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What I Wish I could Tell You

I guess I would tell of the gratitude I have for teaching me what true bravery is — the courage to be yourself, to admit your mistakes and grow, to share your soul with the world, to pursue what you … Continue reading

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Please Show Courtesy to Job Applicants

It takes two or three hours to write a specific cover letter, customize the resume, and go through all the ridiculous, dehumanizing, online hoops to apply for even a low-paying, part-time job, yet a business can’t spend one minute to … Continue reading

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Make a Connection

Don’t fret about appearing needy; now is the time to tell everybody you know that you’re looking for work, because you never know who can help. One of Hannon’s clients made dinner for his son and his son’s friend, who … Continue reading

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Invest in your network…

Aim to send one email or social message every working day to someone on the edge of your network, meaning a former colleague or a friend of a friend. You’ll kick off conversations with people who may eventually lead you … Continue reading

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Networking

I’d need to rebuild my entire brand, audience, and infrastructure — with no startup capital. So again, I turned to my network. Now I needed their help. That didn’t come easy; asking for help has always made me feel needy … Continue reading

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