Category: Job Seekers

National University: Manpower’s Phil Blair Shares Job Search Tips

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By Richard Lloreda, Staff Writer National University Herald February 26, 2016 The view from the Manpower offices main floor is spectacular. On the right planes fly in from distant shores. A World War II aircraft carrier, the USS Midway, rests majestically on the left. Dividing this impressive panorama is a bay of tranquil waters, all of […]

Your Elevator Speech: Don’t Leave Home Without It

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You don’t activate a network simply by calling the first name on your contact list on Monday morning. First you have to develop a plan. Or more precisely, a good, solid idea of what kind of job you’re looking for and how you hope your network contacts can help. How can other people, no matter […]

Networking 101

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Here’s a word we all use a lot in the business world: Networking. Admittedly, it’s a trendy verb that’s overused. The relevant definition of “network” is “a group of interconnected or cooperating individuals.” The best way to find a job in this economy, or any other, is by networking. My goal is to give you […]

Job Hunting Tips: Mental Attitude Matters

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Another key area to focus on when preparing for a job hunt is your mental attitude. As I’ve said before, “Don’t dwell on the negative.” Aimless doubt and self-questioning never helps. Worrying rarely does anything constructive. Likewise with placing blame. Negativity just eats up your energy and it won’t get you any closer to your […]

How to Make Job Fairs Work for You

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Job fairs are obvious opportunities for networking, but they require thought and preparation. The fairs, which bring together many companies and potential employers under one roof, at one time, are valuable one-stop career shops. Job fairs occur all the time, but you may have to go looking for them. Search the internet, newspapers, college career […]