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Michael Lebeau
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WORKPLACE ISSUES
"Career planning and job seeking skills have now
become essential survival skills in our economy."
-J.
MICHAEL FARR
"What the world needs is more people who
know what they really want to do, and who do it at their place of work
as their chosen work. The world needs more people who feel true
enthusiasm for their work -- People who have taken the time to think
out what they uniquely can do, and what they uniquely have to offer the
world."
-RICHARD BOLLES / What Color Is Your Parachute?
"We were meant to work in ways
that suit us, drawing on our natural talents and abilities as a way to
express ourselves and contribute to others. This work is a key to our
true happiness and self-expression."
-MARSHA SINETAR / Do What You Love, The Money
Will Follow
"To
the extent that your work takes into account the needs of the world, it
will be meaningful; to the extent that through it you express your
unique talents, it will be joyful."
-LAURENCE BOLDT / How To
Find The Work You Love
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CAREER PLANNING
It is critical to your career success that you have a strong sense of
focus and a clear sense of direction based on a well defined career
goal. Effective career planning empowers you to make sound decisions
about your future and ensures you are successful in your professional
pursuits.
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CAREER EXPLORATION
Once you have established
your career goal, it is imperative that you begin exploring your options
by gathering valuable career information and conducting extensive job
market research.
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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Implementing and utilizing
the most effective job search strategies ensures you have more control
in managing the process and more choice in selecting your options.
Candidates who utilize a more progressive, more self-initiated approach
to conducting their search experience greater success in today's very
competitive job market.
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INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Candidates who devote
adequate time and effort to their interview preparation are more
confident and therefore more successful. Candidates who pay attention to
the details of their presentation and who are aware of the psychological
and subjective factors of the interview process typically get more job
offers.
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RESUME WRITING
A well produced resume
introduces the candidate to the prospective employer. It grabs
attention, it sparks interest, and promotes the positive attributes of
the candidate. Your resume is a marketing tool that effectively serves
as your personal advertisement in the job market.
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WORKPLACE ISSUES
Career development is an
ongoing concern for any professional in today's workplace. Among the
critical issues that face the typical worker include... workplace
competencies, job keeping strategies, career growth and development, job
advancement, job performance, work ethic, labor market trends, layoffs,
job loss, unemployment, stress, job burn-out, diversity, and life
planning.
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