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KCOL Interview - Al Malmberg Shares Job Search Tips

On November 16th, Al Malmberg interviewed Marie Zimenoff, founder of the Career Symposium and President of A Strategic Advantage. Al shares his experiences with job search and both Marie and Al share job search and self-promotion tips. Listen to part 1 and part 2 of the 20-minute interview.

Resume Pitfalls

Improve your job search results by avoiding these common resume pitfalls:

Trying to be all things—Choosing a focus can seem limiting! Review effective marketing campaigns (remember, your resume is a marketing tool), and you will consistently find cohesive, compelling messaging. Even at a career fair, your resume must present a focused picture of your value-add to the organization. Bring multiple versions if necessary.

Generic summary—A summary or professional profile is standard on today’s resumes, acting as a commercial for employers. Most summaries use canned language and focus around skills, not accomplishments. Get in your unique stories professionally by including highlights of value delivered to organizations with a focus on how your skills produce results (results or value added is important in any type of position!).

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Stand Out – Follow Up!

More than 250 job seekers and entrepreneurs visited the Northern Colorado Networking (NoCO Net) job fair on Monday to connect with 28 employers/recruiters (NoCOnet.org). To stand out from the crowd when applying for posted positions, connecting with recruiters, or networking to build a business, a critical component is often overlooked – follow up. What can you do to turn the business cards you have diligently collected into opportunities? Here are few tips:

CSU Job Fair Feb 8 - Get Prepared!

On February 8, Colorado State University will host a job fair for students and alumni from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Lory Student Center main ballroom. The Fort Collins Ram Network, part of the CSU Alumni Association, held a preparation session for alumni Monday night. If you couldn’t join us, here are a few common mistakes to avoid as you prepare for and experience the job fair:

Lacking focus – companies are going to expect that you know how you plug in to the organization. “I’ll do anything” is not a great sales pitch to a hiring manager. As an alumni, this is one area where you can stand out from traditional-aged students. You know what you want, you know what skills you bring, and you can communicate your focus and dedication.

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