Dear Career-Minded Professional,

To Find Your Dream Career, you need to avoid common job search and career mistakes and stand out from other candidates for the right reasons.

If you're tired of sending out numerous resumes and not getting an interview, attending countless interviews and not receiving a suitable job offer or getting conflicting job search advice, you've come to the right place!

My name is Carl Mueller and since 2000, I have worked as a professional recruiter, helping people just like you find their dream career.

More specifically, I get paid by hiring companies to help them find great people to join their firm.

Getting the wrong advice can seriously harm your ability to find your dream career.

So can making little mistakes during your job search that you may not even know you are making.

I have to know this stuff because it’s my job.

On this site, you’ll find resources to help you with each step of a typical job search:

• Writing a great cover letter that gets job interviews
• Building a resume that gets you in front of hiring managers
• Preparing for interviews and succeeding in them
• Organizing your reference checks (a BIG mistake is to underestimate the importance of them!)
• Getting the job offer
• Negotiating and accepting the job offer
• Resigning from your current position
• Handling a counter offer
• Career planning advice
• Long term career development strategies

The expertise needed to find your dream career is only a few clicks away!

Here's to your career success!

Carl

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Talk To Carl Mueller...Get Career Advice On The Phone! Want to talk to Carl Mueller regarding career advice? Pick up the phone and give me a call!

Dream Career Finder...An E-zine For Your Career! An e-zine to help you find your dream career! Sign up for the Dream Career Finder now and get career advice from a recruiter.

Effective Career Planner...A Free 5 Day Course To Propel Your Career The Effective Career Planner is a free 5 day course that provides tips to help move your career in the right direction quickly.

College Degree...Is A University Degree In Your Future? A college degree or diploma or a university degree can pay dividends throughout your career. Higher education can open new doors and increase your earnings too.

Career Help...Career Advice During Work Conflicts And Problems Career help regarding getting fired, laid off, demoted, being underpaid, having a bad boss, a victim of wrongful dismissal and other workplace problems.

Dream Career Central...Resources To Organize And Plan Your Job Search Dream Career Central is a career resources page to help organize and plan your job search.

Career Objective...State Your Career Objective Your career objective shows that you have focus in your job search and helps to clearly define your career goals.

Resume Cover Letter...Writing A Cover Letter That Gets Noticed! The goal of your resume cover letter is to get an interview. If your resume cover letter stands out from other people's, you will get noticed.

Resume...Write A Resume To Help Find Your Dream Career! The goal of your resume is to get an interview. Your resume needs to stand out from others to get you an interview.

The Job Search...Get Your Job Search Moving In The Right Direction Getting your job search moving in the right direction means doing several things to hunt for new job and doing them well.

Job Search Tips to Help Find Your Dream Career Job search tips that lead you to a successful career change. Each job search tip is related to a specific step

Job Interview...Types of Job Interviews You Might Experience The job interview is typically where jobs are won and lost and there are many different types of interviews you might face.

Job Interview Techniques..To Separate You From Other Job Searchers! Job interview techniques refer to a collection of tactics you need to apply during the job interview process. You must expertly apply these techniques to succeed.

Secret Interview Tips to Help Find Your Dream Career Interview tips and advice to help you prepare for interviews and get the job.

Reference Checks...The Last Step Before The Job Offer Good reference checks won't get you the job on their own but a bad reference check can cost you one.

Job Offer Letter...Negotiating and Evaluating The Job Offer Before you receive a job offer letter, you need to negotiate it and then accept the terms. You need to know how to resign from your current position.

Resignation Letter...How To Resign And Quit Your Job Writing a resignation letter and handling the resignation process itself with your manager.

Career Search...Career Planning For The Long Term Treat your career search as a long term journey. Decisions that you make today during job searches can affect you in the future.

Career Development Strategies Career development strategies to help you properly plan your job search. Career planning is especially important for the long term.

Career Articles To Give You The Advantage Over Other Job Searchers These career articles cover selected topics that will help you properly manage your career search.

A Work Life Balance...Achieving A Balance Between Work And Life A work life balance is when you understand how to get the proper balance between work and life and place the appropriate emphasis on each.

Career Education...How Continual Learning Helps Your Career Ongoing career education is a tool that career-minded people use to their advantage. There are more options than just university and college-level courses, too.

Career Resources...Suggested Resources To Help Your Career Here are suggested career resources to help you move your career forward.

Employer Resources...Advice And Resources For Hiring Managers Here are some employer resources that hiring managers can use when they require new staff.

Take Command of Your Career...and Find Your Dream Career! Take command of your career and find your dream career by keeping control of your job search. Do not put your job search in the hands of other people.

Phone Interview Etiquette...How To Approach A Phone Job Interview The phone interview is typically used to screen possible job candidates rather than inviting all of them in for longer face to face interviews.

Reasons For Getting Fired...Understanding And Avoiding This Fate There are many reasons for getting fired and not all have to do with poor performance. Here are some explanations for getting terminated from your job.

Entry Level Jobs...How To Get Your Foot In The Door Getting an entry level job can be a difficult task even when you're a recent graduate armed with a diploma or degree and figure that you're ready to take on the corporate world.

Entrepreneurial...Thinking About Being Self Employed? Are you entrepreneurial? If you are thinking of working for yourself, here are some thoughts about self employment from someone who is doing it.

Overworked...Are Your Overworked? Is It Your Organizational Skills Or The Job? Being overworked, over stressed and eventually being left burned out can be a problem for many people in the corporate world.

Carl Mueller...A Short Bio On Carl Mueller The Author Of Find Your Dream Career About Me Is A Short Bio On Carl Mueller Who Is The Author Of www.find-your-dream-career.com

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New Business Opportunities...Hot Online And Offline Business Ideas Here are some new business opportunities and business ideas that you might consider if you are looking at changing careers.

Free Career Advice...And Various Career Musings And Thoughts Here is some free career advice and various career musings and thoughts you can use during your career and during career changes.

Goal Setting...Short and Long Term Career Goals Goal setting in a career context can refer to things such as monetary goals, material goals and goals related to your level of position.

Employee Leasing...What Does An Employee Leasing Firm Do? Employee leasing refers to when a company takes over the human resources duties of another firm. The employee leasing firm hires the company's staff and then leases staff back to the company.

Online College Degree...Is An Online Education In Your Future? Getting an online college degree is an option that many are turning to in order to further their career while maintaining their job.

Recruiters...Can Recruiters Help Your Job Search? How can recruiters help you during your job search and should you be using recruiters to further your career?

Dead End Job...Do You Have A Dead End Job? If you have a dead end job and see no future, it can be a depressing time. Is it really your job that is the problem or is it something else?

Cover Letter Writing Tips...To Create A Great Cover Letter Here are some cover letter writing tips to help you put together a cover letter that gets read.

Reference Check Questions...Questions Often Asked Of Your References There are many possible reference check questions your references might be asked. Here are some typical reference check questions employers often asked.

Reference Letter...Are Reference Letters Still Used? While the reference letter used to be common, verbal reference checks are now the norm. Are reference letters still acceptable?

Negotiating A Job Offer...Getting The Best Job Offer Possible Negotiating a job offer is something many job searchers have difficulty with. Job offer negotiation is an important part of ensuring you get the best offer possible.

Job Offer Components...What Information Should A Job Offer Contain? A job offer can take many different forms. There are many components that might be contained in your job offer and some that are optional.

Accepting A Job Offer...Tips For Returning Your Accepted Job Offer Accepting a job offer might seem easy to figure out but there are some considerations regarding job offer acceptance.

First Interview...What Happens During The First Interview? The first interview for a job can take several forms and can have several main purposes.

Second Interview...You Passed The First Interview, Now What? The second interview is an indication that the company is interested to continue considering you for the job. What happens in the second interview?

Human Resources Interview...The HR Interview The human resources interview is often the first part of the interview process conducted by an HR staff member.

Internal Job Interview...Interviewing For A Job Within Your Company An internal job interview occurs when you interview for a job within the company you already work for. Here are some considerations.

The Stress Interview...Stressful Interviews And How You Can Success In Them The stress interview is a type of interview that some companies use to put you under pressure to see how you perform.

The Group Interview...Interviewing Several People Simulataneously A group interview is when you are interviewed at the same time as other people for the same job, possibly by more than one interviewer.

The Panel Interview...Being Interviewed By Two Or More People Simultaneously A panel interview occurs when you are interviewed by a group of two or more people at the same time. Such an interview can be stressful and challenging for several reasons.

Here Is A Great Decision Making Tool For Your Career Here is a great decision making tool for your career.

Exit Interview...What Is It And Why Does It Occur? An exit interview often takes place after you have resigned a job but before you quit.

Resignation...Delivering Your Resignation Letter Delivering your resignation letter or even resigning in person can be a difficult and emotional time especially if you have a good relationship with your boss.

Cold Calling And Voicemail...You Make A Call And Reach Voicemail Cold calling and voicemail go hand in hand. Often the phone you call goes to voicemail so should you leave a message and if so what should you so?

Resume Myths...Exposed! There are many resume myths that exist so here are a few you need to know how to handle.

Resume Format...How Should You Structure Your Resume? How should you design your resume format so that it properly describes your skills and experience?

Contact Management...Managing The People Who Help Your Career Contact management in a career sense refers to managing the people who help your career by keeping in touch with them.

Changing Jobs...Have You Switched Job And Now Regret It? When changing jobs, you might start your new job and then regret it. What can you do?

Your Job Hunt...The Job Search Management Process Your job hunt can take many forms but your best bet is to do several things and do each of them well.

Successful Job Search...How Can You Ensure It? How can ensure a successful job search? You obviously want to conduct it as well as possible.

Are You A Problem Solver? Companies generally want to hire a problem solver. They hire people to solve a problem that they have and you need to reflect this to get the job.

Sense Of Urgency...Do You Have It? Do you have a sense of urgency with regards to your job search and career in general?

Job Application Deadline...Do You Apply For Jobs At The Last Minute? Waiting until the job application deadline to apply for a job might not be your best bet if hiring managers start putting their interview list together when they start receiving resumes.

The Best Job Search...The Best Time To Look For A Job The best job search is one that utilizes several search techniques well but there can also be an ideal time to actually look for a job.

References...The Reference Check Is Not A Formality References and the reference check stage is not a formality. I bet you do not take this stage as seriously as you should.

Are You A Hireable Candidate?Are You Placeable Though? A hireable candidate is a job searcher who is desirable in the eyes of hiring managers and recruiters. Are you hireable?

Career Tips...To Manage Your Career For The Long Term Here are some career tips to help you manage your career for the long term.

Decline An Interview...Declining An Interview For A Job You No Longer Want If you decline an interview for a job you no longer want, you need to first be sure that your reasons for doing so are correct and accurate.

The Long Distance Interview...Traveling To A Job Interview A long distance interview is when you travel to an interview and might even be flown in for it. There are extra considerations when thinking about relocating for a job.

Behavioral Interview Preparation...Preparing For Behavioral Interviews Behavioral interview preparation involves ensuring that you are ready to answer specific open ended questions about your past experiences.

The Behavioral Interview...Getting Ready For A Behavioral Interview The behavioral interview tends to involve questions related to specific skills and experience you have and relating it to the job you are interviewing for.

The Lunch Interview...Eating And Interviewing For A Job The lunch interview involves eating and interviewing for a job often in a restaurant and can add stress to an already stressful situation

The Informational Interview...Networking Your Way To A New Job The informational interview can be a great way to expand your network and be introduced to people who can positively influence your job search.

Interview Rejection...Why Did You Get Rejected For The Job? Getting the job interview and then getting the rejection letter is a disappointing experience especially when you really wanted the job. Here are typical reasons for getting rejected.

Here Is A Job Interview Tip That Might Help To Put The Interview In Perspective Here is a job interview tip that might help you. Interviewing is difficult and the person interviewing you might not know what they are doing. What does this mean to you?

Interview Body Language...What Do Your Mannerisms Say About You? Your interview body language can say a lot about you during the interview but you also need to pay attention to the body language of the interviewer, too.

Problem Solving Interview...Situational Interviewing The problem solving interview could involve the interviewer asking you questions that may initially seem unsolvable without more information or perhaps a calculator.

Positive Attitude...How Remaining Positive At Work Has Helped Me A positive attitude in the workplace has helped me survive and I mean that literally. I have survived numerous downsizings while colleagues were getting laid off.

A Positive Attitude At Work...Traits Of Positive People I have noticed that people who have a positive attitude at work often have similar positive traits that help them succeed.

Sample Career Objective...Career Objective Examples To Get You Started A sample career objective might be what you need to help get you started. Here are some sample career objectives and examples of how you might structure yours.

Career Objective Statement...Career Objective Tips And Hints Your career objective statement should tell a potential employer what you offer their company and why they should interview you.

Sample Resignation Letter...Resignation Letter Example Here is a sample resignation letter template that you can customize when you resign from your employer to begin a new job.

How To Write A Resignation Letter When Quitting Your Job How to write a resignation letter is a fairly straightforward task. You want to be brief and cordial when you quit your job.

Entrepreneur...Are You Entrepreneurial? An entrepreneur is often described as being someone who is self employed, a risk taker, creative and imaginative. Do have what it takes to be entrepreneurial?

Office Politics...Dealing With Office Politics Office politics can be something you face especially in medium to large sized companies where different agendas might be at play. Dealing with office politics might be something you need to handle.

Achieving Work Life Balance...Personal Life Improvements Achieving work life balance can be helped by making improvements in how you work and in aspects of your personal life too. Here are some suggestions to achieve a work life balance.

Wasting Time ...Eliminating Classic Time Wasters At Work Wasting time at work is easy to do and can make you feel like you have too much work. Here are suggestions for improving your time management.

Multiple Job Offers...Are You Weighing More Than One Job Offer? Are you weighing multiple job offers? Imagine having more than one job offer to choose from and wondering what the best course of action is.

Your Job Offer....How To Accept A Job Offer Until you get your job offer letter in writing, you do not have a job offer. Here are some thoughts regarding accepting a job offer after it has been received.

The Job Fair...How A Career Fair Can Help Your Job Search The job fair can be a useful way to find a new entry level job but some companies also use career fairs to find experienced staff too.

Job Training...Job Experience And Skills Usually Count More Job training can certainly help your skills, your knowledge and your career in general but it does not always replace hands on experience.

The Job Description...Your Skills And Your Suitability For The Job The job description should give you an indication of the skills and experience required for a position but unfortunately job descriptions are not always well written.

Your Job Title...Is The Job Title Important To You? Is your job title important enough that you would turn down a job offer if it came with an unsuitable job title? I know people who would turn down a job in such a case.

Salary Negotiation...Negotiating Salary And Compensation Salary negotiation does not have to mean sticking to salary. What about negotiating bonus, vacation time or start date? Here are a few more compensation points you might negotiate.

How To Write A Cover Letter...Covering Letter Tips The question of how to write a cover letter is answered by ensuring you follow several simple guidelines.

Favoritism In The Workplace Favoritism in the workplace can occur in many different ways. One example of workplace favoritism I noticed was when a manager consistently hired friends and former colleagues in their new position.

Job Salaries...How To Find A Salary Guide For Compensation Info If you want information on job salaries, here is one salary guide based on employee surveys that might help you determine your worth.

Self Improvement...Tips For Bettering Your Skills Self improvement tips, education, job interview skills and where to get career advice from.

My Website...Build a Website Just Like I Did. If you like my website here is how I did it. I built it myself but I did have a little bit of help!

College Loan...College Student Loan And Student Debt A college loan is a form of debt that you can use to pay for your education while attending school and pay back once you have graduated.

College...Choosing A College And School Selection Choosing a college to attend can be one of the most important decisions of your life. There are certainly many factors to consider when choosing a school to attend.

Salary...Salary Negotiation And Job Salaries Your salary is obviously a personal subject but when negotiating salary, you need information at your fingertips regarding how much the company is willing to pay for the job.

Unemployed...Unemployment, Laid Off, Fired And Other Reasons To Job Search If you are unemployed whether it is due to being laid offer, fired or otherwise downsized, here are some thoughts regarding job searching when out of work.

Interviewing For A Job Interviewing for a job can be stressful but job interview skills can be learned, practiced and improved upon to increase the chances you get the job.

Choosing Your Occupation For The Long Term Choosing your occupation can be a difficult task if you are unsure of what jobs interest you and what sorts of employment opportunities are actually available.

Aptitude Test...The Personality Test And Occupational Test An aptitude test, occupational interest test or skills test can help you understand what careers are ideal for you.

Contract Jobs...Is Contract Work Higher Paying Than A Fulltime Job? Can you earn more money with contract jobs than with a fulltime job? What are the benefits of being a contractor?

Online College...Online Degree And Long Distance Education An online college degree might be an alternative to attending regular college classes if long distance education through an online program is preferable to you.

Executive MBA Program...The Difference Between An EMBA and MBA The Executive MBA program is also know as the Executive MBA or simply EMBA and is targeted to seasoned business professionals who want to improve their education and have money to spend.

Online Executive MBA...Online EMBA Through Long Distance Learning An online Executive MBA or online EMBA can be a viable alternative to getting your MBA in person in a traditional Master of Business Administration program.

Online University Degree...Web Based Long Distance Education Pursuing an online university degree is a form of long distance learning but delivered over the Internet. Web based learning is becoming more popular and might offer you several benefits.

College Life Experience...College Life Explained College life experience can be a big change from high school. Attending university exposes you to many different things such as living away from home that you have to deal with.

Online MBA Degree...Completing An MBA Degree Online Completing an online MBA degree is an alternative to completing a traditional Masters of Business Administration program when time and cost are issues.

Online Accredited College...Finding Online Universities That Are Legitimate Finding an online accredited college can be a difficult task because you want to find a legitimate educational provider who meets certain standards and criteria.

Adult College Education...College For Adults While continuous learning can benefit in many ways, an adult college education can often open doors that might not have been available to you. Some companies require potential staff to hold a degree.

MBA...The Masters of Business Administration Degree The MBA (Masters of Business Administration) degree is a very popular post graduate business management designation aimed at people with at least several years or more work experience.

Masters Degree...Options For Masters Degrees And Post Graduate Studies There are many options for gaining a masters degree such as an MBA or Masters in Engineering but there are plenty of other options for post graduate studies.

Master of Healthcare...For Healthcare Management Professionals The Master of Healthcare degree is often referred to as Master of Healthcare Administration and focuses on preparing you to manage a healthcare institution.

Business School...Life In A Top Business School Attending business school was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I attended a top business school and found many benefits which are discussed on this page.

Master of Psychology Degree...Options For Psychology Graduates A Master of Psychology degree can offer a graduate career options in areas such as the research, education, non profit and legal professions among others.

The Ideal Job Search...The Typical Job Search Process The ideal job search might consist of you applying for a job, getting the job and then living happily ever after. Job searching unfortunately is not that simple.

Job Search Mistakes You Need To Avoid People make many job search mistakes and other errors during their career that cost them. Here are a few to avoid.

The Job Search Process There is a typical job search process than many job searchers end up going through when looking for a new job.

Why A Hiring Decision Is Made...Why Someone Gets Hired And Others Do Not A hiring decision takes place when the hiring manager decides that a job candidate is the best person for the job. Why are some people hired and others rejected?

Recruitment...Recruiting, Hiring And Staffing Recruitment is what recruiters get paid to do. They get paid to help companies find staff. Using a recruiter can have pros and cons. Do you know what they are?

Foreign Language Education...Learn A New Language A foreign language education can pay off during your career. Learning a new foreign language can open new career opportunities especially in companies that might prefer multi lingual candidates.

Insurance...Is Medical Or Life Insurance Of Interest To You? I chose to purchase medical insurance when I became self employed in 2000. I also paid for health insurance in 1995 when I was working overseas.

Life Insurance...Is A Life Insurance Policy For You? Life insurance might be an investment you choose to make to help protect your family and their financial situation in the case of your untimely death.

Medical Insurance...Health Insurance Protection For You I first purchased medical insurance in 1995 and again in 2000 when I became self employed in 2000 and it is something that has paid off for me.

Suggested Links...Suggested Resources To Help Find Your Dream Career Here are some suggested links, some great resources to help you get a better resume, get cover letters that get read, win the job interview and eventually, get the job.

Cover Letter Writing And What It Should Accomplish The cover letter is often a very misunderstood aspect of job searching especially as more companies use various Internet job boards that often do not let you add a cover letter in your submission.

Learn A New Language...And Increase Your Hireability! There are many ways to learn a new language and doing so can benefit your career especially when an employer requires you to be multi lingual.

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