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Kevin Donlin is contributing co-author of "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0." Kevin has been interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, ABC TV, CBS Radio, Fox News, and others. For a free Guerrilla Job Search audio CD, visit www.MyNewJobHunt.com.

Four Job Search Basics

I got an email yesterday from a Minnesota man who wrote: "I followed all of your advice but I have not gotten any job interviews. Do you have any other suggestions?"

I took a quick look at his LinkedIn profile and found that he hasn't followed all of the advice I gave him.

He hasn't followed any of it, as a matter of fact.

And yet he wants more ideas from me.

Updated: April 19, 2009, - 10:56 PM

How To Nullify Negative Thinking, Quash Feelings Of Being Overwhelmed, And Get Hired Faster

The most brilliant job-search plan in the world won’t get you hired by itself.

You have to take action.

But before you can act, you must decide to act.

And that’s where things get tricky.

Updated: April 13, 2009, - 10:41 AM

Four People-Powered Job Search Tactics

If you’re in the job market now, you may be in search of new ideas.

Want some?

Good.

How about four?

Updated: March 23, 2009, - 10:40 AM

How To Create Your Own Job Market

If you’ve been looking for the right job without success, maybe you ought to stop.

Instead, try looking for the right employers.

Updated: March 02, 2009, - 10:22 AM

Don't Send a Cover Letter

As a rule, most employers hate reading cover letters. Because nearly all of them are what I call, 3B: bland, boring and banal.

In fact, most cover letters are such formulaic exercises in boredom that I suggest you stop sending them to employers.

That’s right. Don’t send a cover letter.

Instead, send a sales letter.

Updated: February 22, 2009, - 11:07 PM

Three More Habits of Highly Successful Job Seekers

Three More Habits of Highly Successful Job Seekers

Last time, I wrote about the three habits of highly successful job seekers that I have observed after counseling thousands of people since 1996.
To recap, they are:
1) Begin with clarity;
2) Take immediate, intelligent, massive action; and
3) Leave your comfort zone
Today, I’d like to share three more habits that can put you on the fast track to your next job. Note: These are recession-proof. They work in good times and in bad.

Updated: February 18, 2009, - 10:14 AM

Three Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

After speaking and writing to more than 20,000 job seekers since 1996, I've met hundreds of folks who seem to sail smoothly from one position to the next, in good times and in bad.

What do they do differently from average job seekers, who take 19.7 weeks to get hired, according to Dec. 2008 figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics?

Updated: February 09, 2009, - 09:41 AM

Two More Job-Search Success Stories

Despite the down economy, there are plenty of jobs and internships to be had for anyone willing to work smartly and diligently to meet more hiring authorities. You can do it the old-fashioned way -- networking in person and by phone -- or using new social media, like Facebook.

Updated: February 02, 2009, - 11:53 AM

The Perfect Job Search?

Your next job is out there waiting for you. Where?

Updated: January 25, 2009, - 05:58 PM

Honey Bees, Job Leads, And The Best Employers You’ve Never Heard Of

Precession, as defined by the American polymath Buckminster Fuller, is the effect that bodies in motion have on other bodies in motion.
To illustrate, think of a honey bee (and, yes, this will help your job search!)

Updated: January 18, 2009, - 10:18 PM