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Using Your E-Mail Address and Subject Line as Marketing Tools

Using Your E-Mail Address and Subject Line as Marketing Tools

Martin Yate CPC
NY Times bestselling author
Knock em Dead The Ultimate Job Search Guide 2012
Copyright 2012 all rights reserved
 

The majority of job search communications are e-mail based, so your e-mail address and subject line are the first things any recruiter or potential employer sees, and they offer a perfect opportunity for immediately highlighting your credentials. In addition, they can become powerful marketing tools that your competitors will overlook.

The Five Toughest Job Interview Questions

The Five Toughest Job Interview Questions

Martin Yate CPC
NY Times bestselling author
Knock em Dead The Ultimate Job Search Guide 2012
Copyright 2012 all rights reserved
 

 Why have you been out of work for so long?  Your job exists to help your employer achieve and maintain profitability. How do your efforts support these goals?  What is your greatest strength?  What is your greatest weakness?  Aren’t you over qualified for this job?

Five Steps To Kick-start Your First Job Search

Five Steps To Kick-start Your First Job Search

Martin Yate CPC
NY Times bestselling author
Knock em Dead The Ultimate Job Search Guide 2012
Copyright 2012 all rights reserved
 

Graduation means it’s time to take control of your life and guide your professional destiny. This first job search will be the toughest of your life, because you are in competition with your entire generation. But learn professional career strategies now and your investment will pay dividends throughout your work life.

How Do I Keep My Job Search Confidential?

How Do I Keep My Job Search Confidential?

Martin Yate CPC
NY Times bestselling author
Knock em Dead The Ultimate Job Search Guide 2012
Copyright 2012 all rights reserved

"I am currently considering what may be better offers from competitors of my current employer. I like my job and am only testing the waters at this point, so I do not want to jeopardize my position. How do I ensure that my current boss will not be contacted until I am certain I have a bona-fide offer I want to accept?"

How to Leverage Family Networks

How to Leverage Family Networks

Martin Yate CPC
NY Times bestselling author
Knock em Dead The Ultimate Job Search Guide 2012
Copyright 2012 all rights reserved

There is good news and bad news about getting your family to help with your job search. The good news is that the people who know you best really want to help. The bad news is that many lovingly recall the sweet ten-year-old you once were, not the competent professional you are today. In other words, you have been categorized, stereotyped, and pigeonholed as a snot-nosed brat.

The Young Professional Woman's Competitive Edge Over Men

The Young Professional Woman’s Competitive Edge Over Men

By

Martin Yate CPC

Author

Knock ’em Dead 2013, The Ultimate Job Search Guide

http://www.knockemdead.com

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Someone recently asked me, “Do young professional women have a competitive edge over same age men?“ Once I stopped laughing, I replied, “Do you really have to ask?”

From as early as kindergarten, girls seem to take growing up more seriously: they want to be adults and they consistently model themselves on the behaviors of adults. On the other hand, our culture encourages boys to model themselves on Marvel comics and the portrayal of cartoon invincibility.