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Myths And Misconceptions About Job Hunting

Posted on 29. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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In order to conduct an effective job search, you have to know what you are looking for, why you are looking and how to go about it. There are a few common myths and misconceptions to be aware of so your job hunt stays on the right path.
• After college, jobs come easily: You should [...]

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Tips For Writing Cover Letters

Posted on 27. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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A cover letter typically accompanies a resume. A good cover letter should complement a resume, not duplicate it. It's purpose is to interpret the resume and add your personal touch creating a critical first impression. So knowing these tips for writing cover letters could be just what you need to get that job interview over [...]

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Brainstorm Your Way To A New Career

Posted on 25. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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A great exercise to undertake if you're thinking of a change of career is to capture all the different ideas you have about possible career options in the one place. You can choose to use a few sheets of paper, a new notebook or a file or folder. It really doesn't matter as long as [...]

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Dealing With Gaps In Employment

Posted on 24. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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There are some simple strategies that can help you deal with gaps in employment.
How to Handle the Questions
The best way to handle a time gap of more than 2 years would be to be honest. If you took time off for personal reasons, for example, say so – but try not to give too many [...]

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Dealing with Job Loss – Stay Connected

Posted on 23. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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Dealing with job loss, particularly the feeling of isolation can come with job layoffs, can be challenging. For many people, the workplace is a central part of day to day social and human connections. When job layoffs hit, you often lose more than your job and your income, you also lose your daily structure and [...]

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Looking to stand out â€” or at least stay employed

Posted on 22. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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Looking to stand out â€” or at least stay employed â€” in the current deteriorating economy? Judith sills, a psychologist, suggests becoming your own brand.â€œIf your reputation is what people say about you, especially behind your back, and your rÃ©sumÃ© is what you say about yourself, especially on paper, your brand is all that â€” [...]

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No time for health and diet? Career-specific diet forums to the rescue

Posted on 21. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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So! You've finally gotten that dream job for which you've been searching for eons and eons. You find yourself enveloped in the daily excitement of producing results, discovering solutions, and beefing up the company's bottom line! Life is good until you realize:
You've kinda sorta forgotten about yourself. The time you used to spend at the [...]

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10 Six-Figure Jobs without a Professional Degree

Posted on 21. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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10 Six-Figure Jobs without a Professional DegreeEarning $100,000 in any profession requires a combination of hard work, career training, and personal experience. These ten jobs prove that you can grow your salary to six figures without a law degree or a medical school diploma. In all ten cases, online career training programs can help you [...]

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5 Rules of Thumb for Job Hunting

Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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5 Rules of Thumb for Job HuntingThree career experts and authors give ‘thumbs up’ or ‘thumbs down’ to long-held conventions.How many of us take for granted that certain rules are the norm for job hunting? Looking at some of those long-held conventions, ADVANCE spoke with three career experts and authors to get their “thumbs up” [...]

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It’s Job Hunting, Not Job Wishing

Posted on 19. Feb, 2008 by Bill.

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It is a new year and your resolution is a whopper: you want a new job. Great, but prepare to work your tail off. Not only are jobs a wee bit scarce, but most people do not understand the amount of effort required nor the tactics required to successfully land that dream job. The good [...]