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Thursday, September 9, 2010



Is Improper Use of Social Networking Hurting Your Job Search?

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If you're looking for a job in this tough employment market, having an online presence can definitely improve your chances of landing a position. Sites like LinkedIn and Twitter allow you to make a professional statement and provide additional information to complement your resume. However, understanding how to properly use these sites is essential to their helping you in your job search. Here ...

Mistakes Job Seekers Make Series: Resumes

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What would a discussion about job seeking be without talking about the resume? The resume is the most tangible aspect to job hunting and seems to be the place everyone runs to first. Creating an effective, powerful resume is within everyone's grasp. I'm going to focus this article not so much on a list of issues, but rather on a philosophical element that seems to be missing in the job ...

What NOT to Do in an Interview

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Last week I had lunch with a colleague who had recently hired someone for a part-time position for her office. My colleague was interested to observe the wide variety of people who applied for a low-paying, part-time position. She was even more intrigued by one candidate's behavior during the interview. Apparently this candidate had called on her way to the interview to say she was en route. ...