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Top 3 Tips to Starting Your Job Hunt

aostler — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:31:16 +0000

You may have let most of January slip by without editing your resume, but do not despair! Here are three awesome tips to help you jump-start your job search. First, focus on your accomplishments. Second, target your application for that specific company. Finally, use every tool you have to network and find opportunities for a job.

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Resolutions: 3 tips to kick-start your job hunt

Tips for Aspiring Actors From Experienced Entertainers

ecxmlrpc — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:38:23 +0000

This article is about how to get into acting, tips and tricks from professional entertainers. The most obvious point, which starts out the article, is that people should have the right motivatio when trying to “break out” into the acting business. People who are looking just to get paid will, more than likely, be disappointed. The article encourages would-be actors and actresses to be willing to take small parts, instead of looking only for high-paying gigs, and to not be discouraged by rejection. If they stick with it, and are smart about it, the results can really pay off!

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Experienced entertainers bringing tips back home – Beaumont Enterprise

Answers to a Tough Interview Question

ecxmlrpc — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:46:39 +0000

During an interview, many candidates find it difficult to answer the question ” Why did you leave your last job? “. Business Insider gives four ways to tackle the question. Firstly, the candidate should tell the truth about the reason for resigning the job. Secondly, the candidate must be able to tell about his/her successes and accomplishments. Thirdly, the candidate should show the employer about the matching of his/her past experience with the new job. Finally, the candidate should show how mature he/she is to handle the new job.

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Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? 4 Ways To Handle The Interview Question – Business Insider

Good Advice for Those Facing Long-Term Unemployment

ecxmlrpc — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:02:10 +0000

Those job seekers who have been unemployed for more than a year have a hard time finding suitable jobs. Meridith Levinson got some tips from Kathy Kane suited to job seekers who have been out of work for a long time. The job search tips by Kane are Reassess, Renew, Resolve, Reconnect and Refresh. Kathy Kane is the SVP of talent management for staffing firm Adecco Group North America.

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Long-Term Unemployment: The Advice You Really Need – CIO (blog)

Utilize the Library for Your Job Search

ecxmlrpc — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:26:40 +0000

“Utilize the Library for Your Job Search” - Libraries allow people to help identify career interests, resume writing and other very important skills to help find jobs. Learn how to use computers in “Free computer classes”. Summary of various libraries, including what kind of classes they have, for example: Internet Basics and Your New Kindle.

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Utilize the Library for Your Job Search – The Ledger

Rasmussen College to Host Career Expo

ecxmlrpc — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:46:05 +0000

About 200,000 job opportunities were created in the month of December. With these employment opportunities, potential graduates are going to have a very bright future. Rasmussen College have shown an interest on hosting a career expo for the youths to offer an opportunity in competition-filled market. Last year, healthcare industries alone have offered more than 315,000 jobs.

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Rasmussen College Gears Up to Help Students Capitalize on Latest Job Growth – MarketWatch (press release)

Tips for Mature Job Seekers

ecxmlrpc — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:59:24 +0000

Today’s economic downturn is difficult for all in search of employment. Those more experienced workers may find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to getting hired after a lay off. Some tips for older job seekers include: Be confident in yourself. Portray your experience as a stabilizing asset to any company. Your strong work ethic and diverse past are all advantages over the less experienced work force. Use these and other tips to ensure you have placed your best foot forward.

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The to 11 ways more mature workers may land jobs – Fall River Herald News

Recommended: Job hunters still not careful on social media: study – msnbc.com

ecxmlrpc — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:47:42 +0000

Be careful what you post on the internet, especially Facebook, it may come back to bite you. If you are applying for a new job and are very proud of your impeccable resume, it might not matter, this article describes studies showing that roughly 57% (out of 1000 employers surveyed in the UK) say they look to social media sites to review potential hires. Read on for more info.

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Recommended: Job hunters still not careful on social media: study – msnbc.com

Career Journal: How to Deal with Overly Competitive Employees – Wall Street Journal (blog)

ecxmlrpc — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:05:39 +0000

Have you ever dreaded walking through the front door of your workplace because of the domineering personality of another co-worker? Have you ever thought that there was something on the edge of your tongue to say to that worker, but you find that you do not want to risk your integrity or reputation? The following article is a basic guide on how to handle an agressive or seemingly competitive employee at a workplace. The piece emphasizes the importance of confronting the stress causing issues created by the bully and it explains that the unresolved conflicts could be hindering the whole team of employees. The work performance could be smoother and more efficient without the harrassment or unreasonableness of just one overbearing employee. The information outlines the main options that are available to solving the dilemma of another person bothering you and more than likely, others at work.

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Career Journal: How to Deal with Overly Competitive Employees – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Career Journal: How to Deal with Overly Competitive Employees – Wall Street Journal (blog)

ecxmlrpc — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:04:31 +0000

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Career Journal: How to Deal with Overly Competitive Employees – Wall Street Journal (blog)