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Apr 14, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Nailing the Interview

Nailing the Interview

In another great article by Sarah Needleman, in today’s WSJ, she offers some very solid advice for those lucky enough to land an interview. Getting an interview right is more difficult than you might think. One of my top tips to job seekers is a page right out of media

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Mar 13, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

It has been said that success covers a multitude of sins. Like a delicious frosting covering the cracks, bumps, and imperfections of a newly baked cake, success smoothes over one’s flaws. When companies are successful, they are often overstaffed which can shield the need for performance management. The underperformers are

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Feb 08, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on You can't overcome job hopping

You can't overcome job hopping

When your resume suggests a series of jobs that didn't last long, there's no overcoming that at the executive level.

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Jan 27, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Don't be Tone Deaf

Don't be Tone Deaf

If you haven’t been in the job market for some time, you’ll be well advised to get current on the trends in compensation.... Ask if you are being reasonable.

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Jan 20, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Obama's Lead: Adding Value on your First Day

Obama's Lead: Adding Value on your First Day

For months now, I’ve been saying that with so few jobs open, so much scrutiny on those positions, and the financial pressure everyone is in, hiring executives can’t afford to bring in general athletes, they need to bring in very experienced talent for senior roles.  After finding the restroom, learning

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Jan 16, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on TTM

TTM

Too many candidates are hyped up in the conversation, are not self aware as Needleman points out, and ramble on.

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Jan 13, 2009 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Working Remotely

Working Remotely

I was recently asked for some tips and thoughts on getting a job working remotely in this economy. My personal view on working remotely is that indeed companies are very narrow minded.  In 2000, when you couldn’t find anyone to hire, companies went to great lengths to bend over backwards. 

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Dec 21, 2008 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Do Outplacement Services Help?

Do Outplacement Services Help?

Many employees grow up expecting tuition reimbursement, company sponsored training and, in this case, a paid programs to help you find another job. Be sure outplacement is just one piece of your job search investment.

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Dec 10, 2008 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Personal Branding Webinar, back by popular demand

Personal Branding Webinar, back by popular demand

We’ll be repeating the Developing Your Personal Brand–the first step to a successful job search on January 27th at 10am Pacific. Here’s what some of our participants had to say: “Very well done and very timely! Great content and excellent flow. Nice and simple, easy to follow, and actionable.” “The

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Dec 09, 2008 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on What does your age say about your personal brand?

What does your age say about your personal brand?

We’re not talking about age discrimination per se but will discuss what your style, your look, your approach says about you in a culture that not only values youth but also is adopting work habits and technology at an ever increasing pace.

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