n<li>Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.</li>\r\n<li>Print out those 10 positions or jobdescriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.</li>\r\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?</li>\r\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<li>Read as manybooks on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, <i><i>“It was a copy of <b>What Color Is Your Parachute?</b>by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.”</i></i>\r\n\r\n<p>My new book, <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process> When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p><i>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</i></p>\r\n<p><i>Dana</i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-18','','','2013-04-10 18:31:00','2013-04-10 18:31:00','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(1662,1,'2013-04-10 18:30:32','2013-04-10 18:30:32','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9different job postings and gotno results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\r\n<p><b>Solution: Beforeto applying to <i>any</i> job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</b></p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>…write an effective application and cover letter.</li>\r\n<li>…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.</li>\r\n<li>…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”</li>\r\n<li>…interview with passion and commitment.</li>\r\n<li>…win a job!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>How to narrow down your Job Goal.</b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b></b>Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.</li>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Visit the <b>US Bureau of Labor Statistics</b> for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:</span>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/ooh/\">http://www.bls.gov/ooh/</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm\">http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm</a></li>\r\n<li>Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.</li>\r\n<li>Print out those 10 positions or jobdescriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.</li>\r\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?</li>\r\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<li>Read as manybooks on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, <i><i>“It was a copy of <b>What Color Is Your Parachute?</b>by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.”</i></i>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>My new book, <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process> When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</i></p>\r\n<p><i>Dana</i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-17','','','2013-04-10 18:30:32','2013-04-10 18:30:32','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(1539,1,'2013-04-05 03:10:55','2013-04-05 03:10:55','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9different job postings and gotno results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\r\n<p><b>Solution: Beforeto applying to <i>any</i> job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</b></p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>…write an effective application and cover letter.</li>\r\n<li>…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.</li>\r\n<li>…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”</li>\r\n<li>…interview with passion and commitment.</li>\r\n<li>…win a job!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>How to narrow down your Job Goal.</b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>1.       </b>Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Visit the <b>US Bureau of Labor Statistics</b> for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/ooh/\">http://www.bls.gov/ooh/</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm\">http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm</a></li>\r\n<li>Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.</li>\r\n<li>Print out those 10 positions or jobdescriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.</li>\r\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?</li>\r\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>2.       </b>Read as manybooks on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, <i>“It was a copy of <b>What Color Is Your Parachute?</b>by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.” <br /> <br /> </i>My new book, <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process&gt; When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Dana</i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-10','','','2013-04-05 03:10:55','2013-04-05 03:10:55','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(1540,1,'2013-04-05 03:11:25','2013-04-05 03:11:25','<p>Pamela Gordon sent her résumé to 9different job postings and gotno results. Some of the jobs were for administrative assistant, one was as a marketing coordinator, and another was for a project manager. In a few of the applications, she attached a standard cover letter, which restated her experiences from her résumé.</p>\r\n<p>As she got more and more anxious – and desperate – Pamela resorted to RAA: Random Acts of Application.</p>\r\n<p>What’s wrong with this picture?</p>\r\n<p><b>Solution: Beforeto applying to <i>any</i> job, develop a clear – and written – job search goal.</b></p>\r\n<p>You will be amazed at how valuable this step is to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>…write an effective application and cover letter.</li>\r\n<li>…find the right jobs to apply to for greater odds of success.</li>\r\n<li>…answer the interview question, “What are you looking for?”</li>\r\n<li>…interview with passion and commitment.</li>\r\n<li>…win a job!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>How to narrow down your Job Goal.</b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>1.       </b>Research about occupations, vocations, job functions, job titles, job responsibilities, etc.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Visit the <b>US Bureau of Labor Statistics</b> for descriptions and information about hundreds of occupations:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/ooh/\">http://www.bls.gov/ooh/</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm\">http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm</a></li>\r\n<li>Go to job search websites such as Indeed.com, Monster.com, etc. (You can find more <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">here</a>.) Don’t apply to anything! Just shop. Don’t even worry about the city right now. Find 10 positions or job descriptions that you see yourself not only qualified for, but something that gets you excited. Spend hours reading the entire descriptions, including the skills they are looking for, the tasks you would be doing, and what other requirements they need.</li>\r\n<li>Print out those 10 positions or jobdescriptons. Are they all positions that help others (customer service), or that sell something, or that require a lot of analysis? Are they all in big corporations or small start-ups? Circle common keywords.</li>\r\n<li>Identify the functions, occupations, or vocations where you can see yourself spending your workday. You will be applying to join a team, even if you are working alone. Where do other people work who are doing what you want to do?</li>\r\n<li>If you are searching within your own company, find jobs on their career site and, ultimately, be able to narrow down to specific positions in specific divisions. When internal job seekers came to me for coaching within my own company and said they weren’t sure what they want to do next, I advised them to go and talk to other people about what they did. Ultimately, they should be able to identify positions and name individuals, such as, “I want a job like Mark Smith has.”</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>2.       </b>Read as manybooks on career selection as you can. Buy, beg, or borrow them! The web has a variety of resources as well. Joe, who didn’t know what he wanted to do next, told me, <i>“It was a copy of <b>What Color Is Your Parachute?</b>by Richard Bolles that saved me. I poured through it and the workbook, completing all the exercises, and it worked.” <br /> <br /> </i>My new book, <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era</i></b>, teaches my revolutionary, step-by-step job search process&gt; When you buy the book for less than $20, you also get the downloadable tools you need to launch your personal search (valued at over $49)!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Whatever it takes, you need to be able to articulate a clear, concise and specific job search goal. Not just so you are grounded, but to share with your network and hiring managers.   </i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Need some advice? Got a specific challenge? Let me give you a hand; I’m ready to help!</i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>\r\n<p><i>Dana</i></p>\r\n<p><i> </i></p>','Can You Tell Me Your Job Search Goal? 9 Out of 10 Job Seekers Can’t!','','inherit','open','open','','1403-revision-11','','','2013-04-05 03:11:25','2013-04-05 03:11:25','',1403,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1403-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(2709,1,'2013-07-30 21:24:46','2013-07-30 21:24:46','Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now. \n','Tell-the-Truth---Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden','inherit','open','open','','tell-the-truth-lying-or-embellishing-on-your-resume_iis_forbidden','','','2013-07-30 21:24:46','2013-07-30 21:24:46','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2710,1,'2013-07-30 16:29:37','2013-07-30 16:29:37','[caption id=\"attachment_2675\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2675\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-–-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Résumé-is-Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\r\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\r\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\r\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\r\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\r\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\r\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\r\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\r\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\r\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\r\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision-6','','','2013-07-30 16:29:37','2013-07-30 16:29:37','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2711,1,'2013-07-30 21:26:06','2013-07-30 21:26:06','[caption id=\"attachment_2709\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2709\" alt=\"Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden\" src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tell-the-Truth-Lying-or-Embellishing-on-Your-Resume_iis_Forbidden-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden[/caption]\r\n<p>Yes, the job market is competitive – highly competitive! On average, hiring managers receive 250 applications per open position. Unfortunately that means that candidates of all ages and backgrounds seem to feel the need to exaggerate, embellish, or even lie on their résumés.  It’s a losing proposition so if you are thinking about it, forget it! And if you have “little white lies” on your résumé or LinkedIn profile, delete them right now.</p>\r\n<p><b>Why is lying or embellishing riskier now than it has been in the past?</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It’s easier for recruiters, human resources (HR), or hiring managers to find out! Companies have access to more information about you and more databases with which to compare the data you are providing. My son, Chad, just got a job offer and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">after</span> the offer was made, the company asked for copies of his W-2 forms for the last 6 years.</li>\r\n<li>Contradictions between your LinkedIn profile and your résumé raise red flags. They WILL be noticed.</li>\r\n<li>There are so many candidates applying to each job that recruiters and companies are looking for reasons NOT to hire as much as reasons to hire.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>What bad things can happen? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can be black-listed within a company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) or candidate data-base.</li>\r\n<li>HR managers and hiring leaders compare notes within a local community. Recently, I overheard two HR managers, Cindy and Tom, talking about their challenges in finding a sales manager for their respective companies. Tom mentioned that he was considering an applicant from Cindy’s company, Ryan. “Wow, I didn’t know Ryan landed the GE account for you last year and that he had a team of 20 on his sales force.” Tom said. Cindy was shocked and replied, “He didn’t.”  You know the rest of the story.</li>\r\n<li>Your offer can be repealed. There are many stories of companies pulling back offers after they have done their due diligence, which often follows the offer stage. The slightest exaggeration or embellishment will trigger the repeal. There is zero tolerance for errors, even if it is accidental. Dates of employment, titles, everything is exposed. A recent “mistake” a job-seeker, Susan, told me about. Susan applied to a medium-sized business in Seattle. She lost the offer because she put “Microsoft” as the employer on her résumé. Susan was not an employee; she was a contractor to Microsoft. Busted!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>There ARE ways to tailor a résumé to cover gaps</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you have gaps in employment, did you volunteer? If so, put that down as if it was a job, drawing out the skills that are relevant to the job you are seeking.</li>\r\n<li>If you have been a stay-at-home parent, put that down, too. You can give yourself a title such as “Head of Household” or “CEO of the Miller Household” and be sure to highlight the amazing skills you have, too.</li>\r\n<li>Add more metrics within the jobs you have done, showing that you set targets, meet goals, and understand the importance of accountability.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Exaggeration, embellishment, or outright lying will not help your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive world.</p>\r\n<p>My father taught me \"if you cheat, you are cheating yourself.\" There are only bad things that can happen. It’s not worth it!</p>\r\n<p>What ideas have you seen or used to enhance a resume? I’d like to hear from you! Comment below.</p>','Tell the Truth – Lying or Embellishing on Your Résumé is Forbidden!','','inherit','open','open','','2674-revision-7','','','2013-07-30 21:26:06','2013-07-30 21:26:06','',2674,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2674-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(2700,1,'2013-07-30 21:16:25','2013-07-30 21:16:25','[caption id=\"attachment_2698\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"101\"]<a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-Make-Your-Résumé.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/You-Are-the-Product-Make-Your-Résumé-101x300.jpg\" alt=\"You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell\" width=\"101\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2698\" /></a> You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell[/caption]\r\n<p>You there, job candidate, put yourself in the hiring managers’ shoes. What is he or she looking for? It’s a very competitive world out there so you need to stand out to be THE BEST! Strive for an excellent presentation and show yourself as the top candidate</p>\r\n<p>Regardless of what your résumé says now, toss it and start over! Raise the quality bar, reach for excellence, and <b><i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job! </i></b></p>\r\n<p>Job candidate excellence can be defined by three major principles:</p>\r\n<p><b>1. Easy to Find: </b>Optimize the key words you use in your résumé and cover letter so that search technology can find you. What are \"keywords?” They are the words that the technology uses to find appropriate candidates, usually words that describe the skills the hiring manager is looking for. In today’s new job search era, recruiters, screeners, employers, and others are fluent in the techniques and tricks of keyword searches. You should be too!<br /><b></b></p>\r\n<p><b>2. Easy to Read: </b>Carefully format your résumé for viewing both online and in print. It must be easy to read, and good design makes it possible. Good design calls attention to key sections of your résumé, such as work experience and education. A well-designed résumé reflects positively on your skills. Sloppy or careless design may give a negative impression, even if you’re well qualified.</p>\r\n<p><strong>3</strong>. <b>Easy to Measure: </b>Quantify - give numeric proof of your brilliance! Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR managers are so tired of<b> </b>“world-class marketing person” or “exceeded targets in…” or “best in class performance.” You need to prove your results right in your résumé.</p>\r\n<p>Job candidates tell me they will wait until the interview to share them or say, “My successes cannot be quantified.” <i>Cut the Crap, Get a Job!</i> Here is an example:</p>\r\n<p><b>Before:</b> Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p>\r\n<p><b>After:</b> Managed over 2,500 accounts receivable and accounts payable, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.</p>\r\n<p>It isn’t difficult to create a highly readable and attractive résumé. The table below lists some of the most important techniques.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Technique</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p><strong>Why   It’s Important</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>White space</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Lots of white space makes text easier to read. Text   that’s too dense may discourage time-pressed readers.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Bullets</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Bulleted text allows you to break down complex   information into readable chunks and to highlight key points.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Easy-to-scan headings</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Your reader should be able to quickly locate key areas   on your résumé, such as education, without extensive searching.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Limited number of fonts</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use no more than two font styles—one for headings and   the other for body text. More than that is distracting.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Selective use of bold</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use bold carefully and consistently. For example, if   you bold the name of one company you’ve worked for, do it in all cases.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>No underlining (except links)</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Reserve underlined text for web links. If you need to   emphasize something, use bold.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">\r\n<p><strong>Consistent spacing</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"384\">\r\n<p>Use a consistent amount of space before and after   headings, between bullets, etc. This gives your résumé a uniform look.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>And please, please, stop using your own acronyms and terms; instead, speak the language of your target reader.</p>\r\n<p>I want to help you win that interview! <a href=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/resources-2-2/\">Here</a> is a list of free resources to change your game! What do you think hiring managers want to see in a resume? If you hire people, what do you look for? Comment below!</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','You Are the Product – Make Your Résumé Sell','','inherit','open','open','','2678-revision-6','','','2013-07-30 21:16:25','2013-07-30 21:16:25','',2678,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/2678-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(1546,1,'2013-04-09 05:15:27','2013-04-09 05:15:27','<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era </h3>\n  <p class=\"top_text\">is a revolutionary and fresh job search book that delivers an intensive approach to help everyone from college graduates  to senior executives find their next career moves. You’ll learn the current approach to the latest employment practices and brand new proprietary techniques for career development. </p>\n  <div class=\"img_contener fright\"><img src=\"image/book_img.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right:20px;\" /><br>\n    <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Manciagli/e/B00C8YS3DW\"><img src=\"image/amazon.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></div>\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">Additionally, you will gain access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search. </p>\n  <div class=\"clear10\"></div>\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">What’s unique and powerful about <span class=\"coloured\">“Cut the Crap, Get a Job?”</span></p>\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\n  <ul class=\"list1\">\n    <li>It’s simple—it breaks the end-to-end job search into bite-sized pieces, including solutions, tricks, and homework assignments to coach you through every step. </li>\n    <li>It’s written from the perspective of a veteran hiring manager with experience in Fortune 500 corporations as well as small companies and start-ups.</li>\n    <li>It provides all the technology-based tools you need to start a search through winning the job.</li>\n    <li>It challenges tired, old practices and teaches innovative, proprietary techniques that will show you what it takes to be the best stand-out candidate being interviewed.</li>\n  </ul>\n  <p>If you’re ready to set serious and land your next career move, don’t waste another moment-  read this book today!</p>\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\n  <div class=\"mid_border\"></div>\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>','','','inherit','open','open','','1419-revision-9','','','2013-04-09 05:15:27','2013-04-09 05:15:27','',1419,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1419-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(1547,1,'2013-04-09 05:20:38','2013-04-09 05:20:38','<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">Cut the Crap, Get a Job! 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You’ll learn the current approach to the latest employment practices and brand new proprietary techniques for career development. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"img_contener fright\"><img src=\"image/book_img.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right:20px;\" /><br>\r\n    <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Manciagli/e/B00C8YS3DW\"><img src=\"image/amazon.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">Additionally, you will gain access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear10\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">What’s unique and powerful about <span class=\"coloured\">“Cut the Crap, Get a Job?”</span></p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <ul class=\"list1\">\r\n    <li>It’s simple—it breaks the end-to-end job search into bite-sized pieces, including solutions, tricks, and homework assignments to coach you through every step. </li>\r\n    <li>It’s written from the perspective of a veteran hiring manager with experience in Fortune 500 corporations as well as small companies and start-ups.</li>\r\n    <li>It provides all the technology-based tools you need to start a search through winning the job.</li>\r\n    <li>It challenges tired, old practices and teaches innovative, proprietary techniques that will show you what it takes to be the best stand-out candidate being interviewed.</li>\r\n  </ul>\r\n  <p>If you’re ready to set serious and land your next career move, don’t waste another moment-  read this book today!</p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"mid_border\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>','','','inherit','open','open','','1419-revision-10','','','2013-04-09 05:20:38','2013-04-09 05:20:38','',1419,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1419-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(1548,1,'2013-04-09 05:22:46','2013-04-09 05:22:46','<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era </h3>\r\n  <p class=\"top_text\">is a revolutionary and fresh job search book that delivers an intensive approach to help everyone from college graduates  to senior executives find their next career moves. You’ll learn the current approach to the latest employment practices and brand new proprietary techniques for career development. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"img_contener fright\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/book_img.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right:20px;\" /><br>\r\n    <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Manciagli/e/B00C8YS3DW\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amazon.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">Additionally, you will gain access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear10\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">What’s unique and powerful about <span class=\"coloured\">“Cut the Crap, Get a Job?”</span></p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <ul class=\"list1\">\r\n    <li>It’s simple—it breaks the end-to-end job search into bite-sized pieces, including solutions, tricks, and homework assignments to coach you through every step. </li>\r\n    <li>It’s written from the perspective of a veteran hiring manager with experience in Fortune 500 corporations as well as small companies and start-ups.</li>\r\n    <li>It provides all the technology-based tools you need to start a search through winning the job.</li>\r\n    <li>It challenges tired, old practices and teaches innovative, proprietary techniques that will show you what it takes to be the best stand-out candidate being interviewed.</li>\r\n  </ul>\r\n  <p>If you’re ready to set serious and land your next career move, don’t waste another moment-  read this book today!</p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"mid_border\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>','','','inherit','open','open','','1419-revision-11','','','2013-04-09 05:22:46','2013-04-09 05:22:46','',1419,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1419-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(1549,1,'2013-04-09 05:24:37','2013-04-09 05:24:37','<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era </h3>\r\n  <p class=\"top_text\">is a revolutionary and fresh job search book that delivers an intensive approach to help everyone from college graduates  to senior executives find their next career moves. You’ll learn the current approach to the latest employment practices and brand new proprietary techniques for career development. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"img_contener fright\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/book_img.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right:20px;\" /><br>\r\n    <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Manciagli/e/B00C8YS3DW\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amazon.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">Additionally, you will gain access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear10\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">What’s unique and powerful about <span class=\"coloured\">“Cut the Crap, Get a Job?”</span></p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <ul class=\"list1\">\r\n    <li>It’s simple—it breaks the end-to-end job search into bite-sized pieces, including solutions, tricks, and homework assignments to coach you through every step. </li>\r\n    <li>It’s written from the perspective of a veteran hiring manager with experience in Fortune 500 corporations as well as small companies and start-ups.</li>\r\n    <li>It provides all the technology-based tools you need to start a search through winning the job.</li>\r\n    <li>It challenges tired, old practices and teaches innovative, proprietary techniques that will show you what it takes to be the best stand-out candidate being interviewed.</li>\r\n  </ul>\r\n  <p>If you’re ready to set serious and land your next career move, don’t waste another moment-  read this book today!</p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"mid_border\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"chapter_container fleft\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"coloured_head fleft\" style=\"margin-top:0px;\">Book Chapters:</h3>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n    <p class=\"bold_text fleft\">Table of Contents:</p>\r\n    <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n    <div class=\"chapter_section\">\r\n      <p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 1 -</span> Attitude, Commitment, and Goal-Setting</p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Chapter 1: Get Ready to Compete—In Your Head</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 2: Commit to the Odds Game </li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 3: Set a Goal before Applying for Jobs</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 4: Outline Your Job Search Plan</li>\r\n      </ul>\r\n    </div>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n    <div class=\"chapter_section fleft\">\r\n      <p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 2 -</span>Preparing to Win a Job</p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Chapter 5: Build Your Job Tracking Tool</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 6: Sources for Jobs, Online and Offline</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 7: Social Media’s Role in Job Search</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 8: Research, Research, Research</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 9: Interview Preparation—In Advance</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 10: Network for Jobs</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 11: Cold Calling Companies</li>\r\n      </ul>\r\n    </div>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n    <div class=\"chapter_section\">\r\n      <p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 3 -</span> Apply and Interview</p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Chapter 12: Phone Etiquette</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 13: Email Etiquette</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 14: Résumé Tips and Tricks </li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 15: Applying for a Position—The New Cut the Crap(CTC) Candidate Packet and CTC Job \r\n          Description Profile (JD Profile)</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 16: Cover Letter Overhaul—A New Cut the Crap Cover Letter</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 17: Winning Interviews to Win a Job</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 18: Thank You and Follow-Up</li>\r\n      </ul>\r\n    </div>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  </div>','','','inherit','open','open','','1419-revision-12','','','2013-04-09 05:24:37','2013-04-09 05:24:37','',1419,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1419-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(1550,1,'2013-04-09 05:25:24','2013-04-09 05:25:24','<h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era </h3>\r\n  <p class=\"top_text\">is a revolutionary and fresh job search book that delivers an intensive approach to help everyone from college graduates  to senior executives find their next career moves. You’ll learn the current approach to the latest employment practices and brand new proprietary techniques for career development. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"img_contener fright\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/book_img.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right:20px;\" /><br>\r\n    <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Manciagli/e/B00C8YS3DW\"><img src=\"http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/amazon.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">Additionally, you will gain access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search. </p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear10\"></div>\r\n  <p class=\"bold_text\">What’s unique and powerful about <span class=\"coloured\">“Cut the Crap, Get a Job?”</span></p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  <ul class=\"list1\">\r\n    <li>It’s simple—it breaks the end-to-end job search into bite-sized pieces, including solutions, tricks, and homework assignments to coach you through every step. </li>\r\n    <li>It’s written from the perspective of a veteran hiring manager with experience in Fortune 500 corporations as well as small companies and start-ups.</li>\r\n    <li>It provides all the technology-based tools you need to start a search through winning the job.</li>\r\n    <li>It challenges tired, old practices and teaches innovative, proprietary techniques that will show you what it takes to be the best stand-out candidate being interviewed.</li>\r\n  </ul>\r\n  <p>If you’re ready to set serious and land your next career move, don’t waste another moment-  read this book today!</p>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"mid_border\"></div>\r\n  <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"chapter_container fleft\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"coloured_head fleft\" style=\"margin-top:0px;\">Book Chapters:</h3>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n    <p class=\"bold_text fleft\">Table of Contents:</p>\r\n    <div class=\"clear20\"></div>\r\n    <div class=\"chapter_section\">\r\n      <p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 1 -</span> Attitude, Commitment, and Goal-Setting</p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Chapter 1: Get Ready to Compete—In Your Head</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 2: Commit to the Odds Game </li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 3: Set a Goal before Applying for Jobs</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 4: Outline Your Job Search Plan</li>\r\n      </ul>\r\n    </div>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n    <div class=\"chapter_section fleft\">\r\n      <p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 2 -</span>Preparing to Win a Job</p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Chapter 5: Build Your Job Tracking Tool</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 6: Sources for Jobs, Online and Offline</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 7: Social Media’s Role in Job Search</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 8: Research, Research, Research</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 9: Interview Preparation—In Advance</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 10: Network for Jobs</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 11: Cold Calling Companies</li>\r\n      </ul>\r\n    </div>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n    <div class=\"chapter_section\">\r\n      <p><span class=\"coloured\">Section 3 -</span> Apply and Interview</p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Chapter 12: Phone Etiquette</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 13: Email Etiquette</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 14: Résumé Tips and Tricks </li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 15: Applying for a Position—The New Cut the Crap(CTC) Candidate Packet and CTC Job \r\n          Description Profile (JD Profile)</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 16: Cover Letter Overhaul—A New Cut the Crap Cover Letter</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 17: Winning Interviews to Win a Job</li>\r\n        <li>Chapter 18: Thank You and Follow-Up</li>\r\n      </ul>\r\n    </div>\r\n    <div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n  </div>\r\n<div class=\"chapter_feature fright\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"coloured_head\" style=\"margin-top:0px;\">Each Chapter Delivers…</h3>\r\n    <ul class=\"chapter_deliver\">\r\n      <li class=\"sol\">Solutions</li>\r\n      <li class=\"tricks\">Tricks</li>\r\n      <li class=\"mistakes\">Mistakes</li>\r\n      <li class=\"excuse\">Excuses</li>\r\n      <li class=\"homework\">Homework</li>\r\n    </ul>\r\n  </div>','','','inherit','open','open','','1419-revision-13','','','2013-04-09 05:25:24','2013-04-09 05:25:24','',1419,'http://www.danamanciagli.com/set-your-goal/1419-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),