Monthly Archives: December 2009

Execs in Demand Need Key Qualities

By Karen Kodzik | Published: December 29, 2009

see article in today’s MN Business magazine in the HR Expert Forum http://www.minnesotabusiness.com/0p335ec16ea244/executives-in-demand-need-peak-qualities/

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What to say to relatives over the holidays when you are looking for a job

By Karen Kodzik | Published: December 24, 2009

http://www.twincities.com/watchdog/ci_14056230

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The Biggest Mistakes Job Seekers Make During the Holidays

By Karen Kodzik | Published: December 19, 2009

1. Not taking advantage of holiday gatherings where there will be various groups of people to network with. 2. Losing 2-3 weeks of traction by not keeping up with job search activities over the holidays. Christmas and New Years are just 2 days. I see people take 2-3 weeks off from search. 3. Not being prepared to talk about [...]

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5 tips on preparing for a Presceening Interview

By Karen Kodzik | Published: December 16, 2009

http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m12d15-5- Ways-to-Prepare-for-a-Prescreening-Interview

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Prescreening Interviews

By Karen Kodzik | Published: December 11, 2009

Hopefully by understanding the role of the prescreening interview it will help you best prepare for it, interview well and move on to the next step in the interview process. The prescreening interview has become common place in the job market. The purpose of the prescreening interview is strictly to determine if you meet the minimum [...]