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Carefully craft resume; organize your search

Posted on 31. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Carefully craft resume; organize your search
So, the old job has become so unbearable you are about to do something crazy and begin that dreaded job search.With the new year come new trends in hiring. From a quicker interview process to plump perks, experts say getting hired in 2008 could be a smooth ride."Companies are taking [...]

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Tips to Boost Your Job Interview Confidence

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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You say you're feeling nervous about interviewing? Guess what – so is everybody else. It is very common to be nervous before the interview. It's also OK to be nervous. Being anxious can raise your energy level and that's a good thing.
Here are some other tips that will raise your energy and your confidence.
Demeanor, and [...]

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Portfolio careerists revel in change

Posted on 27. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Portfolio careerists revel in change
In an age of work re-invention, the small but growing tribe of people with “portfolio careers” is at the outer edge of career customization. They're diversifying their lives by pursuing several serious lines of work at once – a challenging yet fitting approach to the job insecurity that touches us all.
Entreprenurial [...]

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Nice Resume. Have You Considered Botox?

Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Nice Resume. Have You Considered Botox?
IN a new self-help book called “How Not to Look Old,” chapter headings in screaming capital letters warn readers of the dreaded signs of aging that are to be avoided at all costs. Skip to next paragraph
Television Magic: Frown Lines Disappear Just like clothing and hairstyles, the aging face is [...]

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The Sweet Spot For Resumes

Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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In sports and a variety of other activities from bridge building to nose piercing, the sweet spot is the point in the middle where impact will have optimal effectiveness. In resumes the sweet spot is the place to put your strongest information. This magic spot is at the top of your resume right under your [...]

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How to Prepare for a Layoff

Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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How to Prepare for a Layoff by Lifehack
Lately, it seems like each day brings yet another headline about impending corporate job cuts. Maybe you've even heard rumors that your own company is planning to downsize. Could your job be at risk?
Unfortunately, in today's world, no job is ever 100% secure. Layoffs have become standard operating [...]

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Resume Tips For a Paperless World

Posted on 22. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Common myths
Most of the commonly said myths about resumes come from people who still live in a world of paper. The fact is that resumes are now seldom on paper. The means by which to deal with documents without paper has been on the desks of managers for more than 15 years. If a manager [...]

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Practice For Your Job Interview With This Two-Minute Drill

Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Studies have shown that most people form an thought about another's capability or competence within the first two minutes, and as much as 93% of a person's communication effectiveness is determined by style – how someone comes across. In today's tight job market making a good impression isn’t only desirable – it is essential.
A look [...]

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Videotaping – A Highly Effective Interview Preparation Tool

Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Videotaping one's self is an effective method being used more commonly for a number of business-related purposes. Even business schools are promoting the use of such a technique when trying to effectively build one's talking capabilities or presentation style. But this isn’t the only area in which this technique is used. Career consultants and recruiters [...]

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A Guide to Layoff Survival

Posted on 18. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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A Guide to Layoff Survival
FastCompany.com offers you a guide to layoff survival and the job search. From the practical to the philosophical, get expert tips on how to survive the fall, and get back in the game.Amanda didn't see it coming. Her most current performance review was strong, plus she had a great rapport with [...]