Career and Job Search Blog
![[01.04.11] 3 Reasons Why Thomas Won the Ultimate Career Coaching Experience [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/01.04.11-3-Reasons-Why-Thomas-Won-the-Ultimate-Career-Coaching-Experience-Featured.png "[01.04.11] 3 Reasons Why Thomas Won the Ultimate Career Coaching Experience [Featured]")
Last month, we held a contest. We asked readers to post why they should win the Ultimate Career Coaching Experience and then told them to get as many votes as they could by having people hit the ‘Like’ button on their post. With just 4 days left in the contest, Thomas Bertin won.
![8 Things You Can Do in 1 Minute (Or Less) to Improve Your Career [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/8-Things-You-Can-Do-in-1-Minute-Or-Less-to-Improve-Your-Career-Featured.png "8 Things You Can Do in 1 Minute (Or Less) to Improve Your Career [Featured]")
We live in an on-demand, no-patience society. From the moment we wake up until the moment we go to sleep, we are presented with images and ads that remind us what we have isn’t good enough. Better, faster and cheaper is the mantra we are forced to swallow.
![[01.04.11] Single-Most Important Letter You May Ever Use in a Job Search [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/01.04.11-Single-Most-Important-Letter-You-May-Ever-Use-in-a-Job-Search-Featured.png "[01.04.11] Single-Most Important Letter You May Ever Use in a Job Search [Featured]")
Clearly, there are many more rejections in a professional job search than there are offers. And there should be. After all, if you are not getting rejections than you are not seeing many opportunities.
![[01.03.11] 5 Steps to an Excellent Interview [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/01.03.11-5-Steps-to-an-Excellent-Interview-Featured.png "[01.03.11] 5 Steps to an Excellent Interview [Featured]")
As an Interview Preparation Expert and Career Coach I leverage my skills and experience as a Recruiter, Human Resource Professional, and Student of Life to guide clients in their interview preparation.
![[01.02.11] JT & Dale [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/01.02.11-JT-Dale-Featured.png "[01.02.11] JT & Dale [Featured]")
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
![[12.28.10] Job Search - Part Popularity Contest [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/12.28.10-Job-Search-Part-Popularity-Contest-Featured.png "[12.28.10] Job Search - Part Popularity Contest [Featured]")
This is the last week of the contest we are holding where one lucky reader will win the Ultimate Career Coaching Experience.
![[12.26.10] JT & Dale [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/12.26.10-JT-Dale-Featured.png "[12.26.10] JT & Dale [Featured]")
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
![[12.21.10] 3 Signs You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/12.21.10-3-Signs-You’re-Sabotaging-Your-Job-Search-Featured.png "[12.21.10] 3 Signs You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search [Featured]")
I talk to a lot of people who have gone through a job transition during the last few years. Although most people agree both the economy and the job market are tough right now, I sometimes wonder if people really grasp just how challenging things are for a lot of people.
![[12.20.10] 4 Keys to Help Career Seekers Keep Seeking [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/12.20.10-4-Keys-to-Help-Career-Seekers-Keep-Seeking-Featured.png "[12.20.10] 4 Keys to Help Career Seekers Keep Seeking [Featured]")
I recently delivered a new program I created as a platform off my upcoming book, Career Transition-make the shift: The 5 Steps to Successful Career Transition.
![[12.18.10] JT & Dale [Featured]](http://www.careerealism.com/home/jtodonnell/careerealism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/12.18.10-JT-Dale-Featured.png "[12.18.10] JT & Dale [Featured]")
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
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