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"Abby's insights and techniques have inspired many individuals in achieving success in with their career transition. She is a delightful, dedicated, intuitive public speaker and coach at our local networking groups."
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Thinking about changing your job or even your entire career? Getting ready to make a change but you're unsure how? Are you stuck in a dead end job or have you hit the glass ceiling? Join us each Wednesday as we explore tips to get & keep your career on a careeriffic track.

Networking is Not Just For Not Working Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Last night marked the one year anniversary of my leadership role in the NYC HR networking group, Whine & Dine. It also happens to be the same night that Fox 5 TV came to visit our group to tape a segment on networking and career development - a nice anniversary present for me :<) As I look back on the past year, I think of all the wonderful lessons I have learned about networking… lessons that you can't learn in a book or a classroom… you have to experience them for yourself.

Click HERE to watch the Fox 5 News clip!

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Globetrotting Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

While preparing for tonight's Career Wake Up Call, I received a question regarding the best ways to identify job opportunities in countries outside the USA. Coincidentally a friend of mine just accepted a new position in China, so I have recently become intimately familiar with this topic.

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Say NO to the Recession! Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

On every Career Wake Up Call, someone always asks about the unemployment rate or whether the recession is ending. My answer is always the same, regardless of how the question is asked and by whom. Your goal should be to focus on your search and to say "No" to participating in the recession!

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Selling Your Way to Success Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Yesterday I was honored to have a personal phone call with Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen, the co-authors of Cash In a Flash. In our conversation, they reminded me about something that I have known for a long time and wanted to share with you. To be successful in life, you need to know how to sell. And... if you add a pinch of marketing to your job search, you'll have a recipe for success.

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The Nuances of Networking Print
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These days, everyone, including yours truly, has been ranting and raving about the benefits of networking. The question is, is it good enough just to attend a networking event or is there really more magic required? The answer is that there is.

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Drawn from my 15 years of experience and research in recruiting and Human Resources, my blog posts are intended to provide insight into what corporate recruiters and Human Resource professionals look for when they are evaluating your qualifications. Simply reading these blogs will not guarantee you success. However, consistently applying the strategies mentioned, as well as developing your own personal interview style, will greatly enhance your chances of victory amidst the competition. I wish you the best of luck with your search as you begin to take charge of your career!