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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sample cover letters ... the hidden pitfalls
- You can benefit from sample cover letters as they can help you learn about the constructs of a high quality cover letter.However, there are some dangers in doing this ...If you have been sending out tons of resumes and cover letters and are not getting interviews you are probably wondering why. After all, you have the requisite education and work experience required in the job...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resume objectives ... the hidden pitfalls
- Why Use Resume ObjectivesBefore we can discuss the pitfalls you first need to understand the reasons for including your resume objectives and how they relate to your resume and interview selection process.Including an objectives section at the beginning of your resume provides a brief introduction to the purpose of the resume, highlighting your career objectives and the type o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 6 vital tips for creating a superior resume
- 1: Keep It ShortConsidering that initially HR personnel only spend approximately 10-20 seconds on a resume, the shorter your resume, the most desirable it is. Aim for one page.Of course, it is sometimes impossible to create such a short resume. You might have to include a second page because you have way too much information regarding your work experience, accomplishments, etc. In th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your first job
- "Your first job is an extension of your education"Fresh out of college. Loads of dreams. A whole new world waiting to be explored. And you are just waiting to put all those fat books you have spent the last few years studying into practice. Self-assured and confident yet anxious about the new world ahead. To make all those castles in the air real?with your very first job.Li...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The #1 job search mistake to avoid: not preparing your mind!
- Mental preparation is probably your most important task as you proceed in your job search. This not only needs to be worked on right from the start, but also on an ongoing basis.A healthy mindset is your best asset for the daunting task ahead. Here are some points to help you prepare mentally:1. Maintain positive self-esteem. You must believe in yourself and your abilities. You have ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven steps to better networking
- If published statistics are accurate, employment agencies and search firms fill about 20% of all jobs in the US. Job boards fill anywhere between 2% and 8%. So how do the others get filled?Networking consistently fills more jobs than any other method. Yet people often don't know how to network well or only act in crisis (I need a job now!) Networking when you don't need a job will help you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 tips for customizing your resume
- Gone are the days of the bland, generic one-page resume. Employers these days are more impressed by a resume that is customized and they tend to give jobs to interviewees that have a bit of knowledge about the company.By doing your research, you're showing initiative, which impresses potential employers. It will also help you decide whether or not you would feel comfortable working for the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten courses of study if you want to be your own boss
- For many Americans, an important component of the American Dream is the possibility of hard work turning into financial fortune. The career exploits of such self made magnates like Andrew Carnegie, Lee Iaccoca and Donald Trump are examples for many.The idea of being self-employed appeals to many people who want the possibility of unlimited income, a flexible schedule and perhaps the opportu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make your career offshore proof
- There has been a lot of talk recently about American jobs moving overseas?offshoring is the buzzword for it. During difficult economic times it is often easy to find a scapegoat to blame for a downturn in jobs. While government reports and politicians try to downplay the impact, offshoring is something to take seriously. This article will discuss the permanent effect offshoring will have on U.S. j...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top career advice ... more choices and a better way of life
- Why Career Advice Is So ImportantChoosing a career presents a nerve-racking decision, as it can have a life-long impact on you. Do not fret, as you can gain a clearer outlook into your future by thorough career planning.Having a clear vision of the future can guide you by helping you set career goals and helping you on your way towards attaining them. Whether you are starting ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Learn how to throw a boomerang
- Actually, "the boomerang effect" is a relatively new trend of inviting back talented former employees into the fold.Surveys indicate 12% of employers cautiously admit they would re-hire ex-employees (alumni). An additional 21% say they welcome back alumni without hesitation because of the time and dollar savings. In fact, the Gartner Group estimated that in 2003, 60% of midsize to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Salary negotiation: how to earn more money and respect from your employer
- Despite how important fair pay is to most of us, effective salary negotiation is an often misunderstood and avoided topic. Current research indicates the average duration of a position today is 3.8 years. Over the lifespan of your career, how well you negotiate raises or starting pay will have an enormous cumulative effect on the quality of your life.So why does this skill remain elusive fo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Blogging for candidates 101: nuts and bolts
- A "blog" is simply an internet (web) log. Blogs are created for personal or professional use. They may promote a product or service, or merely serve as a personal online journal. There are currently just over four million blogs today, with a new blog born every seven seconds.The problem of cocooning candidatesToday, we work and live in an era of heightened cynicism and secr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Revitalize your recruiting for 2005
- Happy New Year! The forecasts are in agreement: Hiring is on the rise. 2005 will mark the revitalization of our economy. In fact, hiring plans may rival 1999 statistics, when the economy was at its strongest.The beginning of the year is a time for renewal and an opportunity to make positive changes. Will you keep doing what you did in 2004? Or are you ready to change the direction of your r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business & career: know your ruling star!
- "Know your Ruling Star. One man is better received by one nation than another, or is one welcome by one city than another. He finds more luck in one office or position than in another, and all though his qualifications are equal or even identical. Let each man know his luck as well as his talents. Follow your guiding star and help it without mistaking any other for it. Know how to transplant yours...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The 10-step resume critique
- Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan upon first review by an employer. With that in mind, it is critical that your resume -- your "paper handshake" -- makes a positive first impression and compels the reader to put your resume in the "yes" pile and possibly call you in for an interview.Before you circulate your resume, you will want to ensure it incorporates the basic ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Simple interviewing that works
- Powerful questions to get below the surface1. Ask for specific "stories" of complete situations"We all meet situations where people disagree on the correct way to proceed. Can you give me an instance from your own experience where it was up to you to deal with this kind of disagreement? Perhaps a time when you had to lead a team to find an answer everyone could rally be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cdl practice test ? offers practice tests to prepare for the cdl exam
- As you take CDL practice test, you do become more familiar with the CDL test, and being familiar with the test will make the actual test much less stressful.In fact, if used correctly, CDL practice test can be an extremely targeted study tool that will precisely pinpoint the areas in which you are weakest and then help you to learn how to combat and overcome those weaknesses.What if ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rejection got you down in the job search?
- REJECTION IN THE JOB SEARCHGOT YOU DOWN?It's true, no one wants to be ignored or rejected in any situation. The job search/interview rejection is painful.If you have been looking for a job for some time, each refusal to hire you makes you feel angry and power- less.Here are my suggestions to make each rejection less painful.1. Do lots of interviewing practice, bo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you tired of hiring other peoples rejects? - 12 mistakes recruiters make and how to avoid them
- When John applied for a job at Oakland Company, his resume looked fabulous, showing tremendous talent and advancement. His qualifications were beyond question and he built immediate rapport with everyone in the interview process. Every one of his references checked out. Six months later, you were wondering why you hired this clown.Today's hiring professionals seem to prefer recruiting candi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Day trading ? the ultimate work-from-home job?
- Ever dreamt of giving up the daily grind? Want to strike out on your own and work from home, but don't know what you could possibly do to make a living? Full time Nasdaq trader Harvey Walsh wondered just that, and now he asks "Is day trading the ultimate work from home job"?We've probably all had the same thought at some time or another, as we trudge off towards another day at wor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to work effectively with recruiters
- "R-E-S-P-E-C-T / find out what it means to me" is a line made famous by Aretha Franklin, and one that recruiters have adopted as their mantra. This is probably because there is a love-hate relationship between candidates and recruiters. Specifically, candidates love what recruiters can do for them, but at the same time, aren't fond of the fact that they need their services.One can...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use flow in the job search
- What is "flow"? Flow as described by the psychology professor and educator, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, is a state of being and behavior. The behavior is one of complete absorption in a task. It is a transcendent state of being.An example would be of a musician whose playing causes the person playing to lose sight of time, place & circumstances. Some people have called this a "divine rapture"....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you eking out a living, and cant get what you want from a job?
- Many people are working at jobs they don't want and they hate to go there every day. Are you one of them?Let's start by examining how you got into this kind of "pickle" to begin with. Did you take this job be- cause you thought you couldn't find anything else? Did someone you are close to, tell you to take it even if you didn't want to? Were you in panic be- cause you thought you would be o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your job search guided by the controller or the controllee?
- I'll define what I mean by these terms. "The Controller" is a job seeker that is ruled by doing everything right. He/she has read all of the appropriate books, done a good job composing a resume, but is still unemployed."The Controllee" has also read all of the best books about the job search, has a credible resume, but is still without work.What can each of them do to make their job...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Identity theft and your online job search
- While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves.According to the FBI, identity theft is the top online fraud. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that identity theft is it's number one source of consumer complaints - 42 percent of all complaints, in 2001.The thief will use your personal information to open credit card ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 secrets to landing a home-based position
- Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the first place is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Then, when you finally do find one that looks promising, it's filled before you can even click on "apply for this job".Why are they so few and far between anyway? Don't employers realize the benefits of allowing their employees to telecommute; less sick time, increased prod...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The interviewable resume
- It is rumored that the only word William Shakespeare wrote on his resume was "Available." We'll probably never know if that is true. But it raises an interesting question. How much information is too much and how much is too little when dealing with resume copy?The resume is a vital piece to any job search. As companies scramble to find the ideal candidate, they use the resume to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to choose the right resume format
- After a thirty (30) second glance lots of resumes get thrown into the wastebasket. One of the reasons this happens is because the resume writer has failed to use the appropriate resume format.Each individual has different work experiences and objectives. You may have gaps in your work history. You may be changing careers or have had jobs progressively in the same field.You need to ch...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do your very best in all things -- because someone is looking....
- Your job is to rise ABOVE the challenge. Do more than is expected. Say nothing negative about anyone or anything. Yes, that is easier said than done for most of us. Still, it is simply good advice for all. You never have to watch your backside when there are no boomerangs returning.DRIVE A NAILJust today I was reading about a Dad who made his son drive a nail into the fence every tim...