 Topic: StrategyThe new items published under this topic are as follows.
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Career Switches
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If you are contemplating making a career switch to computer science, you may want to read a related discussion on Slashdot.
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Parfitt on Interview Preparation
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Seven Keys to Interview Preparation
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"Of course, bring a couple of copies, and be sure to read your resume before the interview, so you're completely familiar with everything you've written."
"You might also bring materials which would be particularly good at illustrating an important aspect of your work, such as creative designs, writing samples, and so forth. Just remember to use your better judgment."
"You should also be aware that there's one specific taboo to first-level interviewing, in terms of the questions you should ask. Never, ever bring up the issue of salary or benefits."
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Parfitt on Interviewing
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How to Master the Art of Interviewing
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"To a large degree, the success of your interview will depend on your ability to discover needs and empathize with the interviewer. You can do this by asking questions that verify your understanding of what the interviewer has just said, without editorializing or expressing an opinion."
"There are two ways to answer interview questions: the short version and the long version. When a question is open-ended, I always suggest to candidates that they say, "Let me give you the short version. If we need to explore some aspect of the answer more fully, I'd be happy to go into greater depth, and give you the long version.""
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Parfitt on Recruiters
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Executive Recruiters: Your Job-Search Commandos
"No one knows exactly what the business world would be like without the influence of headhunters, but one thing's for sure: sometime in your career, you'll either receive a call from a headhunter, or initiate contact yourself. In either case, you should learn how to work with them effectively, and take full advantage of the many benefits their service provides."
"In addition, working through a headhunter can actually improve your chances for success once you've been placed. That's because the search fee the hiring company paid the recruiter represents a sizable financial investment in your future success - an investment worth protecting."
"Headhunting is a multi-billion dollar international industry that acts as the missing link between a half million job seekers and employers each year. At last count, there were over 125,000 executive search practitioners in the United States, according to The Fordyce Letter, the industry's leading trade journal."
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Parfitt on Evaluating a Job Offer
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Position Comparison: How to Evaluate a Job Offer
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"To evaluate the pros and cons, ask yourself the following: Does the new job meet the criteria you spelled out when you first began your search? Will the new job improve your level of personal and professional satisfaction? Or will it simply offer you a rehash of what you already have?"
"The craziest deal I ever put together involved a candidate who'd just purchased a home and was beyond commuting distance to the interested company. Since the candidate wouldn't sell his home and relocate, the company president agreed to buy the candidate (who had a pilot's license) a single engine airplane so he could fly to work each day. It just goes to show, where there's a will, there's a way."
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Parfitt on Resigning
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The Proper Way to Resign
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"Now take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the challenge ahead. Even though you may be floating on cloud nine now, there are a lot of emotional and logistical hurdles yet to clear."
"Of course, if your motivation for getting a job offer was to position yourself for a counteroffer, then you're in the catbird's seat - you can't lose either way. Or can you? Some employment experts point out that accepting a counteroffer is the equivalent of career suicide."
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Parfitt on Resume Writing
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How to Construct the Perfect Resume
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"Given the choice of two candidates of equal ability, hiring managers will always prefer to interview the one with the most artfully constructed and attractive resume."
"I worked with a candidate recently who had the most beautifully written resume I've ever seen. When I asked him about it, he said that he sharpened his skills by writing and rewriting his wife's resume. After he got the hang of it, he worked on his own - and kept revising it on a monthly basis."
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