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Job Search Tip of the Day: Organize your

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - May 12, 2011, 8:35 am
Job Search Tip of the Day: Organize your in box. #Free #Job Search advice and #Resources: http://zfer.us/pYlby Filed under: advice
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Many Unemployed Missing Job Search Skills

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - May 5, 2011, 11:58 am
Many of the un- and under-employed are missing job search basics. The marketplace has undergone tremendous change recently and most job seekers are just not doing what they need to do to find a job. In short, they continue to apply old techniques to a new job market.
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Build A Job Search War Room

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Apr 19, 2011, 10:39 am
So if you can, find yourself a space where you can focus on the task at hand and you will be more successful over the long haul.
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First Session #FREE 6 wk #Job Search Gro

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Apr 14, 2011, 9:08 am
First Session #FREE 6 wk #Job Search Group Starting 4/18/11 11 am Lewes, DE Library #DE #Delmarva # MD email lifeworks@mail.com to register. Filed under: advice
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RT @juliaerickson: Get your copy of my e

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 29, 2011, 12:17 pm
RT @juliaerickson: Get your copy of my e-book “Your ‘Right Fit’ Job: Getting Work You Really Love” at my new website! http://myrightfitjob.com/e-book/ Filed under: advice
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RT @deborahkf: Are People Discriminated

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 4:05 pm
RT @deborahkf: Are People Discriminated More By Age or Appearance? | CAREEREALISM.com http://t.co/ayTUfOJ via @AddThis Filed under: advice
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RT @amywolferecruit: 8 Ways to Deal with

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 3:05 pm
RT @amywolferecruit: 8 Ways to Deal with the Monday Blues http://bit.ly/dXYbmV My fav-#4 music I started my day w/ a little @pink, @bonjovi and @hindermusic. Filed under: advice
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RT @maxgreentbkc: Another good one from

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 1:05 pm
RT @maxgreentbkc: Another good one from CAREEREALISM: “TAKING action is not the same as PLANNING action.” http://fb.me/JxTASIAT Filed under: advice
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RT @dehlersguam: 5 Ideas that Can Accele

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 9:52 am
RT @dehlersguam: 5 Ideas that Can Accelerate Your Leadership | CAREEREALISM.com http://t.co/lxrDZ52 via @AddThis Filed under: advice
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RT @mjwcareers:Thanks for sharing the po

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 8:16 am
RT @mjwcareers:Thanks for sharing the podcast Mary and thanks for being an awesome guest! #podcast #career #job #hunting #techniques #unusual Filed under: advice
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Check out my podcast with @MJWCareers re

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 10, 2011, 6:33 pm
Check out my podcast with @MJWCareers re: unusual job hunting techniques….Thanks Matt, really enjoyed talking with you! http://ow.ly/4c602 Filed under: advice
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RT @michellebeckham: RT @CareersClermont

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 3, 2011, 9:00 am
RT @michellebeckham: RT @CareersClermont: Consise and true – read this: RT @CAREEREALISM 7 Key Ways to Promote Your Personal Brand http://t.co/Di5ptVJ Filed under: advice
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RT @ohsheila99: 5 Things You Should Know

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 2, 2011, 1:00 pm
RT @ohsheila99: 5 Things You Should Know About References http://ow.ly/1byh0s Filed under: advice
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RT @lifepdq: RT @careerealism: Overcomin

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 2, 2011, 10:00 am
RT @lifepdq: RT @careerealism: Overcoming Time Management Obstacles: http://bit.ly/dH5eUN (by @MakeWordsHappy) Filed under: advice
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Thanks! RT @careeradvmoney: jtodonnell:

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 1, 2011, 7:00 pm
Thanks! RT @careeradvmoney: jtodonnell: 14 Tips for Working from Home: http://bit.ly/9IXaMF (by @MarySevinsky: Filed under: advice
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RT @careeradvmoney: jtodonnell: Is There

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 1, 2011, 10:00 am
RT @careeradvmoney: jtodonnell: Is There a Better Way to Explain Being Fired? http://bit.ly/ejEbVu: jtodonnell: Is There… http://bit.ly/igBGid Filed under: advice
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RT @leah_daniels: RT @kforceinc: New #jo

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Mar 1, 2011, 8:15 am
RT @leah_daniels: RT @kforceinc: New #job & new boss? Here’s how to start off on the right foot & build a successful relationship http://ow.ly/43nCj Filed under: advice
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RT @wise_man_say: How To Ease Tension In

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 28, 2011, 9:48 pm
RT @wise_man_say: How To Ease Tension In The Recruitment Process: http://bit.ly/eERb6B. Filed under: advice
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RT @reachurgoal: Your Brand Plan. We bui

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 14, 2011, 4:10 pm
RT @reachurgoal: Your Brand Plan. We build brand value for business and career. Hire well! – Personal Brand and Career Strategy CAREEREAL http://is.gd/NSFFtx Filed under: advice
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RT @careerealism: 5 Things You Should Kn

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 14, 2011, 11:50 am
RT @careerealism: 5 Things You Should Know About References: http://bit.ly/hGwfjo Filed under: advice
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RT @heatherhuhman: I'm always saying th

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 14, 2011, 9:57 am
RT @heatherhuhman: I’m always saying this! –> The Perfect Objective Statement for that Entry-level Job on @CAREEREALISM – http://bit.ly/i7uSU7 #JobAdvice Filed under: advice
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RT @herschbeincpa: RT @YoungCPANetwork:

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 9, 2011, 3:20 pm
RT @herschbeincpa: RT @YoungCPANetwork: Unique Brand Style: Let your appearance, attitude, and image constantly scream what you’re about: http://ow.ly/3RsHR Filed under: advice
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RT @youngcpanetwork: Tailor Your Resume

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 8, 2011, 3:20 pm
RT @youngcpanetwork: Tailor Your Resume to the Position: 5 biggest job application mistakes and how to avoid them: http://ow.ly/3RsLq Filed under: advice
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RT @attorneyjobs: 82% of Americans Will

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 8, 2011, 9:20 am
RT @attorneyjobs: 82% of Americans Will Stay Professionally Dissatisfied in 2011 http://ow.ly/3RD4i #career Filed under: advice
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Make Networking Work for You in 2011

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 7, 2011, 8:48 pm
Author Byline: Matthew Warzel Author Website: http://www.mjwcareers.com Are you are someone who says, “I HATE networking”? Why? Maybe you feel intimidated, are too shy, lack confidence, or do not know what to say. In addition to getting someone you know to introduce you to someone you do not kno...
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RT @careeradvmoney: jtodonnell: Confront

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 7, 2011, 4:35 pm
RT @careeradvmoney: jtodonnell: Confronting career issues with an open mind: http://bit.ly/hkZpj4: jtodonnell: Confronting career is… http://bit.ly/esyhS0 Filed under: advice
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RT @jcareers: RT @careerealism: How to p

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 7, 2011, 3:07 pm
RT @jcareers: RT @careerealism: How to properly label your resume document so it’s read by employers: http://bit.ly/eQuPDA Filed under: advice
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RT @jtodonnell: How to Get an Employer's

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 7, 2011, 3:07 pm
RT @jtodonnell: How to Get an Employer’s Attention in 20 Seconds: http://bit.ly/eQuPDA (by @GreatResume) Filed under: advice
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RT @careeradvmoney: CAREEREALISM: RT @Ar

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 2, 2011, 4:15 pm
RT @careeradvmoney: CAREEREALISM: RT @ArtBistroEditor: How to Be Brilliant Everyday: http://bit.ly/h0sd3U: CAREEREALISM: RT @ArtBist… http://bit.ly/h9Xarn Filed under: advice
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RT @intellegojobs: RT @careerealism: Top

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 2, 2011, 2:04 pm
RT @intellegojobs: RT @careerealism: Top 5 Habits for Career Success at Entry Level: http://bit.ly/h2RbId (by Yun Siang Long) Filed under: advice
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RT @kristiegibson: Jobseekers: Top 10 pe

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Feb 2, 2011, 2:03 pm
RT @kristiegibson: Jobseekers: Top 10 people you must have in your network: http://bit.ly/7XLx86 Filed under: advice
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Delmarva: Know of any free meeting rooms

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Jan 26, 2011, 1:31 pm
Delmarva: Know of any free meeting rooms for a small (4-10) job search group, especially Sussex? Thanks in advance for any help! Filed under: advice
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Taking THE PLUNGE! this year (Feb 6)…

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Jan 26, 2011, 9:15 am
Taking THE PLUNGE! this year (Feb 6)… Please make an online donation of any $ amt to benefit SPECIAL OLYMPICS! http://ow.ly/3Kgab THANKS! Filed under: advice
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What a nice way to end the year: Two cli

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Dec 31, 2010, 1:36 pm
What a nice way to end the year: Two clients with JOB OFFERS!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Filed under: advice
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#1 Piece of Resume Advice: Write For Your Audience

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Dec 13, 2010, 9:13 am
Whether you are writing a book, article, thesis, letter, or a resume, the same basic rule applies: Write for your audience (in this case, recruiters, hiring managers and your future boss). In the world of resume writing, that translates to two things.
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Should You Go Back to School? 4 Factors to Consider

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Dec 6, 2010, 7:26 pm
An article published earlier this month showed that more than half of recent graduates from college did not receive a job offer prior to graduation, regardless of their undergraduate major. September 2010 data showed that the average length of unemployment was more than eight months. Scary statistic...
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RT @un: Disabilities Day: What rights ar

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Dec 3, 2010, 1:25 pm
RT @un: Disabilities Day: What rights are outlined in the Disabilities Convention? http://bit.ly/h7K8OA ^ms Filed under: advice
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Thanks for RT @careeradvmoney: Proof of

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Dec 3, 2010, 12:46 pm
Thanks for RT @careeradvmoney: Proof of the Hidden Job Market: http://bit.ly/gqPQyH (by @MarySevinsky): http://bit.ly/h9Uhev ^ms Filed under: advice
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Filed under: advice

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Nov 29, 2010, 3:02 pm
Filed under: advice
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Who's Hiring in the Top IT Companies – Vol 1

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Nov 19, 2010, 2:19 pm
I've worked in partnership with a number of the larger technology companies. We all have our "external view" of a company's profile and corporate image. You really don't get a good feel for what a company is actually like until you've worked with them as a business partner or an employee.
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PROOF OF THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Nov 19, 2010, 12:00 pm
I have returned many clients to work as a result of accessing, either directly (cold calls) or indirectly (networking), but cannot think of any other ocassion when a job was created as a result of a cold call. My client is very excited about this opportunity in a new field and I will no longer feel...
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CAREER FAIR – DON'T HIRE ME!

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Sep 24, 2010, 1:41 pm
I am just coming from a career fair, here in Delaware and saw or heard many of the scenarios outlined below. A few I added from other career fair experiences, but not many! This is no commentary on Delawareans or those seeking to work in Delaware – I commonly see and hear many of these egregious...
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Standardized Exam Preparation Tips

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Sep 20, 2010, 11:04 am
Article Title: Standardized Exam Preparation Tips Author Byline: by Mary Gormandy White, M.A., SPHR, Mobile Technical Institute/MTI Business Solutions Author Website: http://www.mobiletechwebsite.com Whether you’re getting ready to apply for admission to college or are seeking a professional certi...
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Please enjoy Guest Post by Career Alley:

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Aug 23, 2010, 12:35 pm
Please enjoy Guest Post by Career Alley: Jobs in the Fast Lane http://ow.ly/2tlO1 Filed under: advice
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Jobs in the Fast Lane

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Aug 23, 2010, 9:29 am
Author Byline: CareerAlley Author Website: http://CareerAlley.com "Life in the fast lane Surely make you lose your mind" - The Eagles If you've been working for any length of time, I'm sure you've had the thought "How did I wind up in this job?". Not all of u...
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RT @MonsterCareers: Sample Resumes by In

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Aug 23, 2010, 9:22 am
RT @MonsterCareers: Sample Resumes by Industry http://mnstr.me/bRusJV #monsterww ^ms Filed under: advice
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Happy Monday all – looking forward to a

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Aug 23, 2010, 9:16 am
Happy Monday all – looking forward to a productive week!:-) Starting with recycling my old CDs! http://ow.ly/2tlaI Filed under: advice
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RTs and FF thanks! @lakeviewpantry @jeff

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Aug 20, 2010, 1:59 pm
RTs and FF thanks! @lakeviewpantry @jeffreyhartmann @careeradvmoney @theresumechick @CAREEREALISM @walmartcareers @ColetteCote @tekiebelu Filed under: advice
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8 Ways To Make A Great Interview First Impression

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Aug 20, 2010, 1:56 pm
First impressions are especially critical in an interview. Why do so few people do anything to manage the first impression they give, when research shows that most hiring decisions are made based on first impressions in the first 2-30 seconds
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RT @KatrinaKibben: RT @CAREEREALISM: 7 S

Mary Sevinsky posted an article on - Aug 20, 2010, 9:45 am
RT @KatrinaKibben: RT @CAREEREALISM: 7 Signs of Job Burnout (5 Ways to Fix It): http://bit.ly/6NV9g0 (by @TaiGoodwin) ^ms Filed under: advice
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About Me

Mary Sherwood Sevinsky, MS, CDMS, CCM
Vocational Expert

Mary currently works for a national company and provides résumé development and editing services. Mary is masters-prepared and has over eighteen years of experience in vocational assessment, counseling, and testimony, primarily assisting clients who are changing careers.

Areas of expertise include: Résumé! Development, Labor Market Surveys, Transitional Return to Work programs, Job Placement Assessment & Assistance. Contact Mary via Twitter or LinkedIn: MarySevinsky. Email directly: mary_sevinsky@hotmail.com

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