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Three Steps to Gain More Interviews
Clients often ask me, “How can I get more interviews?” The answer is simple, but the process not always easy. There is no magic pill. The...
Tamara Dowling


The Interview Follow-Up Call: What to Say
You know you should make a follow-up call to inquire on the status of your candidacy. The interviewer told you the decision would be made...
Tamara Dowling


Be Proactive: Addressing Gaps on Your LinkedIn Profile
A good sales person anticipates objections and addresses them head-on. The proleptic approach to your career break is wise. Your profile...
Tamara Dowling


Skill Building: Managing Your Boss
There are dozens of careers and each demands a special skill set. However, there is one skill that is common to all careers, managing...
Tamara Dowling


The Project-oriented Resume
A common question from the technology community is, "How do I present a project-oriented career?" This may be a history of dozens of...
Tamara Dowling


How Does Your LinkedIn Profile Rate?
Do you wonder what it takes for your LinkedIn profile to rate as an “All Star?” Beyond that, how can you increase your odds of being...
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Leadership Skills: How to Give and Take Criticism
Perhaps the two toughest things we do are to give criticism and to receive criticism. We should examine both sides of this dynamic...
Tamara Dowling


Perform a Gap Analysis
In many cases a job posting is a wish list and the employer would be pleased to find a candidate with 85% of the requirements. In a...
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Tackling the Tech Job Search
Tackling the Tech Job Search: Tactics for Anyone, From Analyst to Exec is now available. Why write a book especially for the tech...
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Resume Summary vs. Objective Statement
In years past, the objective was the standard way to begin your resume. It was simple back then, you stated your objective, listed your...
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