Tag Archives: Application

Personal Brand

In a recent workshop, college students were learning about the concept of one’s “Personal Brand”.  This is not to mean they should view themselves as a product like TIDE or a service such as the one provided by UPS. Rather … Continue reading

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Early or Late – Where to Invest Your Time?

I met with a client the other day to discuss his employment prospects .  At the meeting I discovered he is applying to everything that is posted on his campus job board.  He applies by firing off a cover letter … Continue reading

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Job Search Vortex – Beware

I was reading an interesting article today, Before You Apply: Answer 4 Important Questions.  In the article, Susan Joyce proposes answering the following four questions before taking the time to apply for a job: Do I want the job? Am I … Continue reading

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Prayer for Patience

When conducting a job search, one often wants the process to move much faster than the employer is able to proceed.  While there is little one can do to change the tide or the hiring timeline of an employer, one … Continue reading

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Career Fair Prep – Post Fair Tips

With Notre Dame ready to host it annual Winter Career and Internship Fair on January 29th, I thought it an opportune time to share advice with attendees on how to make the event a success.  In Wednesday’s post, I focused on … Continue reading

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Career Fair Prep

Next week on January 29th, Notre Dame will host its annual Winter Career and Internship Fair in the Joyce Center.  To help those who will be attending this festive evening, or any other upcoming career fair, I thought it would … Continue reading

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