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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|

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,

By Michelle Dumas|2021-08-06T21:00:36+00:00July 26th, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Interviewing, Job Search Networking, Personal Marketing|

Do’s and Don’ts for Using Facebook When Job Searching
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Do’s and Don’ts for Using Facebook When Job Searching

Do’s and Don’ts for Using Facebook When Job Searching

Facebook has always been a great place to connect with friends and loved ones. Now, thanks to its job board feature, using Facebook when job searching is a reality and it could get you your next job. Considering most

By Michelle Dumas|2021-08-17T11:48:38+00:00March 1st, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Personal Marketing|

5 Expert Tips for Professional Networking on LinkedIn
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5 Expert Tips for Professional Networking on LinkedIn

5 Expert Tips for Professional Networking on LinkedIn

Professional networking online has its unique set of challenges. Generally, it's relatively harder to build personal connections when you don’t have the advantage of face to face meetings. However, LinkedIn offers some golden opportunities to help you create a

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-30T17:43:03+00:00February 4th, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Marketing|

10 Online Networking Tips to Help Your Virtual Self Get the Job You Want
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10 Online Networking Tips to Help Your Virtual Self Get the Job You Want

10 Online Networking Tips to Help Your Virtual Self Get the Job You Want

There’s a saying that goes, “It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you and what you can do.” And in today’s world, online networking through social media channels provides an invaluable way for you to gain that type

By Michelle Dumas|2021-09-09T16:24:36+00:00February 3rd, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Marketing|

How-to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Multimedia Career Portfolio
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How-to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Multimedia Career Portfolio

How-to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Multimedia Career Portfolio

Once upon a time, conducting a job search was relatively straightforward: You'd ask friends and acquaintances if they knew of any openings, peruse the classified ads section of the local newspaper, and send resumes along with a good cover letter.

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-30T19:13:35+00:00February 2nd, 2021|Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

12 Ways To Make Yourself More Visible To Recruiters On LinkedIn
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12 Ways To Make Yourself More Visible To Recruiters On LinkedIn

12 Ways To Make Yourself More Visible To Recruiters On LinkedIn

Once upon a time, you could reasonably expect to find decent job opportunities by searching through the classified ads of your city's daily newspaper (yes, people did that). Today, not so much. Competition for jobs is fierce and access to

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-30T19:23:52+00:00January 27th, 2021|Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching|

Land a New Job in 2021 – A Checklist of Job Hunting Tips for the New Year
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Land a New Job in 2021 – A Checklist of Job Hunting Tips for the New Year

Land a New Job in 2021 – A Checklist of Job Hunting Tips for the New Year

As we begin 2021, the employment market couldn't look any different than it did a year ago. Few could have predicted a global pandemic and the impact that it has had on the employment market. We began 2020 with

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-27T01:57:36+00:00January 1st, 2021|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Interviewing, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Marketing|

7 Job Search Confidence Hacks You Can Implement Today
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7 Job Search Confidence Hacks You Can Implement Today

7 Job Search Confidence Hacks You Can Implement Today

Building your courage and increasing your self-confidence is an important topic and something everyone can benefit from, not just job seekers. But, there is no doubt that searching for a new job requires a high level of confidence, resilience,

By Michelle Dumas|2021-07-26T13:34:02+00:00December 14th, 2020|Job Search Advice, Job Search Interviewing, Job Search Networking, Personal Marketing|