Matthew Warzel
www.mjwcareers.com
Matthew Warzel is a career coach and outplacement expert with almost 10 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. With a B.S.B.A. in Marketing from the John Carroll University Boler School of Business, Matt put his education background and experience to good use by starting his own firm, MJW Careers, which provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers.
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Matthew Warzel is a career coach and outplacement expert with almost 10 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. With a B.S.B.A. in Marketing from the John Carroll University Boler School of Business, Matt put his education background and experience to good use by starting his own firm, MJW Careers, which provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers.
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Stock Analysts Can't Always Get it RightJim Cramer. Motley Fool. We've all tried to listen to the best and yearn for the next great stock. I mean who wants to miss out on the next Apple or Google? I sure don't.
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To Rent or Not to Rent, that is the QuestionI have friends, and friends of friends, and family and...wait! Just about everybody I know has this dilemma. Do I rent or own? Well I'll keep this simple. Rent. It's cheaper.
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How I Use Research to Find My Next JobResearching a prospective employer is crucial when searching for a new job. To write a customized résumé and cover letter for a job position, you need to know about the company advertising it.
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First Person: Rethinking the Internet Job SearchKnowing where to find a job is the first step. In today’s career search, the Internet is vital. Gone are the days of faxing and door-to-door marketing (although, do not discount those methods!).
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How I Get the Most Out of the Career FairCareer fairs have never been as popular as now, given the times we live in. It's important to focus and get down to business while at a career fair.
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First Person: Search Engine Optimization for Today's Job MarketUnfortunately with today’s online hiring and recruitment practices, some of the older job search methods, like only posting your resume on a job board like Monster, do not cut it anymore.
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First Person: All of My 401(k) Earnings Went Out the WindowThe American Dream is still alive and kicking! Excuse me while I stop laughing for a minute.
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First Person: Proper Email Etiquette when Looking for EmploymentWith the increase in online resume submissions, it's important to keep in mind that the reader on the other end is most likely the hiring manager and/or Human Resources.Also published on:
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First Person: 'Marketing' Myself to a New JobWhile I was unemployed, I decided to take on a daily assignment to force myself to search and utilize all the nooks and crannies of the Internet to garnish as many interviews as I could in one week increments.Also published on:
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First Person: Using Twitter to Find a JobTwitter is growing rapidly. The main reason for this growth is the ease of sharing and finding information on a second-by-second basis. It is fast-paced, quick-hitting and gets relevant information to your followers.
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First Person: How I Utilize Facebook to Find EmploymentIf you are not a member already, you need to join what we call "The Social Networking Trifecta". It consists of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. You are probably asking yourself, "Do I really need to be on ALL of them?" The answer is: Yes.
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How I Contact Hiring Managers to Find a JobIn the past, candidates could self-submit their resume to job postings, post a resume on a job board or just wait for the phone to ring. You need to be targeting the hiring managers!
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The Value of Cover Letters and Follow-Up LettersI think a cover letter and follow-up letter are just as important as a resume. All of these documents belong in your job search toolkit and must be precise and just as good as your resume.
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Marriage Bank Accounts: You Gotta Keep 'Em Separated!Hey, I'm married! Nice! Um, now what? Well don't think you have to change around all your bank accounts and start merging as if you're a corporation that just went through a buyout.
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How I Made Finding a Job My Number One Priority During a HolidayFinding a job is your job right now. So work 8 hours a day doing something relating to your job search and self-marketing. The more you put yourself out there, the higher the chances of being seen.
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How I Use the Oversaturated Internet to Find Career OpportunitiesJob-seekers are growing more tired because they think they have exhausted all of their online resources, but the truth is that there are so many companies that are hiring, you just have to be a little more savvy in finding those openings.
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How I Used Learning to Find My Next JobIt's a hard pill to swallow when you become laid off. The first thought in your mind is not to start a new career path, but it can be your road to enlightenment for a brighter career.
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How Others Created a Strategic Marketing Plan to Find EmploymentA career brand is an image that portrays you as an expert in your field, attracts your ideal employer, and reveals how you can help their business.
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How I Coped with My Job LossYou lost your job. Now what? Well, don't panic. Do not start sending out outdated resumes, but rather get your marketing strategies and proper collateral in place so you can set yourself up for success sooner than later.
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Networking: How I OWN ItAre you are someone who says, "I HATE networking"? Maybe you feel intimidated or are too shy. If you are a job-seeker, you must pursue it if you wish to build your contact list and chances for more interviews.
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Now that You Got the Interview, Don't Mess it Up!In a good interview, there are a lot of reasons you get the job because of what you said and did. You can also get the job because of what you do not say and do!
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First Person: Common Resume Killers to AvoidResumes are your key to unlocking the door to the working world. Make sure you don't count yourself out with mistakes that can be easily corrected.
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Closing Questions Are the Answer to a Successful InterviewPreparing for an interview by researching the company and creating a list of closing questions shows the interviewer that you are enthusiastic about the company and the job and we know enthusiasm is contagious. Who doesn't like an excited hiring manager?
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Brand: You. Creating and Self-Marketing Yourself to Find a Job During Tough TimesA career brand is an image that portrays you as an expert in your field, attracts your ideal employer, and reveals how you can help their business.
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Asking for a Raise and Salary Negotiation Techniques in a Declining EconomyTo get the money you deserve, you have to ask for it and explain why you deserve it.
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Salary Negotiations: The Initial Offer and Your ResponseWhen negotiating salary or other benefit, you are also negotiating the foundation of a relationship, so you want to get off on the right foot. You and the employer must come to an agreement that you both feel is fair.
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Tell the Company, "Show Me the Money!"Many job seekers leave the salary verdict up to employers, assuming that they cannot negotiate their compensation. While some employers do not encourage negotiation, there are others who are willing to be flexible, for the right candidate!
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You Better Work it (at the Next Networking Event)Get the most out of networking events and understand how to utilize your time to maximize your benefit. Also, some icebreakers to get you going at the networking event.
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During the Interview Session: Some Do's and Don'tsEmployers have four main concerns when hiring a new employee: 1. Do you have the skills and experience to do the job? 2. What kind of person are you? 3. Will you fit in at the company and benefit us? 4. What will you cost us?
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Know What You're Going to Say BEFORE the InterviewKnow your resume inside and out, line item by line item. Know your cover letter too. Be prepared to explain each item.
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Make Networking Work for You in 2011Are you are someone who says, "I HATE networking"? Why? Maybe you feel intimidated, are too shy, lack confidence, or do not know what to say.
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Experiencing Multiple Layoffs & Finding HelpUnfortunately, consecutive recent layoffs or settling for a lower income is becoming more common nowadays. Many Americans have lost two jobs in the past two years.
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How to Cope with Job LossLosing a job can lead to negative feelings (inadequacy, embarrassment, insecurity and devastation). Recovery can take time, making it easy to become depressed or anxious.
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Job Loss Counseling: You've Been Laid Off?! Now What?!A common question most people who find themselves at high risk for a job loss is, "What am I going to do next?"
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Researching a Prospective Employer & Using a Combination of StrategiesTo write a customized resume and cover letter for a job position, you need to know about the company advertising it.
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Tips for Avoiding Recruiters' BlacklistsThere are reasons why recruiters or hiring managers do not call back some job seekers: blacklists! In today's tough job market, desperate job seekers are pursuing what little jobs are available.
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Job Hunting Advice: Experiential LearningConsider experiential, work-based learning to learn more about occupations that interest you. This can be done through internships, volunteering, part-time jobs, study abroad and more.
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Job Hunting Help: Tapping into the Hidden Job MarketFor every employer who must downsize, there is an employer who needs to hire the right person for the right job. In any circumstance, businesses are always hiring someone that can make them profitable now!
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Finding a Job is a Job!Finding a job is your job right now. So work 8 hours a day doing something relating to your job search and self-marketing. The more you put yourself out there, the higher the chances of being seen.
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Interview Advice: Post Interviewing TipsYou did you best, now remember to let it go.
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I'm Hungry for an Interview!Lunch interviews are becoming an increasingly popular recruiting method. Some interviewers are so busy that meeting you for lunch is the only way to fit it in their schedule.
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Phone Interview Advice: What to Do Before and During the InterviewHave these items ready and in front of you: your résumé, job description, questions to ask the employer, notes about the company, and your calendar/schedule.
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Interviewing Advice: Addressing a LayoffA layoff can be an unpleasant experience and probably not one you want to relive over and over during interviews. The way you handle this topic can make or break an opportunity to move forward with your career and leave the past behind.
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Negative Body Language During an Interview & Question CategoriesAvoid these actions, so the interviewer knows you are interested. These actions are also distracting and annoying.
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Strike a Pose! (On Your Job Interview)Look your best when you go to a job interview. Dress one step above the dress required for the job. You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it a good one.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 8: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Unfortunately with today's online hiring and recruitment practices, some of the older job search methods, like only posting your resume on a job board like Monster, do not cut it anymore.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 7: Researching & NetworkingResearch your industry and get to know everything about the power players. Learn about labor market trends, because it can help to find out who is hiring and what skill sets are going to be needed in the future.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 6: The Social Networking TrifectaIf you are not a member already, you need to join what we call "The Social Networking Trifecta". It consists of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. You are probably asking yourself, "Do I really need to be on ALL of them?" The answer is: Yes.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 5: Making the Most of Facebook in Your Job SearchDo not put anything on your profile that you do not want your future boss to see. Make sure all the information is valid and matches your LinkedIn and Twitter profiles.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 4: Resume PostingPost your resume onto numerous job boards (both general and niche job boards) and activate alerts on those sites, so when a company posts a position that matches your background those alerts are sent directly to your email.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 3: Marketing YouHere is a list of the ways to market yourself on the Internet.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 2: The EssentialsThe main advantages of using the Internet as job search tool are that it is accessible 24 hours a day; you can apply to any location, and control a more detailed job search.
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Use the Internet to Find a Job. Part 1: The BasicsKnowing where to find a job is the first step. In today's career search, the Internet is vital. Gone are the days of faxing and door-to-door marketing.
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Pitfalls and Places You Should Avoid on Your Job SearchWhen job seekers are out on their own and sometimes do not think long enough before they jump into an opportunity, that might come few and far between, it can sometimes backfire and in turn hurt them emotionally and financially.
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Shhh...I'm Looking for WorkThere was a period where workers actually stayed on with an employer for a long time. Long enough to earn the famous "gold watch." Unfortunately times have changed and that is no longer an option for the majority of the workforce.
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Don't Forget to Mind Your Phone Manners!When speaking to or leaving a message for hiring managers or recruiters, it's important to follow some basic etiquette rules.
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Don't Go to a Career Fair Unless You Know What You're DoingThere are some techniques to utilize at a career fair. It's not supposed to be about long lines and bad parking. You need to do as much as you can to not waste your time, nor the time of the companies in attendance.