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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 #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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Job Search Tip of the Week #124: Make Sure Your Resume Isn’t Filled With “So What” Bullets!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend; I certainly did! My 7 year old daughter presented a report on my native Guyana during the 2nd Annual Carter G. Woodson Black History Month Symposium, held by the men of Omega … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Hiring 2/11/13

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Afternoon, I hope you had a great weekend! This Week’s Tip of the Week is actually a Look Who’s Hiring. Click on the link below: Look Who’s Hiring Feel free to email this link to everyone in your network … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #123: Use Social Media to Benefit Your Job Search

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Morning I am guessing you watched the Super Bowl yesterday…what an amazing game! Congrats to the people of Baltimore-what an amazing season! As a Jets fan I am back to my old standby, “can’t wait until next year” #movingon. … Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip of the Week #122: Fired…What Should I Say?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Kwame Dow

Good Morning I hope that your week is off to a great start! Last week I was asked by one of my clients how to handle explaining to a potential employer that you were fired… Tip of the Week: Fired…What … Continue reading →

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