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		<title>Events and News:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Career Strategy Group:  Aug. 19, 2010; 6-7 pm

Career Doctor&#8217;s Latest TV Interview or  Radio Interview
Career Launch Workshop SERIES: September 2010
 

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		<title>Stand Out!</title>
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What resume is easier to sell – a vague one or a specific one?
Which job candidate will stand out more – dull Joe&#8217;s accomplishments or vivid story Sue&#8217;s accomplishments? Specific work examples and vivid stories about your work can and should be an integral part of your resume and interviewing efforts.  They make you more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Social Media Work Wonders on Your Career?</title>
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The answer is, Yes!  I’ve seen social networking increase a person’s community from 100 to thousands of contacts with minimal time and effort.  Building a network of quality contacts can lead the way to professionals inside organizations you want to be involved in. People who want to pursue a new industry can use LinkedIn “groups” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Face Down Your Fear of Change</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a topic many of us are dealing with today. Whether your organization is going through change or you have to change jobs, scary feelings of uncertainty are often triggered. People in the midst of change frequently take a wait-and-see approach that stops progress. There’s no doubt fear and uncertainty are linked with change [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Skills Improve Interviews</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re wondering what you can to do improve interviews, think about how you handle your social skills and body language. Are you likable &#8212; that&#8217;s extremely important.  A firm handshake of course, but are you aware if your body language is confident?
Body language reveals so much about you –it’s actually 55% of your communication. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fastfocuscareers.com/social-skills-improve-interviews/</link>
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		<title>7 Radical Steps to Make a Change</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I’m always on the look out for novel and effective career tips. Nick Corcodilos, author of How Do I Change Careers? offers some good ideas to consider. He says, “career changers typically don&#8217;t have a network of industry friends, they don&#8217;t have a resume stuffed with industry-specific accomplishments, and they often face the dismal prospect [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fastfocuscareers.com/7-radical-steps-for-a-change/</link>
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		<title>Consider Being an Adult Intern</title>
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Ever think about how to try out a new career? Why do only students get to work in internships? I encourage professionals at any age to seek an internship. Such as a short term project with a moderate salary to help a business or organization achieve a goal they&#8217;ve been wanting to complete. Offer your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In a Recession Should I Try for a Better Career?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A common question we’ve been getting is, “Should I try for a better job during the recession?” The answer is, yes you should! There are thousands of people who are unhappy in their jobs and afraid to leave. If you are losing sleep over the decision to stick it out or plan for a new career, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fastfocuscareers.com/in-a-recession-should-i-try-for-a-better-career/</link>
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		<title>Find Meaningful Work During Economic Hard Times</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nearly everyone is feeling the economic downturn. As many people are losing their jobs often they are being forced to change careers.  For job changers, a growing trend during the recession is to look at going after your longstanding interests.
What a better time to see who you really are and find work that is meaningful. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fastfocuscareers.com/find-meaningful-work-during-economic-hard-times/</link>
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		<title>Coaches Help Move Careers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have fitness coaches and sports coaches, why not a &#8220;career&#8221; coach? So follow me here:  If research repeatedly shows 50% of employees are unhappy at work and 70% of U.S. workers are not engaged in their work, then wouldn&#8217;t it make sense to talk to someone who specializes in helping people explore career options, [...]]]></description>
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