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How to Explain an Employment Gap

Posted on 26. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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Arguably the most important aspect of a resume is the work history. Unfortunately, if you’ve spent any time not working, either taking care of a sick family member, staying at home with your kids, or going on a sabbatical, you could have a huge, eye grabbing hole in your resume.
Employers do not like to see [...]

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Why Does a 30-60-90-day Plan Get You the Job?

Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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A 30-60-90-day plan is a written document outlining what you will do as an employee within the first 3 months of your employment. It’s broken up into sections: the first 30 days usually includes training, as well as getting to know the company and customers; the next 30 days are more focused on getting out [...]

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Resumes – Here is a Free Resume Sample to Help Get Over the Hump

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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You have an idea of how a basic resume should look like, but really haven’t crafted one completely on your own as of yet. Putting down your life on a single piece of paper sounds challenging–especially when you don’t quite know what are the most important items to include. If you had a couple of [...]

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Career Coaching – How to Score With the First Impression

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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There is no second chance to make a good first impression. That’s for sure when it comes to a job interview.
A first impression is the sum total of all the signals you transmit: verbal communications, sending and receiving messages; body language; self confidence without over-the-top ego; timing; evidence of preparation.
Be prepared to make your case [...]

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Your Resume is Not the First Step

Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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Besides deciding on the “right” job to pursue, your resume is NOT the next step!
We all know that most employers are usually overwhelmed with resume submissions for their job openings. This is especially so with the aide of quick e-mail submissions accomplished through most job search websites and through “automated” resume submission services.
With that understanding, [...]

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10 Ways to Get Your Resume Tossed in the Trash

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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As everybody knows, these are tough times. The unemployment rate in the United States has exceeded 10 per cent, and people who two years ago were sailing along now find themselves in desperate straits. Bills and the mortgage are coming due, and there seems to be no luck finding a job and returning to a [...]

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Mid-Life Career Change – Can it Be Done?

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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Many people say it is never too late to do things. The same is true for a mid-life career change. You may be a home-based worker who chooses to do other things for a change, or an office employee who wants to get his dream job, or simply someone who needs less stress in life [...]

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What is a Green-Collar Job and Where Can I Get One?

Posted on 21. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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There is a lot of talk in the media about “green-collar” jobs, the road to recovery and renewed prosperity through such jobs. Hundreds of thousand of unemployed workers are asking themselves two questions: What is a “green-collar” job? And where can I get one? According to Lucy Blake of the Apollo Alliance; which is helping [...]

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Top 10 Things You Should Do Before an Interview

Posted on 19. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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1. Obtain the name, title, correct spelling and PRONUNCIATION for all interviewers. This information will come in handy when you mail or email your interview thank you letters.
2. Know the position for which you are interviewing and review relevant duties and responsibilities. Be sure to ask about short and long term goals for the position [...]

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Mistakes to Avoid at a Job Interview If You Really Want That Job!

Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by Bill.

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When you are going on a job interview, you will want to avoid mistakes that may end up costing you the job. Job interviews are very coveted at this point of time because the economy is so bad. Jobs are very difficult to get as are job interviews, so when you get one, you want [...]