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    Position yourself for success

    "When you try to look like a match for everything, you match nothing… re-tool yourself to appear more like a Swiss Army Knife: be clear in what each of your key skills is good for and demonstrate them with precision…"

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    Target where you want to work

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    Connect to people who can help

    "Start with one… ask this person to recommend you to 2-3 other people who might be connected to companies who are hiring people just like you… ask them to recommend you to 2-3 of their connections. Don't stop doing this until you get another job…"

    , CEO, best-selling author, created Performance-based Hiring

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