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“Job Seekers, Take Heart — and Control”

Filed under Interviewing, Job Hunting, Job Search Process
Posted by Libraries, May 02, 2006
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Business Week Online, 3/31/06, p. 2

Job hunting, to say the least, is a daunting process. The inherent difficulties in finding steady employment are enough to frustrate even the most optimistic of candidates. It is essential to regard every rejection by a potential employer as an opportunity for personal advancement and growth. Be prepared to honestly critique yourself, and seek out areas of improvement. Doing so will serve you well as you navigate the world of job hunting.

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Need more help organizing and staying motivated for your job search? Check out our new page on Job Search Strategic Planning at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career
/transitions/strategic.shtml. This page is part of the Transitions: Classroom to Career program for new Simmons graduates. We also invite your to attend our Transitions seminar and peer support series. Please see http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/
transitions for details.

—Doug Devanney