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First Time at Freebies 4 Mom?

Welcome to Freebies 4 Mom, a blog by a mom of two toddlers who is passionate about helping others save money on their everyday purchases. You can save money by requesting free samples, using coupons, getting rebates, winning blog giveaways and sweepstakes, and learning how to live a more frugal lifestyle by getting things for free. My name is Heather, […]

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By |2013-05-19T19:29:52-05:00January 2, 2009 7:51 am|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |0 Comments

Welcome to Freebies 4 Mom

More than just about getting free stuff, Freebies 4 Mom is about helping you learn how to save money on the products you use everyday. I do this by sharing the hottest free samples, coupons, rebates, blog giveaways, sweepstakes, and free resources. I also teach you how to stand up for yourself as an empowered consumer.

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By |2013-05-19T19:29:52-05:00January 1, 2009 8:30 pm|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |0 Comments

How to Spot a Job Recruiting Scam

There is no better teacher than personal experience, so when I almost fell for a recruiting scam I thought I better share my experience with you. First, you need to know that because you are in a job search, you are more susceptible to scams than others. That’s because you want to find a great job, and scammers can easily identify exactly what […]

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By |2024-04-15T17:21:22-05:00January 1, 2009 5:18 pm|Categories: 4MOM|0 Comments

Why I Created Career Networking Business Cards for my Job Search

Since I’m conducting a job search again, I thought it would be a good time to update this post! Many people I meet don’t have networking business cards, or they’re using cards from one of their “side hustles”. I recommend creating a business card specifically for your job search.

Networking is a powerful tool for your job search so you want to hand a Career […]

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By |2024-04-15T17:18:14-05:00January 1, 2009 5:17 pm|Categories: 4MOM|0 Comments

Why you should strive to be a benevolent during your job search

A benevolent is someone who gives without waiting to receive much in return. It’s a good thing to strive towards in all chapters of your life, but especially during your job search. The reason is that acting benevolently leaves a lasting impression on people. When they benefit from your advice or help, they are more likely to remember it and return the favor when […]

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By |2024-04-15T17:17:04-05:00January 1, 2009 5:16 pm|Categories: 4MOM|0 Comments

The Importance of Networking During Your Job Search


Networking is so important that I actually created a Networking is Valuable video about it for Brookwoods, the staffing agency I used to work for.

How important is networking for your job search?

I knew that networking would be important during my job search, but I didn’t realize exactly how important it would be until I was several months into my job search. Once you start actively expanding your network by attending networking events, […]

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By |2024-04-15T17:16:06-05:00January 1, 2009 5:15 pm|Categories: 4MOM|0 Comments

What I’ve Learned after 6 Months of Job Searching

It’s been 6 months since I started my job search for a full-time marketing position in Houston or remote. It’s been a wild ride but I’ve learned a lot about myself and about the current job search process!
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My Challenges:
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* Nobody wants to interview me, and if they do then they tell me I’m overqualified for the position! This is […]

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By |2024-04-15T17:14:57-05:00January 1, 2009 5:13 pm|Categories: 4MOM|0 Comments

Free Certifications and Courses for Marketing Professionals

When you’re looking for a job, you’re eager to add anything to your resume that will help you stand out among the crowd as the ideal candidate for a job. One thing that can help you stand out is having certifications. Where should you put these certifications on your resume? You can add them to your Marketing Skills section or if you […]

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By |2024-04-15T17:13:13-05:00January 1, 2009 5:12 pm|Categories: 4MOM|0 Comments

How I Handle Rejection in my Job Search (and why I feel like a Unicorn)

Lately, during my job search, I’ve been experiencing the harshness of feeling rejected. Now it’s not because I’m actually being rejected by people, systems or companies but that to me their responses (or lack thereof) feels like rejection to me.  Here are some examples of recent events that have made me feel rejected:
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I meet someone in-person who […]

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By |2024-04-15T17:02:30-05:00January 1, 2009 5:01 pm|Categories: 4MOM|0 Comments
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