Archive for March, 2008

Make sure that potential job’s worth the move

Posted on 17. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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Make sure that potential job’s worth the move
Looking at a job that would require relocation? Consider financial and nonfinancial factors when deciding whether it’s worth pulling up stakes
When Todd Mark was offered a job in Dallas, he had to consider lots of factors to determine whether it would be worth it for him to move [...]

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How to Ace an Executive-Level Job Interview

Posted on 16. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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How to Ace an Executive-Level Job Interview
You've been contacted by an executive recruiter about an opportunity to interview for a position at a successful company. The job the executive recruiter describes sounds perfect for you. You want the position so badly, you dream about it at night. To make your dream a reality, you [...]

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The evolution of a resume: Video, Web profiles are new territory

Posted on 15. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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The evolution of a resume: Video, Web profiles are new territory
Miguel Merino's online resume has the usual rundown of work experience and education. But the University of Miami senior music performance major takes it a step further by letting visitors listen to his tracks, read critics' reviews, see a list of upcoming gigs [...]

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The Secrets of the Best Covering Letters – Tips, Advice and Suggestions

Posted on 14. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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When reading travel industry job applications, I find the covering letter is often treated as an afterthought… a formality only included because convention dictates it should be so. That's actually the wrong way to think about things, and here's why: The CV cover letter is the first thing your contact at the organization will see, [...]

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How To Write A Cover Letter That Gets You An Interview!

Posted on 14. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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If you think that a cover letter is a waste of time, then you could be missing out on lots of opportunities. A cover letter may seem a bit formal and old fashioned, but many recruiters or hiring managers use the cover letter you provide to screen out unsuitable candidates. It is an opportunity for [...]

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If a layoff looms, be prepared

Posted on 12. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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If a layoff looms, be prepared
The days when most folks joined a company right out of school and remained until retirement are long gone. Today, people intentionally change jobs numerous times during their lifetimes. Unfortunately, such changes aren't always voluntary, as anyone who's been laid off knows.
If you've recently been laid off or [...]

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Landing a job is hard in tough economic times, but persistence is the key

Posted on 12. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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Landing a job is hard in tough economic times, but persistence is the key
Job hunting during tough economic times can be an overwhelming task, with scores of people competing for a small number of jobs.
It's an especially difficult job market in the Northern San Joaquin Valley, job seekers say, where the housing fallout [...]

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How to Ace a Phone Interview

Posted on 11. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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How to Ace a Phone Interview
You haven't been to company headquarters yet, it's just a first step, but how do you impress enough over the phone to get a face-to-face interview? More and more companies are using phone interviews before bringing job candidates in and you have to be memorable – not just with [...]

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So You Hate Your Job

Posted on 10. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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Are you a working mother that feels trapped? If you are so miserable in your job that you have considered shooting yourself in the foot so you wouldn't have to go to work then it is time to change jobs.
This may sound like an exaggeration, but I read somewhere that 77% of Americans said they [...]

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Getting desperate in search for job? Here are some tools that can get you back into the employment ranks

Posted on 09. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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Getting desperate in search for job? Here are some tools that can get you back into the employment ranks David Marshall got laid off this past October for the second time in two years. The 61-year-old credit manager fears the worsening economy will leave him jobless longer than his last six-month bout. “I am discouraged,” [...]

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Why Your Job Search Isn’t Working & How to Improve It

Posted on 08. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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Why Your Job Search Isn't Working & How to Improve It
Too often, job seekers ignore the warning signs indicating that their search tactics aren't getting them anywhere. Ignorance is bliss, right? Wrong. The longer you wait to take corrective action, the longer you'll be unemployed or stuck in a job you hate. So fess [...]

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Staying Upbeat During a Job Search

Posted on 07. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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Staying Upbeat During a Job Search
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That oft-quoted directive is easier said than done. In fact, if you don't get angry, frustrated or depressed during a job search, you may blow off steam at the wrong time or place.
Assuming that your resume is finished and your expectations [...]

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How To Approach Being Downsized From Your Job

Posted on 06. Mar, 2008 by Bill.

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