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How To Fire Your Boss In 90 Days? 2007-07-08 07:09:29 EHHH! EHHH! EHHH!! EEHHH!!!
Is that what you wake up to early Monday morning?
What about Tuesday?… Wednesday?
I bet it’s the same for Thursday and Friday? I think you got the point…
I know… Because most Americans wake up to that same sound too. It’s the same thing you wake up to, and the same thing I wake [...]
5 Ways to Boost Your Earning Potential 2007-07-07 16:41:27 1. Networking - Build a network of other people who are influential in your career field. Professional organizations, chambers of commerce, and networking groups are great resources for meeting people who are leaders in your field and community. As you cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with your networking contacts, you’ll likely learn about new job opportunities [...]
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, Earning
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What To Do When Your Resume Falls Flat 2007-07-07 00:05:25 Are you sitting by the phone, twiddling your thumbs, just waiting to get a call about the job you just posted for? Have you been sitting there a really long time? Have your calls gone unreturned? Maybe it’s time to take a closer look at your resume.
Please – no sighing allowed. I know you’ve heard [...]
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, Falls
The 10 Worst Answers to Job Interview Questions 2007-07-05 20:45:35 Let me start by saying that these might not be the ten worst answers to job interview questions of all time. They are, however, among the ten worst responses that I have ever heard. That’s right — these are all true.
Some of these responses I heard from students in career development classes and others [...]
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Benefits Of Hiring Older Workers 2007-07-13 05:48:49 Yes, we are now experiencing what is called ‘The Great Worker Shortage’. The first few baby boomers, whose very mass has dominated the labor force, will reach the age of 62 in the year 2008 and will start retiring. And to add to this already terrible nightmare, there aren’t those many younger workers or ‘baby [...]
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, Hiring
, Workers
Freelance Writing Opportunity 2007-07-13 00:22:55 Have you ever thought about trying your hand at freelance writing? My friend Michael operates a job board for writers, where a number of content contractors post work for the select group of writers who are accepted to the forum. He is currently looking to add some new writers who are interested in accepting freelance [...]
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, Opportunity
Entry Level IT Certifcations 2007-07-12 05:53:17 Are you planning to go to work in an IT related field? If so, you are probably aware that getting certified is very important. When hiring IT workers, employers frequently look for candidates who have specific certifications.
For entry-level positions, employers want to see certifications that validate that applicants truly have basic skills and an aptitude for IT [...]
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Career Transition Tips To Ponder 2007-07-11 05:17:13 Note from Mary: Beth Ross is a Certified Career
Coach who will be writing a monthly column for Daily Career Connection. See bethross.com for more information about Beth’s take on career transitions.
* Attitude is everything. It should always be: “Problem, what problem?”
* Be brief. Nobody wants to hear your life history–only that which is relevant.
* [...]
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Common Job Application Problems 2007-07-15 22:58:08 When people are looking for a job, they tend to spend a lot of time writing and revising their resumes and preparing to answer job interview questions. However, even employers who accept resumes from applicants are going to ask job candidates to fill out an application prior to making an offer.
Unfortunately, many people overlook getting [...]
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How to Resign From a Job 2007-07-15 11:16:51 Thanks to Melanie at www.lifetips.com for providing this great tip.
Wait until you have your new job offer in writing before you resign from your old job. Give your employer a written notice two weeks before you want to leave. Ask if there is anything you can do to help ease the transition for them during [...]
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Entrepreneurship … A Leap Of Faith 2007-07-14 11:00:13 Entrepreneurship is a multifaceted adventure that, without a doubt, closely resembles a roller coaster ride. When you begin an entrepreneurial journey or “ride,” you are aware of the gamut of experiences, both disappointing and rewarding, that you will encounter as you undertake this challenge.
Entrepreneurial challenges are not unlike most challenges in life. Hard work, long [...]
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, Faith
Make Your Current Job Work For You 2007-07-17 22:59:47 According to a report by the Conference Board, more than half of Americans – including over 55 percent of 45- to 54-year-olds and more than 60 percent of those 25 and under – are not satisfied with their jobs. That’s an awful lot of unhappy people. Our work dissatisfaction has been steadily increasing over the [...]
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Can Facebook and MySpace Damage Your Career Prospects? 2007-07-17 07:09:49 It’s great to stay in touch, and Facebook
, MySpace
, Live Journal, Bebo etc mean that you can keep up with your friends and send messages so you all know what’s going on, but just as your friends can access your page so can your potential boss and the HR department.
You Google them, they Google you
As [...]
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, Career
Finding Jobs Successfully For The Older Jobseeker 2007-07-20 08:22:12 This is, in part, because employers have started to recognize that some of the skills that an older jobseeker can offer are different than those offered by younger people, especially those fresh from school or college.
This is because there is segregation in the types of roles that older applicants can fill much more effectively than [...]
Top Five Ways to Ensure Recruiters Put Your Resume in the “Keep” Pile 2007-07-19 06:28:23 By Christopher M. Palatucci, PhD
In the recruiting business, our stock and trade is resumes. Thousands come into a typical office every month. With that kind of volume, no recruiter has time to read every single word of every resume that passes in front of them.
As a candidate, you need to get to the point quickly [...]
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Six Steps to a Fulfilling Career 2007-07-22 23:47:41 Identify the talents and skills you enjoy using. Your ability to make a difference in the service of others will be evident when you do what you love and do best. Analyze past accomplishments to identify skills you enjoy using. What work would you be doing if money were not a concern?
Recognize societal needs that [...]
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How To Write A Good Cover Letter 2007-07-22 09:05:12 We struggle with so many things in life. Writing good cover letters does not have to be one. For most individuals, writing good cover letters was not a subject they had in college or even in high school. This is quite sad because the average person should know the fundamental steps in writing cover letters [...]
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, Cover
, Letter
Do You Have A Hobby Or A Real Business: 6 Key Indicators To Know The Difference 2007-07-21 09:03:49 As every business owner knows, almost every business is born from a passion for “some thing” that we think we can do better on our own. The need for freedom, independence and unlimited earning potential gets the better of us and the next thing you know, you are in business for yourself.
Most of us start [...]
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, Business
, Indicators
How NOT to Answer Job Interview Questions 2007-07-25 01:08:08 While you are reading this, please keep in mind that I did not make up any of these job interview “don’ts”. I have heard every one of these responses in actual interview situations.
No matter what the question, these responses are ALWAYS INAPPROPRIATE:
Huh?
Why do you want to know that?
Blank stare.
Because.
Why do you want this job? Why [...]
How To Create A Video Resume 2007-07-24 14:33:08 Employers are now starting to use more online services to seek employees for opportunities in their company
A video resume is a short video created by a candidate for employment and uploaded to the Internet for prospective employers to review. The video resume describes the individual’s skills and experience and is is typically used to supplement [...]
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Soft Skills Lead To Success 2007-07-26 22:18:21 In the fast moving IT world, most IT professionals recognize the importance of keeping technical skills up to date. If you don’t stay abreast of latest developments, you probably won’t succeed in IT. Companies obviously don’t want to hire workers with outdated skills, so IT pros put a lot of time and effort into keeping [...]
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, Success
How to Format Your Resume: Form Matters Just as Much as Content 2007-07-26 04:55:57 When it comes to using your resume to apply for a job, it’s important to remember that form matters just as much as content. A nice looking resume can’t make up for one that is full of spelling errors, typos, and factually incorrect information. However, an unattractive resume can completely undermine even the most impressive [...]
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, Content
New Requirements for A+ Certification 2007-07-30 21:32:39 CompTIA’s A+ certification has long been recognized as the industry standard for vendor-neutral validation of entry-level computer hardware and software skills. As of July 2007, the certification examination requirements for A+ certification have been changed to reflect recent advances in technology and hiring practices.
Earning A+ certification still requires earning passing scores on two different exams. [...]
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, Certification
The Internet is a Powerful Job Search Tool 2007-07-30 01:51:32 When you are ready to look for a new job, one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of finding a great job is to use the Internet
as a job search tool. There are many different ways to search for a job online, and you may well miss out on [...]
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Resume Do’s and Don’t’s - In Brief 2007-07-29 23:30:33 Thanks to Melanie at www.lifetips.com for providing this great tip.
DO:
Be specific about your skills
Use action words
Keep to one page unless you have extension, unique experiences
Use straight forward language, and have someone else proofread for grammar and spelling errors
If possible, do it yourself, it will help on the interview if your information is fresh in your [...]
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, Brief
Unexpected Interview Questions 2007-07-28 23:29:57 Thanks to Melanie at www.lifetips.com for providing this great tip.
Some interviewers will ask strange questions that don’t seem to have relevance to the job. These questions are designed to see how well you think under pressure.
Feel free to pause, consider and even repeat the question before you answer. Be as creative with your answer as [...]
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Negotiating For a Raise 2007-08-02 01:55:33 Thanks to Melanie at www.lifetips.com for providing this great tip.
Prepare yourself to negotiate for your next raise by considering the following questions:
How long have you been with the company?
What is your function within the office?
How well does the office get along when you are gone?
What is your education level?
Have any of your colleagues received a raise [...]
“Three Essentials for Successful Networking” 2007-07-31 21:02:19 By: Peg Hendershot, Director of Career Vision
A systems project manager with 30 years experience at a Fortune 500 company is suddenly downsized. A college student is trying to find summer employment related to her major. The parent of a high school student is helping students set up job shadow experiences. These are perfect situations where [...]
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, Essentials
Entrepreneurialism – Pothole Avoidance 2007-08-04 22:14:28 If you’ve ever thought of becoming an entrepreneur you should know there are dozens of online companies willing to provide assistance in helping you launch your big idea. That’s the good news.
The bad news is not all of these sources are worth the time and money you might invest. Then again, that’s a common cautionary [...]
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