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In’s & Out’s of Interviewing – Arleen Bradley – Part 1 of 5 (video)

February 1st, 2012

 

First in 5-part series featuring Certified Career Coach Arleen Bradley presenting “The In’s and Out’s of Interviewing”

Arleen Bradley is a certified career coach who has an enthusiasm for individuals and their professional transformations. You can feel confident knowing that you will work with a knowledgeable, skilled, and practiced coach.

As the founder/coordinator of two job search networking groups, I have worked with well over 275 job searchers. Currently about 250 are employed because of the resources provided at these groups. I started the first group while I was unemployed. I felt the same anger, stress, frustration, and anxiety many people feel when they experience a job loss. I searched for the support that people in my situation could give. Also, I knew I needed the networking and information that is found in such groups.

While researching the topics of discussion and looking for speakers, I discovered my passion. I soon realized that coaching others to the career of their dreams was something that I was adept at. People would seek me out for further information and support. 

In order to be able to provide state of the art coaching, I obtained two certifications through the Career Coach Academies. I currently hold certifications as a Job Search Strategist and as a Career Management Coach. 

As a holistic coach, I am just as concerned about the job searcher as the job search. I have found that job searchers are experiencing the same stages of grief exhibited by people who have lost a loved one. I searched for a program that would provide job searchers with the tools they need to rid themselves of the baggage they carried from their previous job. It also had to bring them hope and confidence about their job search.

I am happy to say that I have found all that and more with Dr. Lynn Joseph’s Job-Loss Recovery Program®. I found Dr. Joseph’s program to be so successful, that I became a Certified Job Loss Recovery Program® Coach from Dr. Joseph.

In addition to my three certifications, I am happy and proud to say that I am a Careerealism.com Approved Career Expert.

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Job Search Tips: There is no excuse for not selling yourself. Two areas in which you must succeed

January 19th, 2012

By Bob McIntosh, Certified Professional Resume Writer

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I can’t sell myself. I just can’t brag.” This coming from jobseekers in my workshops, I understand their consternation yet can’t feign empathy. This would be a disservice to them, to all jobseekers.

There are two undeniable truths. First, if you don’t sell yourself, no one will. It’s like waiting for Prince Charming to arrive or waiting for a job to jump in your lap, none of which are going to happen.

Second, no one is asking you to brag, not even the employer. He’s asking you to promote your accomplishments and relate your skills to the job at hand. No one likes a braggart.

So how do you sell yourself? Selling yourself is going to involve developing a campaign that requires you to use your verbal and written communication skills. » Read more: Job Search Tips: There is no excuse for not selling yourself. Two areas in which you must succeed

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Interviews: Laid-Off? Explain it Well in Your Next Interview

January 9th, 2012

By Andy Anderson

Many people struggle with employment interviews thanks to nerves and a general ignorance of what their potential employer is looking for. When the question concerns a recent layoff, the interview can become even more harrowing. There are ways to handle explaining a layoff properly that will not put you in a bad light; even an MBA doesn’t guarantee you a long-standing position in a company. Follow these tips to handle the inevitable questioning of your layoff.

Develop Your Answer

Make no doubt about it: you will be asked about your layoff. Prepare yourself for the question by practicing the manner in which you will handle it ahead of time. Knowing what you will say and how you will say it will help stave off any embarrassment associated with the question. » Read more: Interviews: Laid-Off? Explain it Well in Your Next Interview

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