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For years, jobseekers have been urged to cover tattoos, hide body piercings and stay conservative in the job interview. Times seem to be changing and hiring managers are interested in more.
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Published: Jun 11, 2008
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The amount of financial aid available for a student loans is shrinking. College students need to get creative about how to fund higher education if they can't rely on education loans.
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Published: Jun 10, 2008
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Can the involvement of helicopter parents have any effect on college graduation rates? Only 37.5% of two-year college students are graduating within 3 years.
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Published: Jun 09, 2008
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Do you know who Huma Abedin is? You do or you might. You just don't know you do. Huma Abedin is a College Internship Success Story. She did a Washington DC internship and you won't believe what she i...
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Published: Jun 08, 2008
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For Baby Boomers, Seniors and Other Retirees, Options for continued employment are abundant. With longer life expectancy, Baby Boomers are working long beyond retirement. The United States Congress...
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Published: Jun 07, 2008
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Employers sometimes complain about how working teens behave on the job. These job etiquette tips will help teenagers looking for summer employment, do well on their jobs from day one!
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Published: May 21, 2008
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that 8 million teenagers and high school students are added to the workforce every summer. Teen workers can succeed at work by making a good impression at work.
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Published: May 19, 2008
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It is never too early for teenagers to develop good career habits. Knowing how to write resumes, cover letters and thank-you letters is an important part of an effective job search strategy that work...
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Published: May 18, 2008
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Resume writing fundamentals have changed a lot over the last several years. These 50 hot resume writing tips can give resumes a needed facelift and help jobseekers proofread resumes and improve presen...
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Published: May 18, 2008
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Phone interviews or telephone screenings are popular with recruiters who want to hire college students for jobs and internships. To get hired college students should manage distractions, watch phone ...
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Published: May 17, 2008
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A majority of first time college students are unsure about choosing a major. Academic advisors, faculty and career counselors are available campus resources.
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Published: May 17, 2008
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Providing great customer service for park and event visitors and conducting educational sessions for children on trips from schools or camps are just two of the activities that you can expect in a sum...
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Published: May 01, 2008
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Resume writing for students graduating from vocational training can be a challenge. Knowing the top 10 frequently asked questions on resume writing from vocational students can be a big help in your ...
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Published: Apr 19, 2008
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Find out what skills you need and free online resources to land a summer job in one of the US national parks or landmarks.
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Published: Apr 19, 2008
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If you are a high school teen looking for your first summer job, here are eight interview questions that employers might ask you and tips to help you craft your best answer.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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We certainly don't want to take anything away from teens and college students who are flexible and great at multitasking. However, when your cellphone competes with your boss for attention, it's time...
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Published: Feb 28, 2008
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As high school and college graduates transition this year after graduation many will be thinking about the pros and cons of using the "gap" year to learn more about themselves.
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Published: Feb 27, 2008
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Going back to school, volunteering or teaching and training are only some of the options to give your career a boost in the wake of an auto worker buyout.
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Published: Feb 26, 2008
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Recent buyouts and layoffs in the auto industry should make you want to stay abreast of changes in your own industry. Paying attention to trends will help you see the writing on the wall.
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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Job seekers know that in addition to selling their job skills and qualifications, they need support from qualified people who are willing to support their candidacy. To have a good reference letter, ...
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Published: Feb 21, 2008
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The United States has lost millions of manufacturing jobs to overseas, yet there are still well paying, job opportunities for skilled workers in the manufacturing sector that are going unfilled right ...
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Published: Feb 02, 2008
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So you have landed a new job and anxious to get started building your new career in a new company. Once you get over your new employee fears and get oriented to your new space, you will find it take...
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Published: Feb 02, 2008
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One of the big obstacles to getting teens to take a swag at writing a high school resume, is fear that their grades are too low. Teens have shared with me in workshops that only the "bright" students ...
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Published: Feb 01, 2008
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Whether the college grads come from vocational training schools, career education programs or other traditional college or university programs, employers do often speak about the need for additional t...
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Published: Feb 01, 2008
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With rising gas prices, plummeting house values and an unpredictably shaky stock market, many employees are already feeling queasy about their employment situation and where their employers might be h...
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Published: Feb 01, 2008
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Phone interviews have become a practical way for recruiters to narrow the field of candidates while keeping recruiting costs down. It is a great way to screen candidates and make decisions about sett...
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Published: Jan 21, 2008
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It is good to take a break from looking at your resume, since after a while, everything looks correct even when it is not. Use this checklist as a guide to proofread your high school resume.
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Published: Jan 21, 2008
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Here are some of the interview do's we have seen thus far in the 2008 race for the American presidency.
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Published: Jan 11, 2008
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If you graduated and have not yet secured a job, here are some tips for your post-graduation job search.
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Published: Jan 11, 2008
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Although employers are projecting new college grad hiring to be up 16 percent this spring, the Class of 2008 should hit the ground running since the unemployment rate is inching up.
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Published: Jan 11, 2008
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If you are thinking about a career reentry and like numbers, maybe you should consider pumping up your resume through a new career as a Tax Preparer.
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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Should illegal interview questions about Race, Color, Sex, Religion, National origin, Birthplace, Age, Disability and Marital/family status be off limits for those seeking the most important job in Am...
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Published: Dec 27, 2007
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Career assessment and career planning tools will help jobseekers identify a framework within which to start exploring career options or will reinforce current inclinations or choices.
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Published: Dec 20, 2007
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Email plays an increasingly important role in our lives both in and out of the office. In fact, the most popular web mail service, Yahoo! Mail turned 10 years old in October, 2007 with 250 million us...
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Published: Dec 20, 2007
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If you are over 55 years old and have concerns about age discrimination in the interview, you are not alone. Surveys revealed that that nearly 40 percent of people feel that older workers aren't as e...
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Published: Dec 19, 2007
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If you enjoy most of your work and have less than about 30% that you would just rather not do, think about using this checklist to evaluate your existing job or career to find out if the situation is ...
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Published: Nov 14, 2007
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A 2000 Integra Survey also reported that 62% of workers routinely find that they end the day with work-related neck pain, 44% reported stressed-out eyes, 38% complained of hurting hands and 34% report...
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Published: Nov 14, 2007
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Whether you work for the "all-good-ideas-are-mine" type; the "you-can't-have-an-independent-thought-without-my-approval" type or the "clock watcher," your day at the office will be worse than it needs...
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Published: Nov 13, 2007
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Fire departments suggest we change batteries in our smoke detectors as we adjust our clocks in the fall each year. In keeping with that tradition, November, National Career Development Month, is a go...
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Published: Nov 12, 2007
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, defines job stress as the "harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities...
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Published: Nov 12, 2007
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Proofreading ones own resume is not an easy task. As with other documents, after only a few readings, it is possible to actually imagine that one is seeing what should be there, rather than what is r...
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Published: Oct 12, 2007
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In two recent surveys employers speak to the value of candidates who have studied abroad.
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Published: Jun 21, 2007
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You have executed a successful job search and now have your proverbial foot-in-the-door. You are ready to build your career but do you have the required writing skills that it will take to succeed?
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Published: Jun 20, 2007
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As your cap and gown makes it's way to the back of the closet, and the out of town guests return home the euphoria of the graduation ceremony could now be slowly wearing off.
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Published: Jun 18, 2007
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Proofreading a resume is a lot harder than it appears. After just a few readings, your mind wanders and you begin to see what should be there and not what is really there.
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Published: May 27, 2007
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If you ever had to sift through a stack of resumes for potential candidates seeking a position you needed to fill yesterday, you've probably winced at cliché resume objectives.
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Published: May 04, 2007
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Millions of college students, grads and recent graduates seeking internships, co-ops and other career opportunities will pound the pavement and troll the on-line job boards over the next few months
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Published: Apr 30, 2007
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Now that Human Resources departments are more capable of adequately measuring the cost of a bad hire, the Assessment Center interview process, although costly, could be money well spent.
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Published: Apr 28, 2007
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Recent reports from Challenger, Gray & Christmas; CareerBuilder.com and the National Association of Colleges and Employers appear to contradict each other about job prospects for the 2007 college grad...
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Published: Apr 25, 2007
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The Atlantic coast from Ocean County to Cape May County is an attractive option for winter weary east coast folks, looking for opportunities to soak up the sun in a fun filled and activity packed regi...
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Published: Apr 23, 2007
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As the summer approaches and internship season for college students kick into high gear, it's a good time to recap some don'ts to which interns might want to pay closer attention.
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Published: Apr 18, 2007
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The difference to me in using resume paper from Southworth and using resume paper from other companies is the same as the difference you experience sleeping on 200-thread count sheets versus 600-threa...
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Published: Apr 12, 2007
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Recruiters can read between the lines and make a judgment about what you are trying to say or trying to avoid saying. Before you say "Yes" to the next request here are 3 things you should think abou...
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Published: Apr 08, 2007
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In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 52% of employers reported that they expected to hire more new college graduates in 2007 than they did in 2005-06.
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Published: Mar 30, 2007
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The Career Portfolio, long considered the staple in the creative professional's job search arsenal now has wide appeal for job seekers across the board who want to have a leg up in the interview.
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Published: Mar 30, 2007
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Pew Internet Project reports that fifty-two million Americans have looked online for job information!
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Published: Mar 22, 2007
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The salary negotiation phase of the job search, although necessary, is probably the most frightening aspect for young professionals.
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Published: Mar 22, 2007
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Many of us in the business of career or professional development, have watched, feeling helpless, as hopeful job seekers got disqualified for less than appropriate attire.
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Published: Mar 22, 2007
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The Internet has grown overwhelmingly because of our curiosity and insatiable need to learn new things or remain informed. Despite volumes of available information, recruiters continue to be surprised...
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Published: Mar 22, 2007
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Despite the target rich concentration of opportunities, many job seekers fail to connect with recruiters in a meaningful way. Might they be overwhelmed and feel lost in a sea of suits?
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Published: Mar 21, 2007
