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		<title>THIS BLOG IS NOW CLOSED</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to writing schedules and other responsibilies, P.D. Yoko has closed this blog. However, you will find useful information here about how to navigate your career.
Thank you for taking the time to visit us.
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		<title>Etiquette Still Matters:  Writing a Thank You Letter</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
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To this day, etiquette matters.  This statement is especially true after a job interview. 
A simple thank you letter is one of the overlooked marketing tools in landing that job you desire.  Remember, you are a commodity.  You are selling yourself, your skills, and your experience.  Never walk away from an interview and fail to send [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=careervitae.wordpress.com&blog=4133288&post=100&subd=careervitae&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>You&#8217;ve Got the POWER!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Power verbs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When writing a resume, POWER VERBS are essential in getting the reader&#8217;s attention and immediate grasp of your abilities.  Remember the SSAG technique!  Every second counts.  Use your words wisely.  Keep the resume concise, while building interest.  Here are some effective power verbs to use at the beginning of your list of accomplishments.
 




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		<title>Does Your Resume Pass the SSAG Test?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a hiring manager receives your resume, he places it in the file with literally hundreds of other individuals, just like yourself, who believe they are equally qualified for posted job.  And you thought you were the only one?  So how do you position yourself to get him or her to consider you among the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=careervitae.wordpress.com&blog=4133288&post=16&subd=careervitae&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>FINDING YOUR CHEESE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Change]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a powerful little book, and if you haven&#8217;t read it, you should.
 
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, M.D. gives you a whole new perspective on why so many of us fail to embrace change as an opportunity.
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		<title>BECOME AN ATHLETE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here you are with 10 years of experience.  With each new job, you have endeavored to further your career.  You have developed skills and experience that position you strategically for the next position based upon your accomplishments.  So when you write your resume, why do choose to only focus on your responsibilities and duties?
Resumes are [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=careervitae.wordpress.com&blog=4133288&post=72&subd=careervitae&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;HOT&#8221; JOB SEARCH SITES</title>
		<link>http://careervitae.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/hot-job-search-sites/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you can find the right &#8220;hot site&#8221; with the best job postings, you are one step closing to finding the best job suited for your talents and experience.   However, with so many job search sites on the Internet, how do you know which one is the best for you?
The Internet serves as the primary [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=careervitae.wordpress.com&blog=4133288&post=51&subd=careervitae&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>CHOOSE YOUR WORDS CAREFULLY</title>
		<link>http://careervitae.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/choose-your-words-carefully/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
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We’ve all used them from time to time. They are called ‘malaprops.’ These are words that are unintentionally misused by confusing two different words with similar sounds.
The legendary comedian, Norm Cosby, was famous for his use of malaprops. He would always speak from this ‘diagram’ and drink ‘decapitated coffee.’ Even Gilda Radner’s character on Saturday [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=careervitae.wordpress.com&blog=4133288&post=17&subd=careervitae&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>BEHAVIORAL-BASED INTERVIEWS&#8230;.. What&#8217;s that?</title>
		<link>http://careervitae.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/behavioral-based-interviews-whats-that/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[behavioral-based interviews]]></category>
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You received the call. The interview date is set. Now what? You prepare!
The old traditional interview has now taken on a whole new perspective. Once used exclusively by large corporations like IBM and General Motors, behavioral-based interviews are fast becoming the mainstay in many smaller companies as well. This interview process quite simply allows the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=careervitae.wordpress.com&blog=4133288&post=4&subd=careervitae&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW STRATEGIES</title>
		<link>http://careervitae.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/successful-interview-strategies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>P.D. Yoko</dc:creator>
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It is true that a well-written resume opens the door for you in getting an interview. However, looking good on paper is only part of the job search equation. Once you cross that threshold of opportunity and receive the invitation for an interview, your ability to get the job relies strongly on how well you [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=careervitae.wordpress.com&blog=4133288&post=3&subd=careervitae&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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