Are you a passive job seeker? You might be, but don’t realize it!


Are you a passive job seeker? Proactive job search strategies are far more effective than passive ones. However, spending a lot of time on your job search doesn’t necessarily mean you are using proactive strategies. If you find yourself constantly having to wait for the employer to make the next move, you’re likely using passive job search strategies. Let’s have a closer look at some strategies that may appear, on the surface, to be proactive, but are in fact passive.

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Resume Phrases – Marketing

It can sometimes be challenging to come up with ways to describe your accomplishments, especially those from academic settings. Here are a handful of resume phrases that Marketing majors may find useful:
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Quick Tips: The Write Stuff

(I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)

  • If you need to write a term paper, look for ways to write on a topic related to your field or industry, even in unrelated classes.
  • Try to identify, early in college, the type of writing expected in your field. Get samples of this type of writing.
  • I like this idea – one writing professor I know has students interview professionals in their fields of interest to find out what type of writing is required – it can vary greatly from field to field and from industry to industry.
  • While a student, keep a file of writing samples from courses.



Around the Web in 7 Days: 2-27-09

In this weekly segment, I post 7 career articles that caught my eye over the past week – articles I think are worth your attention.

Career Interrupted? A Note to Gen Y on Surviving the Job Market
Marla Gottschalk offer practical advice to new professionals and job seekers for navigating a difficult job market.

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