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Attacking the Job Market and Workplace Proactively in Tough Times: A Roundup of Expert Advice

We asked job and career experts for tips on how workers and job-seekers can take a proactive stance to improve their jobs and careers, even in a tough economic climate — and we got an earful.

We asked experts to complete this sentence: “If you could offer one piece of advice for how workers and job-seekers can be proactive regarding their jobs and careers at this difficult time, it would be ________________________.”

Here’s what they said:

* Network
* Excel in Your Job
* Update and Optimize Your Resume
* Polish Your Interviewing Skills
* Make a Plan
* Know and Leverage Your Strengths and Accomplishments
* Update Your Skills
* Remain Flexible
* Be Persistent
* Market and Differentiate Yourself
* Consider Becoming a Free Agent
* Adjust your Mindset, Fight Fear, and Take Action

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Job Search Myth: The More Research the Better

Advice from Human Resources at Berkshire Capital:

Students should make themselves very familiar with the company and the history of that particular company. There is an abundance of information located on the Web site of each company. Students should also follow instructions very carefully. If we request a writing sample, transcripts, SAT scores, cover letter and resume that’s what we expect from each student. All the required materials are what we use to make our decision on who we want to interview.

The main problem with over-researching is that it steals from other activities: namely, meeting people directly.

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