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Are You Robbing Others of Time & Opportunity
I’ve met many a thief in my life. Most were clueless of their criminal ways. They floated through life robbing others of time and opportunity. It’s not that they intended to be thieves. Far from...
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The Business of Interviews
What makes for a successful interview? Isn’t that the million dollar question. There are plenty of resources for job seekers these days outlining how to look and what to say to increase the odds of a...
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5 Rules for Portfolios
About 5 years ago there seemed to be a dramatic increase in the number of candidates bringing portfolios to interviews. What had been a practice primarily for marketing and creative types became more...
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The Salary Game
Many on a job hunt dread the salary negotiation process and feel it is a game. There is the thought ‘he who speaks first loses’ when it comes to naming a dollar amount. In truth, the loser is always...
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Lucy’s Got Some Explaining To Do
How many Lucille Ball fans do we have in Spartan Nation who get that reference? My Lucy may have some explaining to do, just not as much as she seems to think. Of course, her name isn’t really Lucy....
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Virtually Impaired
When I first got into the world of third party recruiting, the computer wasn’t a big part of the profession. It was 1995. I had a computer for access to the company’s database and to send an occasional...
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Don’t Tell Me That First!
Ladies and gentlemen, let me share an important nugget of wisdom with you. It’s great that you are willing to compromise in terms of employment opportunities, but don’t make a louder case for your...
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On A Job Hunt? Go Grocery Shopping!
You’d be surprised what you can learn from a grocery store when it comes to job search strategy. Grocery stores are in the business of selling their environments and individual product offerings . Take...
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What is Alumni Professional & Personal Enrichment at the MSU Alumni Association?
For those who have wondered why Alumni Career & Business Services made the shift to Alumni Professional & Personal Enrichment, a sampling of our upcoming programming for October paints a...
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Three Steps to Storytelling Success in Your Job Search
By Laura Labovich, Guest Blogger The best storytellers have one thing in common: they rarely wing it. And, once you’d learned the formula for a great speed networking pitch (in just three easy steps),...
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Before You Develop Your New Year’s Career Resolutions, Read This!
By Karen J. Reiff, MCC, ACRW, JCTC (Guest Blogger) With my head full of ideas, I share my favorite take-aways from the recent Career Thought Leaders Conference for job-seekers: You must grow your own...
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Spartan Insights: A Discussion Thread. Featured Guest, Andrew Belanger –...
This week’s featured Spartan was Andrew Belanger, Social Media and Project Coordinator for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC.) Please take a look at his profile on Linkedin. Andrew...
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“But, I’m Just A….” (Why You NEED an answer for “Why should I hire you?”)
By Karen J. Reiff, MCC, ACRW, JCTC (Guest Blogger) I’ve been working with many unemployed professionals who have lost their positions when their large law firm closed. To a person, no one seems to feel...
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How To Tell A Compelling Career Story
By Karen J. Reiff, MCC, ACRW, JCTC Everyone LOVES a good story, especially people who interview you. This tip is for all job-seekers out there who feel, shall we say, inadequate at telling stories....
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Introducing Your New Career Coach: Shannon Bradford
https://spartanshelpingspartans.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/shannon-bradford-interview-120715.mp3 If You’re Not Happy in Your Career, it’s Time for a Rich Career Strategy News reports are full of...
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Monday Mentor Minutes – Keith McGorisk
Listen to MSU Alumnus and Program Manager Keith McGorisk share his experiences with applying project management skills in a variety of occupations and industries as a part of managing a successful...
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Monday Mentor Minutes – Michael DeMeritt
Quiet on set! Listen to MSU Alumnus Michael DeMeritt share his experiences with the television and film industry and what it takes to successfully break into the business....
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Monday Mentor Minutes – Lindsay Warren
MSU Alumna Lindsay Warren, owner of Lindsay Warren Consulting, shares how she transitioned from Telecommunications into entrepreneurship and pursued her passions for animal rescue....
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Introducing Your New Career Coach: Robin Kegerise
https://spartanshelpingspartans.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/robin-kegerise-intro-interview.mp3 As a mom, it can seem impossible to have a career that’s meaningful and fulfilling while also supporting...
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Introducing Your New Career Coach: Esther Wallen
https://spartanshelpingspartans.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/esther-wallen-intro.mp3 When you drafted your first resume, what were you hoping to accomplish? This is the first question I pose to many of...
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