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Resume Rules Meant To Be Broken

Posted on 29. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your resume after a prospective employer receives it? It used to be that someone a human would sift through all the resumes, scanning for keywords and relevant experience. In todays job hunting world, that human has, in many cases, been replaced by a computer. Thats right. The finely [...]

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Don’t make these job-search mistakes

Posted on 28. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Don’t make these job-search mistakes
Before John Yocca found his current job, he had been unemployed for seven months. Unexpectedly laid off as part of a major downsizing, Yocca took some time off trying to figure out what he wanted to do.
Now a senior account executive with Stern and Associates in Cranford, Yocca eventually found temporary [...]

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Advice on How to Ask for a Raise

Posted on 27. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Yes, you have been working for a while at your current job. Yes, you have been working hard. Yes, you have made some definite positive changes for the company. Now it is time for you to make some more money. But the question is, why won’t the boss give it to me? The answer is [...]

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Switching jobs: Tap existing skills when changing your career

Posted on 27. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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After working 16-hour days for seven years as an investment banker, Rachel Thebault decided to follow her dream: a career in baking. All it took for her to decide to go from banker to baker was a batch of chocolate truffles.
Thebault had been baking as a hobby since she was a child. But the demands [...]

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6 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job

Posted on 22. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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6 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
Do you have a job that’s just like everyone else’s? Are you looking for a nine-to-five…but wish you weren’t? Do you wish there was another option, one that would lead to an exciting, unique, and fulfilling line of work?
I recently interviewed more than 100 people who currently hold their [...]

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Freelance Jobs 101 – The Freelance Provider & Buyer Guide

Posted on 21. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Being a freelancer simply mean you work for yourself and provide a service or talent which can be outsourced. There are a number of services which can be outsourced, such services include programming, writing, web design, search engine optimization, etc. Services such as these usually can be accomplished from a remote location without the need [...]

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Finding Jobs for Spanish Speakers

Posted on 20. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Searching for jobs can be challenging, even in the best of times. Whether you have just graduated from school or are a seasoned professional, speaking Spanish contributes greatly to your qualifications in a growing number of markets in North America. The steps below are designed to help you refine your search and land your prize [...]

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Getting Fired Or Laid-Off – 7 Things to Say Or Do for Your Friend Who Has Been Fired Or Laid-Of

Posted on 19. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Last fall there was a CEO succession at the company where my husband and I work. In November, my husband, who was in upper management, was the first to be laid off. In a nanosecond, not only does your work network crumble but so does your social network. What do you say or do for [...]

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Considering the Move to Work in China

Posted on 18. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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The decision to move and live in China provides a challenge to newcomers on a variety of levels. When evaluating your options on coming to China, it is important to understand your wage and purchasing power. For those being paid in RMB, the local currency, you may notice that the sum of money appears to [...]

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3 Steps In Writing A Resume Thank You Letter

Posted on 17. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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The Thank you letter, or also known as the follow-up letter, is written similar as you would a Cover letter.
You will use three steps in writing a simple thank you letter.
1. First, you’re going to market that all-important connection with the grab his attention
2. Then you’re going to market your skills and capabilities and reemphasize [...]