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Hump Day Hunting Help: March 2, 2011

by Kassandra McGhee on March 2nd, 2011

Tip of the Week:  Don’t Skip The Research

I know you’re looking for a job, but are you really looking for the right job?   Looking for the right opportunity that meets your needs goes beyond what the job description says.  It’s also about researching the company, the company culture, their product, etc.  And why?  To make sure this job is a good fit for you!  And besides, it will help you build that list of all-important interview questions to ask during any interviews you may land with the company.  And besides that, it shows the company that you are interested in them specifically, diligent and already making a personal investment in who they are.      

And what else to consider?  If you’re going to invest the majority of your “awake hours” somewhere, wouldn’t you like to know as much as possible about the organization to insure you are making a wise investment? 

Well, taking the time to research a company is just like soundly investing in your future. It will pay off!

Hump Day Hunting Help: February 23, 2011

by Kassandra McGhee on February 23rd, 2011

Tip of the Week: Networking Made Easy

So, are you networking yet?  I know, I know!  You’ve heard it before and possibly more than once.  And maybe you’re asking, “Do I have to network to help myself find a job?”  Simple answer, “Yes!”

Networking continues to be not just a valuable tool but the most prominent way jobseekers are landing opportunities!  And whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, you can be a good networker! 

Trust me, you probably already know and utilize the basics and essentials.  Now all it takes is a little extra know-how and some tips from others who understand how it’s most effectively done!

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Jean S.

PMP Certification Training, Lombard, 2008

I was laid off for many months and not really getting many callbacks for my resume and no job offers. After I put the letters PMP on it, not only did I see an increase in quantity, but also quality of interviews. I had been spinning my wheels for 5 months, and after the PMP went on, I had 2 job offers in 6 weeks. It really was the "golden ticket"

Karine Bucci

Project Management

Great class, loved the interaction and team-building exercises. Plenty of materials and learning tools supplied. Although it was a full week's class, never boring. Donna [Russell] was awesome and gave many supporting examples for better understanding.

Jennie

Student Employment Success - Project/Process Manager

My Career Services Manager was very friendly and helpful and had excellent follow-up. She seemed to really care how things were going and kept me moving in the right direction. The resources available in job search were great and the visibility that there were jobs out there looking for my skillset was promising. Additionally, the training, as well as having an updated resume stating the Microtrain course work I had taken made me feel more confident and marketable as I looked for employment. It showed that I was dedicated and took project management and process management seriously.

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PMP Certification Training, November 2008

Thanks Microtrain for conducting a great PMP course that set me on a successful path to obtain my PMP certification. I have passed the test!

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