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Job Search Tip of the Week #133: Keep Your Sword Sharp

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Afternoon, Summer has officially begun in the Dow Household! My daughter thinks that now that she doesn’t have to wake up for school that she can stay up late and wake-up whenever she wants. Guess who got a nice … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #132: Step Toward Success

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Afternoon, This morning my daughter received recognition for perfect attendance at her school. In the end there were about 20 kids out of 360 that were recognized (clearly I am proud of her!). Before the kids sat back down … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #131:Turning Down a Job U Just Accepted…

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Happy Monday Tuesday! It always takes me a second to get acclimated after a holiday where we have Monday off. Tuesday always feels like Monday, Wednesday feels like Tuesday but some how Friday always seems like Friday! I hope you … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Hiring-Macy’s Retail Certification

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Morning, I received a message from an amazing resource, Tonya Haynes of Phoenix Business Development Group yesterday about the Macy’s Retail Certification training program. The Macy’s Retail Certification is beginning its 3rd cohort, May 20, 2013. 10A – 4P, … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #130: Never Blame Your Former Employer…

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Afternoon, Did you watch the NFL draft over the weekend? I certainly did! If you have been following our tips for any length of time, you know that I am a big Jets fan. As in every NFL Draft … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #129: Best Way To Uncover Your Accomplishments

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Afternoon, Last week a client asked me how to put together a resume of strong accomplishments if they don’t have any. Don’t have any…that’s impossible! It’s not that this job seeker didn’t have any strong accomplishments it’s that he … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #128: Temp Your Way to a F/T Opportunity

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Afternoon, I hope you had a nice weekend and are ready for a great week! I just got back from speaking to the Success Network at LAWORKS in Irwindale, CA and at the conclusion of my session I was … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #127: How Much $$$ Are You Looking For…

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Happy Monday! During an interview you can sometimes be asked questions that you don’t want to answer. One of those questions is around how much money you are looking for. Last year we did a tip on how to answer … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #126: Prepare Yourself For The Opportunity You Want

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good afternoon , How are you doing with your one less hour sleep? This is one of my favorite times of the year because I enjoy the extra bit of sunshine in the afternoon and early evenings. A little lost … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #125:Don’t Send Unsolicited Resumes

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good afternoon, Last week a client asked if she has a list of companies that she wants to work for should she send her resumes to them even if they don’t have an opening. My answer…no! Tip of the Week: … Continue reading →

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