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Conquer Procrastination & Make the Job Change You Desire
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Conquer Procrastination & Make the Job Change You Desire

Conquer Procrastination & Make the Job Change You Desire

Are you procrastinating about making a job change that you know you should make…and yet, you keep putting it off? While there are many reasons for avoiding things, if you find yourself avoiding making a job change, the likely

By Michelle Dumas|2021-10-25T21:56:38+00:00December 5th, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice|

Master the Art of Career Storytelling & Command a Powerful Edge in Your Job Search
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Master the Art of Career Storytelling & Command a Powerful Edge in Your Job Search

Master the Art of Career Storytelling & Command a Powerful Edge in Your Job Search

Career storytelling can be essential to the success of your job search. Once upon a time… No! Not that kind of storytelling. In the context of a job search, the stories of professional success that you share—in your resume,

By Michelle Dumas|2021-11-10T21:46:16+00:00November 28th, 2021|Job Search Advice, Job Search Interviewing, Job Search Networking, Personal Marketing|

Is It Time to Step Outside Your Career Comfort Zone?
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Is It Time to Step Outside Your Career Comfort Zone?

Is It Time to Step Outside Your Career Comfort Zone?

One of the hardest things to do in life is to leave your comfort zone. But, if you want to live the life you dream about, it is inevitable that you will eventually be forced to step into the

By Michelle Dumas|2021-11-10T21:45:57+00:00November 21st, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Personal Marketing|

How To Achieve Your Job Change Goals By Managing Your Career Like A Business
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How To Achieve Your Job Change Goals By Managing Your Career Like A Business

How To Achieve Your Job Change Goals By Managing Your Career Like A Business

You’ve done the work. Over the past 12 months you have searched your soul, done your research, and carefully planned out the job change you’ve been dreaming about. This job change will have a profound impact on your life.

By Michelle Dumas|2021-10-25T21:46:39+00:00November 2nd, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Personal Marketing|

5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Job Search Success
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5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Job Search Success

5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Job Search Success

When you’re working hard to find a new job, it makes sense that you'd want to give it your all. But sometimes, without meaning to, you can inadvertently sabotage your own success. Here are 5 pitfalls to watch out

By Michelle Dumas|2021-12-02T14:50:51+00:00September 14th, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice|

Connecting with Venture Capital & Private Equity Investors
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Connecting with Venture Capital & Private Equity Investors

Connecting with Venture Capital & Private Equity Investors

If you are an executive in the job market, you are probably aware of how important it can be to tap into your network to learn about and pursue unadvertised executive opportunities. Survey after survey finds the same: between

By Michelle Dumas|2021-09-07T17:24:26+00:00September 6th, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Personal Marketing|

Is a Recruiter Distribution of My Resume Right for My Job Search?
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Is a Recruiter Distribution of My Resume Right for My Job Search?

Is a Recruiter Distribution of My Resume Right for My Job Search?

This is a common question at Distinctive Career Services. But even though introducing yourself and networking with recruiters is a good investment for almost every job hunter, providing reassurance that a recruiter distribution will reap immediate results is far

By Michelle Dumas|2021-09-09T16:46:57+00:00August 10th, 2021|Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Marketing|

How To Communicate More Confidently in Job Interviews
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How To Communicate More Confidently in Job Interviews

How To Communicate More Confidently in Job Interviews

Did you know that your voice and how you speak says a lot about your self-confidence? Becoming confident in the way you communicate can help you to reach your career and job search goals while boosting your self-esteem. Communicating

By Michelle Dumas|2021-07-28T20:29:26+00:00August 5th, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Interviewing, Personal Marketing|

12 Essential Tips for Executive Board Candidates
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12 Essential Tips for Executive Board Candidates

12 Essential Tips for Executive Board Candidates

The most desirable and lucrative board of director positions are relatively rare and highly competitive. If you are an executive board candidate hoping to land a board position, here are some tips to improve your competitive edge and position

By Michelle Dumas|2021-11-11T18:10:16+00:00August 2nd, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice|

What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know About Body Language
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What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know About Body Language

What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know About Body Language

Body language and facial expressions are essential sources of communication. If you are a job seeker, you are probably thinking “What?! It is bad enough that I need to worry about creating a resume, worry about building my network,