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Episode Four – Career Fair Psychosis!

Episode 4 Cover Art Show Notes: * Dress Code o A monkey in a suit still looks like a better monkey than one who looks like a hippie or worse - one who isn't wearing anything at all. Don't try that either... * Come up with an original idea for yourself themed in your career * Focus on 5 companies whose attention you want the most o Find a company listing and choose wisely o Use your "original idea" on those 5 companies o Bring at least 30 copies of your resume for everyone else * Dress up your resume o Look it over with a friend for spelling mistakes o If you have access to free or low-cost resume review, take advantage of it * Practice, Practice, Practice o "whatareyougonnadowiththat" ninjas are everywhere. Be prepared. Be a pirate. * Finally: The List! o 3 things you're very good at o 3 cool things you've done in school or at work o 3 questions about the company - it shows you're not just passing out your resume. o A great question - "Tell me about a need at your company you think I could fill." Join the show: Email - PsychoticResumes@gmail.com Voicemail - (206) 426-1248 Web - www.PsychoticResumes.com
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How To Review Your Own Resume

There are a lot of businesses out there that claim to know how to review a resume. In fact, there are a lot of entrepreneurs who think this is a great way to make an extra buck (even I was considering charging $50 for the service!). I'm not one of those guys - I think it's unethical to take advantage of the desperation unemployment tends to engender.
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Episode Three – What Now

Show Notes: Thanks to Jean in California! * Like dating, you don't want to seem too needy. * Try to set a schedule for the next step before you leave the interview. * E-mail your interviewer the same day and thank them, or call them if you don' t have their e-mail. * Call back one week after your interview. Traditionally, more rejection happens after 11 AM than before. * If you still haven't heard back, call back again one week after your first try. If you don't hear back after that, it wasn't meant to be. Join in the fun: Email - PsychoticResumes@gmail.com Voicemail - (206) 426-1248 Web - www.PsychoticResumes.com
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How Not To Tie A Tie

There's a few ways to tie a tie. There's many more how NOT to.
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