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How to Get Noticed in a Sea of Candidates
Generally, "Be really qualified for the job." Everyone hates that answer, because they want me to give them a trick or a tip or some little thing they can do to control the outcome. Unfortunately, b... read more»
Want to Change Jobs After the Recession? 12 Proactive Tips
If you are considering making a career change once the economy picks up, be proactive. Don't wait for a "tipping point" incident. Take control now by mapping out your career plans for the next six... read more»
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News
U.S Workers Set to Seek New Jobs in 2010
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers intend to look for new jobs next year, according to a poll released on Thursday that could indicate workers' frustration and ... Read More
Cautious optimism as job losses slow
The pace of job losses slowed in many U.S. states in October, and the unemployment rate slipped in hard-hit Michigan, the Labor Department said on Friday, hinti... Read More
Recession shows shortcomings in U.S. economic data
The U.S. government is having a tough time guesstimating how many small businesses failed in this recession, casting doubt on the reliability of vital data on e... Read More
State, local budget cuts a "time bomb" for jobs
Budget shortfalls pose a direct threat to millions of U.S. jobs, many in the private sector, as state and local governments lay off workers and cut spending on ... Read More
Tips & Advice
5 Words You Don't Want to Be Caught Saying After a Layoff
Today a long time friend was laid off "unexpectedly" - she was given no notice and turned in her company computer and phone on the spot. Nothing against her ... Read More
How To Diversify Your Skills And Attract Success!
Years ago ‘a job for life’ was applied to stable and secure employment that would always remain. With the recession and economic crisis such a term i... Read More
Seven Ways to Create More Time In Your Day
What could you do with an extra ten hours every week? How could you create more time in your day? Read More
Top 5 Keyword Sources for Your Personal Brand
I previously wrote about the death of the verb and the rise of the Noun, so I won't explain that here. But if you haven't read that post, I suggest yo... Read More
Resume Center
Resume Writing Guidelines: 4 Simple Resume Writing Guidelines To Follow
Writing a resume is the most important part while approaching for a job in today’s market. A proper format with detailed information of one’s qualification is ... Read More
Your Cover Letter is OLD SCHOOL!
Dear J.T. & Dale: I've been having trouble getting interviews, even though I am highly qualified for the positions I'm applying for. I'm attaching my ... Read More
(4 Ways) Take Your Resume From Good to GREAT
What really makes a great resume for today's job market? The use of a branding statement, a tagline or two, relevant keywords/key phrases, and a situa... Read More
Résumé 2.0 – Down & Dirty On What to Include
Do you have a major presence on one or all of these? How about the myriad other, albeit smaller players in the space? For what it's worth, here's my t... Read More
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