Archive for December, 2008

Career Alternatives For Construction Professionals – Less Work More Pay

Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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What happens when you find that the career path you have chosen is not delivering what it is you want out of life. When the career path you have chosen is the construction industry you may feel that your options are limited.
My personal experience working directly with project managers and construction supervisors has given me [...]

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Lost Your Job? 5 Tips on How to Deal With Anger After Losing a Job!

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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Its important to remember that it is natural to feel angry toward an employer that has laid you off and the economic conditions that have led your employer to make that decision. It is not natural or healthy to deny that anger or to stay “stuck” in it. Unexpected anger often gets turned against friends [...]

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Job Interview Jitters? Lower Your Stress Levels During Your Job Interview So You Can Be at Your Best

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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Are you nervous about your upcoming job interview? You’re not alone. A job interview can be a high stress affair. But it doesn’t have to be. There are a number of things you can do that will help you stay calm.
There are some stress reduction techniques you can do: Deep breathing. Keeping things in perspective. [...]

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The Role of Cover Letters in Your Job Application – And How Using a Sample Cover Letter Can Help

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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Cover letters may just be an additional requirement in an application but often times, it becomes the sole reason for the acceptance or the rejection of an applicant. In cases where an employer receives hundreds of applications regularly, checking and assessing each and every application becomes extremely troublesome. It requires an enormous amount of time [...]

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Middle-aged and jobless But still too young to retire

Posted on 28. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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Middle-aged and jobless But still too young to retire
Older, more experienced workers have mostly been safe from job losses in the recent past
But not this time around.
The number of unemployed men between 45 and 54 years old has grown faster than any other age group nationally, an Enquirer analysis of federal data finds. Nearly 1.1 [...]

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How to Get Noticed – Stay Connected and Enhance Your Career

Posted on 27. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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A booming career is the result of lots of hard work and a network of strong relationships.
To be a high achiever in your organization, it is essential that you stand out, stay connected and brand yourself. Only then can you enhance your career with passion, potential and personality.
Build A Strong Rapport With The People In [...]

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Ten Signs of an Impending Layoff

Posted on 26. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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Many people are in denial about layoffs. There are many clues that one is coming but often people just choose to ignore the signs.
Forewarned is forearmed. If you notice several of these signs in the place that you work, it is time to get your resume ready and identify your network. Here are the signs [...]

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The Job Interview – Who Are You Anyway?

Posted on 25. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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The employment interview is often the first visual contact that a potential employer has with a candidate. It’s the first he hears his (or her) voice. It’s the first time physical contact is made with a handshake.
You can’t imagine how many candidates are rejected during the first minute or two of the interview. No, they [...]

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Write a Resume that Gets the Interview – 7 Characteristics to Include

Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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A great resume won’t get you hired. You can only get hired if you get face-to-face with the hiring authority. Your resume has one major function: to get you an interview. Get invited to that important first meeting by giving your resume these characteristics.
1. Focused Content If you don’t know what you want to do [...]

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What Not to Include in Your Resume – 7 Killer Tips to Instantly Save Your Resume

Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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It’s amazing the number of resume “rules and regulations” we learn at birth. From the womb we are imprinted with resume dos and don’ts that are passed on from one generation to the next. Almost everyone has adopted the same resume “laws.” Let’s not.
1. Marital status? No. Number of children? Why? How does this personal [...]

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Are You Looking For Freelance Jobs?

Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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There may be a variety of reasons why you are searching for a freelance job, but let me tell you, it is one of the bets ways to earn while you stay home. However, seeking the right job and getting a genuine client not only takes good luck but in the end establishes you as [...]

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Are There Reasons NOT to Take a Promotion?

Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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Still, many people make a big mistake by agreeing to a promotion right away. In this article, we will discuss some points you need to mull over before you jump at this opportunity.
- Are you ready for it? Without doubt, this is the most important question you need to ask yourself before you take that [...]

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10 Improvements You Can Make to Your Resume Right Now

Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

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I spent several years behind a desk at an employment agency. The first thing we would ask any client was how recently they had updated their resume. The question’s objective wasn’t really about making sure that every applicant had their most recent job down on paper instead, we wanted a chance to assess just how [...]

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