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"Abby's genuine interest in others, coupled with her ability to be creative and think "outside the box" make her a valuable asset to the management team of any company."
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Close the Deal Fridays
Fridays are great days to wrap up your work week and also to learn how to land the job of your dreams, On Close The Deal Fridays you'll learn strategies and techniques that you can use to sell yourself into success and then negotiate the best offer possible.

Unlocking the Secret to Your Success Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Brian Tracy, a motivational speaker once said, "Life is like a combination lock; your job is to find the numbers, in the right orders, so you can have anything you want." This could not be more true during your job search.

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Replaying Your Commercial Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

In my blog from May 22nd called "Sneaky Thank You Notes", I reminded you how important grammar and spelling are when you are trying to close the loop and land the job of your dreams. But…proving that you were not asleep in your English classes is not enough. Your thank you note is a second chance to remind the Hiring Manager how ideal your background is for the open position he is considering you for.

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A Job Seeker's GPS Print
Written by Abby Kohut   

Last week, a friend of mine wrote on her Facebook page: "It amazes me that if I put an address in my GPS, and do exactly what it says, I actually get to my destination!" Wouldn't it be nice if there was a job search GPS and if you did exactly what it told you to do that you would land the job of your dreams? As you know, life just isn't that controllable.

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False Alarms Print
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One of the many wonderful things about blogging is that you can take everyday stories that you hear and turn them into valuable lessons for your readers. A wonderful opportunity presented itself this past weekend when I was sitting down with a friend over dinner.

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Independent Thinking Day Print
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Saturday is the day that we celebrate our Independence, but since 1776, every day is Independence Day in America. It is a privilege that we have the freedom to make choices of where to live, what to buy and what to eat – it is a privilege that many of us take for granted. Aside from having freedom in our lives, we also have freedom in our career choices, in how we search for a job, and how successful we are in it once we find it. It's all about thinking independently…or doing things differently than everyone else.

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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!