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Why You Were Fired

Posted on 31. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Why You Were Fired
Fired from your job? Don’t know what to say in an interview? Career expert and author, Joyce Lain Kennedy, shares her twelve best job interview answers to the question “Why were you fired?”
Joyce Lain Kennedy is the nation’s first syndicated careers columnist. Her work is distributed by Tribune Media Services and appears [...]

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Resumes 101: Be professional, even when applying for jobs online

Posted on 19. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Resumes 101: Be professional, even when applying for jobs online
Dear full name of boss in charge,
When writing a cover letter to submit with a resume, be professional, especially if applying for jobs online. Many companies have moved into online applications or searching resumes via Web sites like Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com.
Be correct in both grammar and [...]

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Embellishing resume could cost your job

Posted on 17. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Embellishing resume could cost you job
Have you ever told a story and embellished the details a bit? I’ve certainly caught myself exaggerating on occasion, saying, “I waited an eternity for the subway to come,” or “It was the funniest joke ever.”
In those cases, the exaggeration is harmless. When it comes to your resume, though, overstating [...]

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Job Search Website Application Cheat Sheet

Posted on 14. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Job Search Website Application Cheat Sheet
Read on to find out how to give yourself an unfair advantage in applying on job search websites.
You need to approach a job search website not from the point of view of someone who wants a job, but from the point of view of the person who has to [...]

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The Ethical Job Hunter

Posted on 14. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

The Ethical Job Hunter
Knowing right from wrong is key to the MBA job quest. Exaggerated résumés, misrepresented job offers are dishonest—and counterproductive
In recent years, the ethics of running a business has garnered plenty of attention in the B-school classroom. But until now, MBA students rarely got a lesson on the rights and wrongs they themselves [...]

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Follow up wins the interview

Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Follow up wins the interview
You thought you were perfect for the job. So why isn’t your
phone ringing?
Let’s say you just sent your resumé off to 25 prospective
employers and now you’ve done your part. Now, you just sit
back and wait for the phone to ring. But why is nothing
happening?
Stop!
The Job Search Industry is Not [...]

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Rosy labor report belies job seekers

Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Rosy labor report belies job seekers
Monica Brown has 15 years of marketing and sales experience, nearly half as a manager, trainer or team leader. Today, she’s waiting tables.
For two months, the Alameda resident has risen at 6 a.m. each weekday and squeezed in at least three hours scanning job sites, filling out applications and tweaking [...]

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Baby boomers key to jobs outlook: staffing execs

Posted on 09. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Baby boomers key to jobs outlook: staffing execs
The aging Baby Boomer generation is key to the U.S. employment outlook over the next few years, as 60-somethings either retire or choose to work shorter hours, staffing executives say.
Employers are increasingly concerned about filling positions and are turning to older workers to train the next generation of [...]

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Executive and Mid Management Resume Tips

Posted on 05. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

Executive and Mid Management Resume Tips
Time for a career change? You’ve been thinking about it for some time now, and time is what little you have. Take heart! You have stumbled on the right page at the right time. Deborah James has some pointers for you in the following article. [...]

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What recruiters look for

Posted on 04. Dec, 2006 by Bill.

What recruiters look for

This isn’t going to be a “how to write a resume” blog. There are books, web sites and seminars dedicated to the subject. Rather, I’d like to put you in the mind set of a recruiter as I would look at a resume. Here is my advice on what [...]

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