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Do Nice Employees Finish Last?

Posted on 30. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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Rather than being one dimensional–either a terror or a softie–it is advantageous to have a tough streak that can be applied when necessary. This requires being able to read situations correctly, including one’s own strengths and weaknesses, the nature of the organization, and the demands of the problem or opportunity at hand.
Trump or Buffett?
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Job Interview Feedback – Rare and Priceless

Posted on 30. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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When you go to a job interview, the odds are against you. A typical job opening will attract dozens of well-qualified applicants; only one can be hired. So most people do not receive the desired phone call extending an offer.
What DO they receive? Usually, nothing. Some companies will send a letter or e-mail notifying candidates [...]

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Turning a layoff into a career catalyst

Posted on 30. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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Turning a layoff into a career catalyst
Nine months into her first job, Mary Wisniewski returned from a business trip to Switzerland in April — and was laid off.
“It feels like I dreamed it up,” she says. “I could understand being fired if I messed up, but I never would have thought I’d get laid off.”
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10 Reasons Gen Xers Are Unhappy at Work

Posted on 30. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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10 Reasons Gen Xers Are Unhappy at Work
Corporations really need folks in their 30s to early 40s, but there is a tentative relationship at best between that cohort and Corporate America
I’m worried about Generation X and corporations. As far as I can tell, these two have a tentative relationship at bestand are likely headed for [...]

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Exploring A New Career While On ‘Vacation’

Posted on 29. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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Exploring A New Career While On ‘Vacation’
Ever fantasize about what it might be like to go into acting, run your own coffee shop become a chocolatier or work in the wine industry? Interested in finding a way to test drive a new career without losing a paycheck or risking the mortgage payment?
Missy Grohne did just [...]

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Using Your Cover Letter To Turn Weaknesses Into Strengths

Posted on 29. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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When applying for a new job, it can sometimes be difficult to explain a huge gap in employment, or lack of relevant employment, when all you have is your resume to do the talking. This is why it is recommended that you include a cover letter with your resume.
But what can a cover letter do [...]

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Winning At Job Interviews – Eight Steps To Get The Job You Want

Posted on 28. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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Research shows that applicants who are confident perform much better at interviews than ‘nervous nellies’. The secret of success at job interviews is to imagine you are attending an ordinary workplace meeting. This will help you relax and perform at your best. Another way to build your confidence is to prepare thoroughly. Here are a [...]

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Finding a New Job After 50

Posted on 27. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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Finding a New Job After 50
Hard work and being a team player may not be the qualities that get you your next job, according to Jack Heyden, a partner at the aptly named Gray Hair Management, a networking firm for older workers. The key to getting a new job after middle age is to explain [...]

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Career Change Resume Writing Tips

Posted on 26. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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Your career change resume is a very specific tool, quite unlike a ‘normal’ resume so you must approach it’s creation differently.
Here are some tips to make sure that your career change resume is up to the job of getting you to interview.
Now, because the aim of this document is very different from that of a [...]

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A Guide to Finding Employment

Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 by Bill.

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If you have recently lost your job, you may be at a loss of where to start looking for employment again and how to apply for jobs. Recruitment Agencies are a great place to start.
Recruitment agencies can take the fear and effort out of job hunting. Good agencies match job seekers with employers but more [...]