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Job Seekers Beware

September 16, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

“You’ve just won $1,000,000! Email your detailed account information now and we’ll send you the money.” We’ve all received some form of Email spam and recognize it for what it is, SPAM! Although it would be nice, there is no doubt that anyone is going to send you a million dollars from some other country unless it’s in your dreams! There […]

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Top Factors Influencing Career Advancement

September 9, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

The number of factors that will have an influence on your career advancement are infinite! Some will have a moderate impact and others will significantly affect the successful management of your career. The following are the top 12 factors: professional resume online visibility presentable appearance networking confidence education positive thinking leadership abilities communication skills career […]

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A Professional Introduction

August 31, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

A professional introduction is a significant factor in establishing a positive first impression, critical for those seeking to advance in their careers. Although it is completely under our control, we often find ourselves on auto pilot; unconscious behaviour based on old habits, which may work for some but most individuals should be concentrating on the extra effort necessary […]

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Take Charge of Your Career!

August 26, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Professional Independent Communicators Present: Location: Metro Hall View Map Are you happy and successful in your career? Do you know how to uncover jobs, contracts and freelance opportunities? This presentation, designed for both freelancers and employees, will provide you with answers to take charge of your career.     By attending this presentation, you will learn: To develop an […]

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Protect my tweets?

August 12, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

“Protect my tweets” is the only option in Tweet Privacy, one of the few Account Settings required to create a Twitter profile. Additional “Account Settings” consist simply of your Name, Username, Email, Language, Time Zone and Tweet Location. Although simple and self explanatory, instructions are included with each criteria. There should be little confusion in choosing a name or email address […]

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Reputation, Recommendations and Your Career

August 11, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Your future success will be influenced by the  reputation and recommendations you establish throughout your career and how you choose to quit your job may or may not have an impact. It is very likely that the following individuals would have benefited if they had opted for a professional conversation with a senior company official followed by a […]

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Promote Your Value

August 5, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

What is the one word that describes you? This is likely a question you have heard alot lately especially if you are in career transition. More than ever before the key to advancing your career is to promote your value. Give careful consideration to the one word that will describe your most impressive attribute but at the […]

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Look and Stay or Look Away

July 28, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

How many seconds will you spend looking at a Facebook Page, Twitter profile, Linkedin profile, a professional resume, a video on Youtube or any website before you make a conscious decision to look and stay or look away? Most studies indicate an impression will be established and the resulting decision to stay or look elsewhere within 10 to […]

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Don’t be left behind

June 29, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

 “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”  ~ John Wooden You’ve likely said at one time or another, “I’m not changing my style to that“! or “You won’t catch me there!” or “I’m happy with what I’m using and I won’t consider changing it!” It is human nature to become comfortable with the old and […]

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Heated Conversation Threads

June 17, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Do not hit send until you are absolutely positive that the comment you are posting or emailing is above reproach! It is all too often that I find myself grimacing as I peruse a conversation thread that suddenly takes a turn for the worse and becomes an emotionally heated, antagonistic dialogue. With the advent of social media […]

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Are you happy in your career?

May 13, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

We’ve all had a job at one point in time that we can reflect back on as an absolute nightmare or at best, “get me out of here” experience. The priority as students was solely to acquire a minimal income while gaining an education, experience and maturity. Not that we didn’t consider ourselves mature back then. Today, the focus may still be on your current job […]

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A Professional Image

May 11, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Presenting a professional image is critical to your success and should be a serious consideration at all times while managing your executive career. A lack of professionalism could easily create a negative impression and eliminate you from consideration for a potential opportunity. How easy is it to tarnish an image or a reputation? One negative is likely to have […]

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Current and Emerging Trends

April 20, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Maintaining a successful career requires staying abreast of current and emerging trends. Although active networking, continued education and a professional online presence are all key elements critical to ensuring your career advancement, there is one task that will have the greatest influence and provide the most important basis for making key decisions in the direction of your career; […]

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Are you a mystery?

October 30, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a good mystery and there are many who are intrigued by vagueness or anonymity. With Hallowe’en fast approaching the excitement is in the air for children and adults alike who are preparing to don their costumes and transform themselves into a totally new character. Hiding who you really are at a costume party is […]

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Is your resume ready?

September 25, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Don’t be complacent! The global economy has experienced unprecedented stress. Mass lay-offs, corporate restructuring, downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, business closures, unions walk out, company relocates to far away country; all are headlines that have become so prevalent that fear seems to have evolved into complacency. Make no mistake, the consequences are job losses, across all industries, levels and functions. Whether you have been […]

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Questions For The Recruiter

August 14, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Higher Bracket, a leading executive job board recently shared an article, “8 Questions To Ask A Headhunter”. It is common that the recruiter/headhunter will have lots of questions for you but are you aware of the questions you should be asking them?  It is important for the recruiter to discover if you will meet their needs as a potential candidate but equally […]

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Professional Recommendations

July 6, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Have you been active in securing professional recommendations from your boss, peers, coworkers, associates, clients, etc? Acquiring recommendations is an ongoing process, one which should be a consideration at every opportunity whether you are in a career search or secure in your current position. Networking is the most successful tool in any job search so it is critical to […]

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Your Resume is Your Foundation

January 15, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Whether you are building a house or managing your career your success will be determined by a strong foundation.  In your career, your resume is your foundation. Your career can take you in many directions but your advancement, your success, will be directly related to opportunities.  By maintaining a professional resume you will ensure your opportunities for job interviews are secured and not lost. Your […]

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Inspiration

January 14, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Current affairs are offering little inspiration these days with the media focused almost solely on the current economic melt down. Few are not directly affected by the severe market downturn and resulting job loses. For many it will be a test of perseverance unlike any they have ever known. Throughout this test of time, it is imperative to […]

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Executive Recruiters? Career Management Organizations?

January 9, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Are they who they say they are?  Today’s global recession presents a prime environment for many organizations that prey on the misfortunes of those who will be affected by it.  The increasing loss of jobs will leave some desperate and vulnerable, willing to believe promises of a new and successful career and gullible enough to invest $$$’s in order […]

Filed Under: Career Management, Career Tips, Current Affairs, Job Search Tagged With: Career Management, Recruiters

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