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		<title>Q&amp;A: Preparing For a Phone Interview</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Have a trusted colleague hold a non-interview conversation with you, and let him or her give you feedback on your tone, pauses and vocabulary. This is the kind of input you need in order to best pace yourself and to modify your usual way of speaking just enough to make you appear even more self-assured, confident and knowledgeable than you do in casual conversation.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Do I Disclose My Birthplace In My Resume?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Because ethnicity/race/national origin raise sensitive issues, you do not need to open the door to unnecessary inquiry around topics of this nature.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Is Working Overseas the Answer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A friend tells me I need to think about being employed oversees because the demand for professionals in other markets has been growing.  But, frankly, I have not had much exposure to other cultures, I only speak English and have never lived abroad.  What is your advice? How strongly should I consider my friend's advice?<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Is a Recruiter Worth the Price?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Q: How can a talent acquisition specialist/recruiter help our organization?  Our budget has been cut, and people just don’ t see value in outsourcing human resource functions.

A: An experienced recruiter can add immediate value to your search for top talent. A good recruiter understands that a number of elements comprise an entire process from beginning to end, and he or she knows how to orchestrate them.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: What To Do When You Need a Jump Start During Your Job Search</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Q: I am discouraged, upset and depressed about my job search.  What should I work on next?  My resume? Or ...?

A: Without a doubt, work on yourself first.  For now, set aside the resume, and stop typing the cover letter. No document will hide your frustration and upset feelings.   They manifest themselves one way or another, so addressing what is bothering you takes priority above developing your documents.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Are Cover Letters Still Useful?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[These days, my sense is employers use the cover letter as a candidate development tool.   In other words, once employers conduct initial screens for skill parity and interest, the cover becomes an additional tool to really get to know a candidate.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Should You “Date” Yourself On Your Resume?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Q: Should I include graduation dates and dates for all of my diplomas on my resume?  A recruiter told me to get rid of them because they "date" me.  What do you think?

A: The sad truth is when dates are left off the resume, the reviewer is likely to draw one of two conclusions: (1) The candidate is, in fact, an experienced professional, or  (2) The candidate is somehow trying to skew the truth.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: What Are the Hallmark Signs Of Leadership?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Q: As a recruiter, what do you look for in a leader?  What signs indicate leadership? 

A: Sometimes, it is difficult to quantify the traits comprising successful leadership.  The obvious traits include:  effective communication of a vision to others; the ability to execute; the ability to enroll others in the mission/vision, and the ability to generate resources to meet a mission/vision.  Stamina, resilience, persistence and integrity are other key qualities.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: What should be included in an Executive Director job description?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Q: What should be included in an Executive Director job description?
A:  The position description for an Executive Director should include language addressing core competencies and other operational skills.<br/>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: What leadership qualities are sought in a nonprofit Executive Director?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Alphonse</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Q:   What leadership qualities are sought in a nonprofit Executive Director? A:   The obvious leadership qualities of a nonprofit Executive Director include: vision; passion for the mission; strategic planning ability; financial management skills (budgeting, observance of accounting protocols, working knowledge of applicable tax laws); ability to communicate in writing and in speech with multiple stakeholders: [...]<br/>
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