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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job dissatisfaction
- Job dissatisfaction is a driving force behind individuals seeking employment elsewhere. When evaluating your employment it is important to distinguish between the work you do and your workplace.Do you find purpose in your work? Are you driven by passion or necessity?All work has purpose. All work has value. You are the best person to evaluate the value of your work. The value of your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free resume examples: more is better
- If you ever studied any probability theory in high school or college, you probably remember the marbles.Most introductory probability books talk about drawing different colored marbles out of a bag. What's the probability of getting a particular color?Let's say the bag has 20 marbles, 15 red and 5 blue. The probability of drawing a red one is 15/20, or 3 out of 4. The probability of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free resume examples: untold wealth in 10 minutes!
- Doesn't every job search start with Google?Way back in another lifetime, I was looking for a job after one of my startups failed. Conveniently, everything went to pot in early 2000. I've always had good timing.Google was the place to start. I knew all I needed were some free resume examples.Doesn't everybody?I mean, come on, I'd been writing in a business setting for ye...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write a resume that stands out from the crowd
- Today's job market is competitive. Many companies receive hundreds of resumes a year, making it difficult for yours to stand out from the crowd. However, that should not keep you from getting interviews. The following 10 tips will help you learn how to get employers to read your resume and get your phone ringing.1. Include a profileBegin your resume with a profile, whic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free resume examples: use them, but dont
- There are lots of free resume examples (or free resume samples) on the web.Try searching for "free resume example" at Google and take a look at the almost 5 million pages that come back (the less restrictive "resume example" gives you 7 million pages, if you've got more time on your hands).But what good are they?Plenty, if you DON'T do what most people do with them, which is c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Before you begin, know what to expect - how you can make a living proof reading from home
- Proof reading from home is an excellent way to make money, right? How hard and challenging can it be to do some editing after all?In fact it can be quite challenging to find a good quality proofreader that works from their house. This is due in part to the heavy demands it places on the individual and on their family. It is often more work than realized. Here, we will talk about the realiti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sample resume objectives: good, but summaries are smokin!
- Since college I've been told that a resume ought to have an "objective statement" at the top. Maybe you've been told the same.I'm here to tell you somebody's been lying to you!Well, not necessarily, but maybe. Every resume has an objective, but not every resume has to have an objective statement. So before you get the urge to search online for sample resume objectives, keep reading....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Which half are you?
- When more than half of Americans were identified as overweight, people took notice. Major news outlets began educating on how to stay out, or get out, of that statistic. I wish the same attention had been paid when the Conference Board released their statistics saying half of Americans are satisfied with their job.Of course, that means, half are dissatisfied. Disliking your job is hazardous...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sample resume objectives: what they all tend to miss
- Sample resume objectives. When a harried and possibly panicked job seeker finds one he thinks is good, he feels like the drowning man who just got rescued.But as Shakespeare said, there's something rotten in Denmark. Or in that sample you thought would save you.The problem is that sample resume objectives all tend to miss one thing. It's truly shocking to me that they do. But they're...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Targeting your resume is so important for your career
- Targeting your portfolio, (resume and cover letter) can get you any job you desire! The purpose of targeting is so you can find your perfect match, your dream job!To target successfully, you need to calculate the position, do this and you will be sure to hit the mark.When targeting the job you wish to apply for, ask yourself,"Am I responding to this position because I really wan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write a resume, avoid these resume mistakes
- HOW TO WRITE A RESUME-MISTAKE #1NEVER USE THE WRONG PAPER! What kind of paper should you choose when typing your resume? The color of paper you will want to use will be white or ivory. You will also want to type your resume on a heavier paper, such as a 20 lb. bond.HOW TO WRITE A RESUME-MISTAKE #2DO NOT APPLY TO THE WRONG JOB! Focus on targeting your resume to one spec...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to type a resume for employers
- Learning how to type a resume may feel like a daunting task. Even the most affluent writers have asked themselves, how to type a mind-blowing resume. Follow the tips in this article, and you will find the answers on how to type an outstanding resume.First, your resume must be computer printed. The days of the almighty pen or grandma's typewriter are behind us. No more carriage returns with ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free resume template: beware!
- Downloading a free resume template can be so alluring. No work to do! You just download it, fill in the blanks, and get the job of your dreams!If you buy that, I've got lots of other things I'd like to sell you.That's a pipe dream. Listen, folks. All you get with a template is a structure that you have to fill in.Granted, coming up with the structure can be a challenge for som...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free resume template: the only one youll ever need
- WARNING: This article is likely to make you mad.In fact, I'm pretty sure it will.I imagine you were hoping for a free resume template in this article that you could download and fill in. Well, you won't find one here. I had planned on including a link to a free resume template or three, but I decided against it.Why?Because I'm not sure recommending a resume template, fr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free resume template: what makes a good one?
- You can drown in the "free resume examples," "free resume templates," and "free resume samples" on the web.In my opinion, a single thing makes one free resume template different from another: results.Find a free resume template that will help you create a resume that'll win you a job.That means several things have to be true about this template you're considering.First,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get a job writing speeches
- Jobs in speech writing are amongst the most difficult to find, but are much sought after. In many cases, the subjects that will deliver them will want to find expert advice on what to say, how to say it, and how to make themselves look good through it. You will not start out with a job in speech writing for the President, though. You will start at a much lower level and work your way up. While man...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The best business and economy solutions
- In todays Business and economy, starting any business service requires a good business plan. A little money wouldn't hurt either.Here it is, if you are thinking about a career change, or starting your own home based business, this is a great place to start.Discover some of the least expensive and easy to start, home based business opportunities available in 2005.These business...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your resume format - what is the first thing you need to do?
- The first thing you need to do before you write your resume is learn how to format it. Just as if you were cooking a new dish you would follow a recipe, so too should you follow a specific format when you type your resume.There are three different types of resume formats you can use. First, we will talk about the Chronological resume. The chronological format is the most popular and widely ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding freelance writing jobs - join us on the job search
- Finding freelance writing jobs require great skill, dedication and lots of patience. There are many qualifications that businesses look for prior to hiring an individual to fill their job vacancies though. When the potential applicant arrives, he or she must possess a good working knowledge of the tasks that the business person needs. If they don't there is sure to be someone else who does. Theref...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Travel writer jobs, what are they and how to find them
- Travel writing jobs are few and far between. Getting into this field is hard to do and requires a lot of training and experience. But, there are many benefits to them. There are many individuals who would love to get employment opportunities in this field. And, because the world is faster and faster becoming accessible to more people, increasing employment availability can be found for travel jobs...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - So you want a promotion - what do you need to do to get the champagne corks popping?
- The champagne corks have been popping to celebrate your promotion. You have a well paid job you love ? its really interesting. You are using your talents to the full and your boss really values your contribution!If you recognise yourself in the statement above ? congratulations!If you want it to be true ? how can you make it happen?Many people are stuck in dead end jobs, resen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find a job writing grant applications
- Do you have what it takes to land a job doing grant writing? Many people are looking for ways to develop a freelance business, but unless you know what it takes to do so, you might as well stop trying. There are several fields in which you can learn and have many jobs waiting for you. But, in others, you will need to properly be prepared for them before they pass you by. Here, we will talk a littl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How can you find freelance writing jobs?
- Do you think that there is a big sign that reads, "Freelance Writing Jobs, Apply Within"? There just is not. In fact, you may have a hard time finding writing jobs of any type advertised in any employment magazine or newspaper either. So, how do you find freelance writing jobs? Let us talk about this for a moment and see if we can't find an idea or two that will work for you.1. Be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Professional moms: how to get ready to re-enter the workforce
- Finally! Your youngest is in school and you are ready to hit the job market after an extended absence. As you scrape the last of the Fruit Loops from the kitchen table, you ponder a few unfortunate truths:? Your network has gone stale? Your industry contacts have moved on? You are not in the loop anymore.Face the facts: you are at a disadvantage compared to th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Troubleshooting your job search
- OK. You've posted your resume online. You've sent out a dozen copies answering classified ads. You've told everyone in your network that you're looking for a job.And nothing has happened.Now what?Since 1996, I've written/edited resumes for nearly 3,000 clients and refunded less than 3% of them for lack of results. Based on this experience, here are four ways for you to trouble...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Applying for a job in china
- Working in ChinaWorking in China is very common now. Either you are sent to China by your company or you apply for a job to be stationed in China. Applying for a job in China is very common today as China gradually becomes a economic powerhouse. In fact, many Hong Kongers and Taiwanese feel that it is important to have good job experience in China.It is also very common to be ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job interviews: what to wear
- It takes between seven and seventeen seconds for a person to make an impression of us and much of that impression is based on how we look. It stand to reason, then, that what we wear to job interviews will make a far greater impact on our success than anything we're likely to say once those first crucial seconds have passed.Dress For the JobIf you're applying for a job as a sa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What do accountants and doctors have in common?
- Freshly qualified accounting graduates when asked by the interviewer "Are there any questions you want to ask?" usually respond with "What are my duties and responsibilities"Be careful. Some interviewers intentionally do not mention anything about duties and responsibilities to test the reaction of the candidates. Those less confident will show on the face.I usually respond to the ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Employment law: attendance rewards - legal ramifications
- If you were thinking of offering your employees special rewards as incentives for having good attendance records, then you must read on. In fact, employers that offer attendance bonuses may find themselves falling foul of the law.The Royal Mail introduced a rewards scheme for staff that did not to take time off sick. Under the Royal Mail's scheme, workers with full attendance records were e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Employment law: unfair dismissal - employer succeeded in changing terms of employment
- Good News for Employers wishing to change the terms of employment of employees, however, employers must still take care.In Scott & Co v Richardson [2005], the Dependant, Mr Richardson, who worked for a Scottish firm of debt collectors, refused to accept his new terms of employment which required him to visit defaulting debtors during the evenings. Mr Richardson agreed to work evenings but o...