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Kelly Blazek

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New Grad Job Tips – Avoid These Six Goofs To Boost Your Job Search

Anxious college seniors sometimes go over the top in trying to break out in the job market. I remind new grads that good judgment goes a long way in helping your search.

Business

New Year’s Resolutions: Pitfalls to Avoid for Job Seekers – And Employers!

Kelly shares a few “process improvement” New Year's wishes for job seekers, as well as pointers for local HR departments who are posting jobs.

Business

LinkedIn Lesson Part Two: Six More Pointers for Creating Great Content for Newbies

I shared tips several months ago for first-time LinkedIn users; here are more pointers for creating great profile content for this important job search tool.

Business

In a Job Search? How It’s Just Like The Dating Game

Being in a job search is precisely like hunting for Miss or Mr. Right; here are tips on how jobseekers can use the tools that successful daters employ.

Business

Don’t Fall for Faux “Entry-Level Marketing and Sports” Jobs

First-time job seekers are often lured in by “Entry-Level Marketing Jobs” or “Rookie Management Leaders Wanted” that promise “Apply Today, Start Tomorrow!”

Business

The One Page Resume Rule Has Left the Building

That old fable about a one page resume is debunked; here's how a two page resume can tell a better story about your results and impact.

Business

First Job Advice for New College Grads: 11 Success Secrets

The Class of 2012 will be landing their first jobs soon; here are 11 success secrets to help them navigate the working world.

Business

New Job Postings from NE Ohio Employers

Here's the latest round up of new salaried and hourly jobs at some of NE Ohio's major employers in Fairlawn, Twinsburg, Avon Lake, Canton, and more.

Business

Ten Tips for LinkedIn Novices: Set Up and Connection Helpers for First-Timers

Must-read tips for first-time LinkedIn users to avoid newbie mis-steps and create a better LinkedIn experience as you set up your account and add connections.

Business

Dozens of New Job Postings at NE Ohio Employers

Here's this week's latest batch of new salaried and hourly postings in NE Ohio communities such as Strongsville, Lorain, Fairlawn and Solon.

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