Sensible advice for the upwardly mobile, career minded professional!
By Khalilah Starks Have you ever met a person that was so engaging that they immediately commanded your attention within the first few seconds of the initial meeting? Well, in today’s fast paced world, you only have a few seconds to engage and ignite the spark needed to initiate a lasting c
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By Khalilah Starks This week, I’ve heard some great success stories about networking that I simply must share! These stories were shared with me by professionals who have successfully used networking as a tool to uncover awesome career opportunities. I hope that you enjoy them as much as
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By Khalilah Starks Ask anyone searching for a job right now…the market is tough. And, with so much competition for the few positions posted on popular job boards such as Career Builder and Monster, it can seem like resumes are being sent to a bottomless black hole resulting in minimal respo
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By Khalilah Starks You have 30 seconds before your interviewing fate is decided by a recruiter. So, your resume must quickly grab their attention – your first impression must be your best impression. A well written resume is crucial in landing a job in today’s increasingly competitive jo
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By Khalilah Starks Since the inception of my blog, I’ve done a couple of posts about useful strategies to employ when writing an effective resume. Today, I'm going to take it a step further by showing an example of a well written resume that has received lots of attention from recruiters.
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By Khalilah Starks A savvy job seeker knows that every employer has specific needs and that the employer must be convinced that he/she can fulfill those needs in order to successfully land a job. But, in order to fulfill them, you’ve got to do your homework to determine the employer's n
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