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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you ready for a new career?
- Is your current or most recent job truly what you want to do?Do you dread the prospect of coming into work every day? Do you look back on your work day as you travel home and cannot seem to find a fulfilling moment? If you answered yes, read on.You could be unhappy with your supervisor; you may not like the politics or corporate culture; or you may not like the industry you are in. Y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you need help writing a winning cover letter?
- Your cover letter is critical to your success. It sets the tone. It is read before your resume and includes vital information about you that every potential employer needs. If you don't have a cover letter, or if you have one that is poorly written, you're setting yourself up for failure. Knowing the crucial elements of a cover letter is imperative to getting in doors and moving your candidacy for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Does your resume lack vision?
- You're just getting over the shock of having become unemployed. You know you need to begin a job search, but you may not know the best way to proceed, or where to start.More than likely, you will dust off your old resume and modify it to include your most recent job experience. Most people search the classifieds and Internet job sites for job openings matching their qualifications. They the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to survive a job loss
- Has this ever happened to you: You have been working at a particular job for a few years. It's not the greatest job and it hasn't always allowed you to capitalize on your unique gifts or talents. But it's ok, and it pays the bills. The job has become a part of your life's routine.Then one day, without any forewarning, you're let go. In what seems like a split second, you go from being gainf...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interview questions: how to stump the interviewer
- In the limited time an interviewer has with you, their mission is to know you and assess your worth, especially in relationship to the other candidates interviewed. Asking you questions is the way they accomplish that mission.Since interviews are two-way streets, your time should be spent assessing the position, the company, the employees and anything else that could sway you toward, or det...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interview skills that attract offers
- An interviewer's mission is to assess your qualifications compared to the other candidates interviewed. Asking you questions is their way of accomplishing that mission. Preparing meaningful responses in advance is your way of impressing the interviewer.Be prepared to talk about your skills, competencies, qualifications and accomplishments especially as they pertain to the specific opening. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Does retirement fit into your busy schedule?
- Why do you work?Stop and think about it. Other than the income you derive from the various tasks and responsibilities you perform on the job, are there any other reasons you get up every morning before the birds do, drive your car in rush-hour traffic, get into the office and go to several meetings throughout the day that have yet to change life as we know it, and sit at your desk going thr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you seek temporary or contractual employment while searching?
- According to US Department of Labor statistics, the average time to find employment is roughly six months. It could take as little as four to six weeks, or as long as ten to twelve months, or longer. Several factors determine your time to placement:? Degrees? Current state of employment? Age? Level of experience? Level of salary? Type of position you're se...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Common resume myths & misconceptions
- For the person crafting their first résumé the task can seem a little bit daunting, even a bit frightening. Human Resources [HR] specialists, résumé writing professionals, school advisors, and even friends and family members all have their say. When it comes down to it you must have a résumé you f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finally the first online job agency in mauritius
- Mauritius is a small island in the Indian Ocean with a population of 1.2 million inhabitants. It is well known primarily as a tourist destination. Its economy is based on 4 major pillars: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism and Services sector. Unlike many other African countries,Mauritius political climate has been very stable. Moreover its economy has been booming and becoming more diversified i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 80,000 americans work in the oil change industry
- There is a huge shortage, which effects franchises costs in labor, availability of labor and quality of workmanship. For instance 80,000 Americans are in Oil Lube Facilities alone and over 50% are franchised lube centers. Companies like; Jiffy Lube, Lube Pros, Grease Monkey, All-Tune and Lube, Oil Can Henry, etc.Automotive maintenance franchise issues continue as technician shortages increa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hunting the executive head hunter
- 5 tips to win over an executive head hunter or management recruiterMany job seekers find themselves overwhelmed with dread at the prospect of hunting down a new career position on their own. That's why many people hope to hang their hats on the connections of executive head hunters to do their hunting for them in their ongoing (never-ending?) quest for the ultimate trophy career.In o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Four simple steps to better results with your resume
- Is every job description you read the same? No.Is every job you submit your resume to the same? Of course they aren't.If all these job descriptions are different, why do you submit the same resume?Every day, people send the same generic resume out as though each position was identical and each employer was attempting to hire identical skills and attributes. Too often, the resu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten healthcare fields that cant wait to hire you
- Healthcare is one of the hottest career fields in America today. The aging and retiring of the largest population segment in the country, known as "baby boomers", has left the healthcare industry racing to find enough employees to fill the void. Advances in medical technology and treatment are causing people to live longer as well. Add the fact many universities and colleges don't have e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats stopping you from getting your next, good job?
- This question comes up often when I'm working with someone to help them move forward in finding their next job.What is it that compels people to stay "stuck"?1. I think it is often inertia. It's impossible to move forward, if you don't know what you want.2. Knowing what you want is half the battle of leaving inertia behind, but how to know what one wants, really?3. Defi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job search blurts
- I coined this word to draw attention to the nervous and apprehensive way of saying something in the job search that makes you feel like a buffoon. A "blurt" is a catchy way of saing: Gaffe.When is a blurt inappropriate? For example, the interviewer has explained to you what the job duties are and you say: "Oh, I can't work on Saturdays". The interviewer has not said anything about Saturday ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Telephone job interview preparation tips
- TELEPHONE INTERVIEW BACKGROUNDTelephone interviews are quite common in today's job market. They are offered for a variety of reasons including cost savings, screening of candidates and out-of-town applicants. To successfully navigate the phone interview, it is important to have a solid game plan in place for preparation.The following 8 quick tips will help prepare yourself for a succ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Looking the part
- I don't know his name and he wasn't trying to be profound. A man who worked for one of my colleagues always showed in a shirt and tie with a simple explanation: "if you look business, you is business". His grammar was faulty, but his reasoning was letter perfect and so is its timing as young folks head into the job market, either to start careers or to find summer jobs.There are a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can you tell me something about yourself!
- Interview Question, "Tell Me Something About Yourself?""Tell me about yourself" is the query, posted by one of the members and since yesterday I happen to go through many responses. I was just thinking?to give my opinion about the same. So, here I go.It's a question that most interviewees expect and it is the most difficult to answer as well. Though one could answer this open- ended ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reactions to job loss; getting past the emotions
- Without doubt, job loss through downsizing or redundancy, is a major event for everyone when it happens. Most of us invest so much of ourselves in what we do that job loss can take away our sense of status and belonging, as well as the routine and support that work provides. With our job forming so much of our identity, it leaves us feeling disoriented and lost - but it can also be a first step to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who do i have to kill to get a job?
- I have had more than my amount of trouble in getting a job. I did everything I was supposed to do. I went to an Ivy League school, got a 3.75 grade average, and then graduated as president of his class. Then I entered the job market.I soon found out that human resources are geared to screen you out of a job. The asked for work experience, which I didn't have. After all you have to be hired ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 60 hour work weeks - can you and your career survive them
- In the 80s while I was an account executive for AT&T most people in my organization worked normal (for then) business hours. By that I mean they arrived close to 8 or 8:30AM and left between 5 and 5:30PM. By 6 PM the office was empty. No one seemed to notice or care how many hours people worked. I had a boss nicknamed "Dry Cleaner Sam" because they joked he was "in by 10, out by 4&q...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How i joined the outsourcing revolution
- Mention "outsourcing" to a programmer and you may as well be uttering profanity. The word suggests all the evils that have befallen the Information Technology sector since the Internet bubble burst a few years ago. We've been endlessly regaled with tragic tales of American companies who have closed up shop for many of their I.T. positions, only to "offshore" those same jobs to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Passing the police test just became easier
- You've taken the police officer selection test or law enforcement entrance exam, but just can't seem to get a high enough passing score. You know you would be a good police officer if you could overcome that first hurdle. Well, your not alone. Thousands of police officer applicants fail the entrance exam every year, but that's now a thing of the past. Introducing PoliceQuiz.com.PoliceQuiz o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why should we hire you?
- This is one of those broad questions that can take you down the wrong road unless you have done some thinking about what to say ahead of time. This question deals with your ability to sell yourself. Think of yourself as the product. Why should the customer buy?Answers that WON'T WORK -'Because I need a job.' -- This answer is about YOU -- 'they' want to know what you can do for 'them...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Change your career, change your life!
- Lots of times I see and talk to people who are tired, bored and burnt out of their current jobs. I'm not sure what causes this dis- satisfaction. One reason, though, that I've thought about is that the work they are doing is not their life passion. Or, if it was, something in the person has changed or the passion needs to be re-kindled.One of the best ways to either find a dead or to re-kin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for getting your movie career launched
- Hollywood helps those who help themselves! In you want to get your movie career fast tracked then here are three common sense tips to help you on your way.1. Borrow the Boy Scout's Motto: Be Prepared.Once you start the ball rolling you never know when you're going to get a casting call. When that call comes there isn't going to be any time to get all of the basics covered so get them...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Brainteasers: or, how many crazy interview questions does it take to get hired?
- You've looked at all the job interview tips and techniques. Did your homework and studied all the potential employer interview questions you may be asked. Plus, you've practiced your answers in front of the mirror and in a mock interview. Yep, you're a well-prepared candidate ready to show your stuff. What more does an interviewer seeking a great candidate want?Well, for starters, they may ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interview preparation made easy: create an interview preparation list
- Here's a quick way to compare your own job experience and qualifications with those that your prospective employer is looking for in a specific job position. Make an "Interview Preparation List". When you prepare for a job interview, it's good to have a quick reference of your past work experience that you can study ahead of time to help prepare you for the specific job you're interviewi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dazzle interviewers with your achievements
- Attention Job Seekers: Tasks and Responsibilities are BoooringHo hum. The interviewer sits there drumming her fingers on the desk trying to look interested while you drone on about your duties and responsibilities at your last position. As you finish up your snore-inducing list of daily tasks, your interviewer jots down next to your name - "Good candidate . . .but nothing special."Wh...