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		<title>No kidding: a big resume mistake</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/10/no-kidding-a-big-resume-mistake/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Firstly, there are a few fundamentals to include in every resume such as name, contact details, educational background and employment history. Secondly, there’s info that isn’t really necessary but considered a plus such as an objective or a short profile, the knowledge of any foreign languages, etc. Thirdly, there’s additional information such as your date [...]


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		<title>What you should know about today’s job market!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
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In today’s economy job seekers are facing an extremely challenging employment market. Not only are there fewer positions to go around, the competition is high and employers are less willing to compromise.
I talked to a senior professional today who sent out over 30 applications but didn’t get one request for an interview. A few years [...]


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		<title>The reference check: a valuable sales tool</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/08/the-reference-check-a-valuable-sales-tool/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/08/the-reference-check-a-valuable-sales-tool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Executive Search]]></category>
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Opinions about taking candidate references vary throughout the industry. Some recruiters consider the reference check crucial in the early stage of the selection process and will conduct one for every candidate prior to submitting their profile to a client. Others will only check references in the final stage of the selection, prior to a client [...]


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		<title>Get hired: 10 job interview tips</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/get-hired-10-job-interview-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/get-hired-10-job-interview-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CV / resume writing / job search]]></category>

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Ok, I find this ad quite funny but I think everyone agrees that there are better ways to increase your chances to get hired after a job interview. Most candidates who don’t make it passed the first interview round lack preparation. You can’t just send in a resume, show up at an interview and expect [...]


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		<title>Why you should never burn a bridge</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/why-you-should-never-burn-a-bridge/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/why-you-should-never-burn-a-bridge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In one of my previous jobs, I had a candidate called David*, whom I’d presented for the role of Vice-President Sales EMEA with one of my clients.
He’d gone through the first two interview rounds and the people who had met with him were all extremely positive.
David only needed to complete one more step: a meeting [...]


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		<title>A banner ad actually worth clicking!</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/a-banner-ad-actually-worth-clicking/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/a-banner-ad-actually-worth-clicking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[How often do you come across a banner ad that is worth blogging about? And actually worth clicking? Bridge Worldwide did a great job creating the below ad for Pringles and won Gold at the Cannes Lions award.
I clicked it to the very end! A clever piece of branding and a few minutes of entertainment, that’s what all banner [...]


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		<title>What&#8217;s your excuse??!</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/whats-your-excuse/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/07/whats-your-excuse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<title>Write a winning cover letter</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/06/write-a-winning-cover-letter/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/06/write-a-winning-cover-letter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CV / resume writing / job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recruitment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By popular demand, and following my posts 10 deadly CV sins and give your resume a facelift, I’ll share some useful tips on how to write a winning cover letter.
Many people believe that a cover letter should provide a summary of their resume, which is not the case. To the contrary, a good cover letter [...]


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		<title>Thanks, thanks, thanks</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/06/thanks-thanks-thanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It wasn&#8217;t all useless advertising and bills in my letterbox today. I received an additional year of warranty for my Nokia E71.
Just like that, no catch.

3 times thanks to 3!
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		<title>Sick of trying!</title>
		<link>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/06/sick-of-trying/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.boolos.com/2009/06/sick-of-trying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>boo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I get really tired of people trying to do something.
I will try to get back to you by the end of this week, I’ll try to pay that invoice today, I’ll try to come to your party.
Even worse is when people say “I am trying”. I’m trying to lose weight or I’m trying to quit smoking. [...]


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