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"Pimp Your Resume": 5 Cool Resume Tips by Heather Eagar |
| Published: 6/28/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 23 | |
| Summary: You've probably heard of the show "Pimp My Ride," where a lucky person has a chance to turn an otherwise crappy vehicle into the beautiful car of their dreams. Well, as beautiful as a 1978 Ford Pinto can get, that is. | |
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Pack Mentality by Robert Wilson |
| Published: 6/28/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 23 | |
| Summary: It’s all about status and exclusivity. And human beings are just as motivated by it as a pack animal. When Abraham Maslow created his Theory of Human Motivation in 1943, he identified five levels of motivation or five needs that humans strive to satisfy. Those needs are, in order: Survival, Safety, Social, Esteem, and Fulfilment. | |
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How Effective Are LinkedIn Profiles on a Resume? by Cliff Flamer |
| Published: 6/14/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 22 | |
| Summary: Assuming your LinkedIn profile is completely error free, always professional, and in line with your current job pursuits, then I suggest including it on the resume. It shows you're a proactive job-seeker, you're technically adept, that you know people, and (if you've taken the initiative to get some recommendations) that at least some people like you. | |
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Is "Behavioral Interviewing" a New Job Interviewing Technique? by Carole Martin |
| Published: 6/14/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 22 | |
| Summary: Employers began using this interviewing technique to determine whether you were a good fit for the job. The technique is of growing interest to companies who would like to choose the "right" candidate, especially in today's market with so many candidates for them to choose from. | |
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Avoid Potential Job Interview Disasters by Nathan Newberger |
| Published: 6/7/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 21 | |
| Summary: There are definitely things that you can do to avoid minor mishaps which could ultimately blow an interview. Become familiar with these 7 potential interview disasters so you can prevent them from obstructing your path to that ideal job. | |
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Differentiate Yourself and Land a Job Fast Even in a Recession by Michelle Dumas |
| Published: 6/7/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 21 | |
| Summary: When unemployment is high and you find yourself in a competitive job market, it is easy to get discouraged. It is a fact that there are more and more people competing for fewer and fewer jobs. And, there is no doubt about it! In a time when it seems like no one is hiring and you hear about new lay offs on a daily basis, it can be challenging to even get motivated to start a job search, never mind successfully land a new job. | |
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Be a Copy Cat by Robert Wilson |
| Published: 5/31/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 20 | |
| Summary: Last month I wrote about Self-Efficacy which is our belief in our ability to achieve what we set out to accomplish. I wrote about how it is the biggest part of achievement, and that we acquire a sense of self-efficacy in four ways: personal experience, observation of others, a positive mental attitude, and from the encouragement of others. This month I’d like to expand on how observing other people achieve motivates us to accomplish more. | |
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Cover Letter Tip #3 - Cover Letters Are Morphed Business Letters by Teena Rose |
| Published: 5/31/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 20 | |
| Summary: In these days of e-mail and instant communication, the art of letter writing has increasingly been lost. There was a time, very long ago, that school children were actually instructed not only in the art of writing letters, but in the various reasons of doing so, and how letters for various purposes differed from one another. | |
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Cover Letter Tip #2 - Ensure Your Cover Letters Hit the Target by Teena Rose |
| Published: 5/17/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 19 | |
| Summary: When writing, remember that you are dealing with a human being, as well as, an organization or institution that already has a very specific idea as to what its needs are. It is your mission to zero in on that need, and addressing it. | |
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Human Resources Personnel Tells All About Resume Wishes by Cliff Flamer |
| Published: 5/17/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 19 | |
| Summary: Sept. 2008 at the National Resume Writers Association convention, I had the privilege of listening in on an HR panel who took the time to share what they wanted to see (and did not want to see) on a job candidate’s resume. Here’s what they had to say: | |
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Cover Letter Tip #1 - Interviews Generated by Cover Letters That Sell by Teena Rose |
| Published: 5/10/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 18 | |
| Summary: So, you're applying for a job. You seek written representation for your resume (well, you); and yes, that all dreaded cover letter is a requirement. Letters can be used with varying purposes in mind; introduction, explanation, instruction, and solicitation. As you see, even cover letters for hiring purposes can be used for a wide range of purposes, but they all boil down to one element: selling. Nearly everything in life is based on sales in one way or another - whether you're selling a product, a service, a creative property ... and yes, yourself. | |
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Put Your Career on the Fast Track by Nimish Thakkar |
| Published: 5/10/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 18 | |
| Summary: Achieving impressive, but consistent, career growth is every professional's dream. Yet, many believe that aiming for professional success is a difficult undertaking that often requires complex Machiavellian strategies or political tact. Not true. The best recipe for long term success is plain old PHP (planning, hard work, and persistence). | |
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4 Resume Dos by Heather Eagar |
| Published: 5/3/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 17 | |
| Summary: The process of creating a resume can definitely be a daunting one. There are so many aspects to consider throughout the creation process, including spelling, grammar, and of course, making sure to incorporate the right jobs, duties fulfilled, and anything else that ensures the hiring manager understands your worth. | |
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Setting Professional and Personal Goals by Staff Editor at Beyond.com |
| Published: 5/3/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 17 | |
| Summary: Creating a balance between work and home is a tall order. Late nights on the job don't mix with your child's soccer season. Extra work over the holidays doesn't bode well for family traditions. It's a tough, but popular, ambition to have--reaching equilibrium between your professional and personal identities. And it can be done with some planning and forward thinking. | |
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How to Get Yourself Noticed in Your Job Search by Claudia Loens |
| Published: 4/26/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 16 | |
| Summary: Have you been having trouble getting your resume noticed amongst the hundreds being submitted by the competition? Do you submit your resume online and never hear anything again? You're not alone. Recruiters are quite overwhelmed these days thanks to the high unemployment rate and the deluge of quality candidates to their job postings. | |
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Tips for Getting Past the First Interview by Heather Eagar |
| Published: 4/26/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 16 | |
| Summary: Searching for a job in a tough economy can be extremely challenging. This is especially true if it seems impossible to get past the first interview. Unfortunately, some people seem to have this sort of luck. So what can be done about it? Is there a secret to getting the employer of your choice to call you back for a second interview - and perhaps hire you for the position? There are a few tips that you can utilize to get you on the right track. | |
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The Main Ingredient by Robert Wilson |
| Published: 4/19/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 15 | |
| Summary: In 1907, during a major league baseball game, second base was stolen 13 times by the winning team. The catcher for the losing team, Branch Rickey, was unable to pick off even a single runner. That record stands to this day. It also spelled the end of Rickey’s career as a baseball player after just two short seasons. With nothing else to do, he went to college and law school. | |
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Top 7 Reasons Resumes Fail to Get the Interview by Shirley Ray |
| Published: 4/19/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 15 | |
| Summary: The number of job seekers sending out resumes is growing exponentially with each passing day. It's unfortunate that the vast majority of these job seekers will end up sitting at home wondering why the phone doesn't ring with a call for an interview. Some will simply not be qualified, but just as many will have submitted a resume that let them down. Don't be part of that majority. Stand out in the crowd by avoiding these fatal resume flaws. | |
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Is A Cover Letter Really Necessary? by Cliff Flamer |
| Published: 4/5/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 14 | |
| Summary: Truth be told, some hiring managers will never read your cover letter. | |
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Networking Can Jump-Start Your Career by Heather Eagar |
| Published: 4/5/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 14 | |
| Summary: There are a number of ways that you can acquire the job you want. You can go the traditional route of finding an ad and applying for the job, or going through the temp agency where you can get your feet wet in certain fields. But another great way to get a job is through networking. | |
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