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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you have a hotsy-totsy resume?
- I begin this article with a bit of slang description. What do I mean by a "hotsy totsy" resume? I mean one that does the following for you, the job seeker and a possible employer.1. It has a concise job objective, based on what the employer wants. Follow the employer's lead.2. It describes what you, the job seeker, can do for that employer. No long-winded explanation of how wonderful...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make more job contacts faster, through viral marketing
- Are you in the job market? Sick of every blog-byte cramming down your throat that you have to get out there and network? Feel like your traditional networking efforts have turned into a self-destructive waste of time? Online Social Networking (OSN), a form of viral marketing, is a better way to hook up to opportunity. Done right, it'll do wonders for your self-esteem and warp-speed your con...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ask for that raise!
- For nine years Jeff worked for company G as an engineer. Flying airplanes was his first love. His job came in a close second place. That changed when Jeff met Judy. Their relationship quickly turned serious and they married.When Jeff and Judy sat down to do financial planning as a couple, Judy learned Jeff's salary was surprisingly low. With a human resource background, Judy knew the salary...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to think like a headhunter to find your dream job!
- In this ever changing world, we need to think out of the box to get ahead. This true for anything you do in life. If you want to succeed you will need to be creative.People every day are coming up with new ideas on starting a business, a new craft, hobbies etc. The same hold true for a job search.If you want to land your dream job, you too will have to learn to accomplish this....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Necessary psychological skills when working in the executive protection field
- The "hard" skills necessary for an executive protection specialist (EPS) and/or personal protection specialist (PPS) are often perceived as being that of a policeman or (elite) soldier. Though there can be certain similarities i.e. the use of handguns, hand-to-hand combat and the ability to control a vehicle, most people having worked both in executive protection and either of the latter...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An unexpected career direction
- My starting point was how to draw on 25 years of experience in which I have helped thousands of people to their own career success, and make this knowledge freely available to anyone and everyone who could use it. I believe that if people are given the right information and helped to reach their own conclusions; they can make an outstanding success of their careers. I wasn't planning on writing mu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to negotiate the best salary and benefit packages
- Salary and Benefits NegotiationOne of the most difficult aspects of job searching for many people, especially those who are just starting out or who are making a mid-career change, is actually the salary and benefits negotiation aspect. This is true partly because some people are just naturally uncomfortable with negotiation in general and also because they may not feel knowledgeable enough...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interview tips - ten top dos & donts for winning interviews
- In this day and age it can become increasingly difficult to even get your foot in the door and get an interview; once you've accomplished that you will want to make sure you continue to put your best foot forward and nail the interview as well. Unfortunately, as great as their skills, experience and education are; the interview is where many people lose a job opportunity to their competition. Unde...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to close your interview and leave a lasting positive impression
- Closing the InterviewKnowing how to successfully close an interview can make the difference between getting the job and being one of the unfortunate individuals who receives a rejection letter in the mail. While much attention is given to the matters of how to write a resume and cover letter as well as what to expect in regards to interview questions, far too many job seekers are unprepared...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - After your interview - what must you do next?
- Other than actually landing the interview itself and living through it, waiting after the interview and wondering whether you will get a phone call or a rejection letter can be one of the most difficult aspects of searching for a job. What you do after the interview should actually start while you are still 'working' the interview.Prior to leaving make sure that you have noted the name of t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Technology in the workplace - boon or curse?
- Like all new innovations, technology in the work environment can either work for you or against you. What is good for the employer or is not always the same for the employee.Is Technology Working FOR You or AGAINST YouWhen cellphones became available it seemed that they would fill a need for instant communication - any time, any place - that would help people be more efficient and th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Students searching for a job
- Searching for a job has become easier than ever for those who are graduating from school and looking to enter the workforce. Many schools offer guidance services as well as networking opportunities for graduates looking for work after finishing school. Recruiters often work hand in hand with career services on a number of campuses to connect with the kind of individuals they have in mind for speci...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Searching for jobs online
- Searching for jobs online is easier than ever, but also more confusing than ever. Any Internet user doing a job search online will find that they can choose from hundreds of national employment listing web sites and the numbers can often be staggering. When performing on online job search, it is a good idea to choose from an online employment classified web site that allows for regional searching....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Searching for an it job
- Looking for an IT job is one of the easiest to perform due to the incredibly high demand in the IT field. As the Internet grows, corporations network through Intranets ? even the advancement of science has the demand for anyone with IT skills at an all time high. Computer technology continues to advance, change and grow and, in turn, increases the demand for new and diverse IT jobs. A job search f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Searching for a federal job
- Many years ago searching for a federal job was a long, complicated and drawn out process. Today, it has been become far less complex and is now just a three-step process. Finding a federal job used to be accomplished through postings in a government office branch and sometimes in libraries. Today, finding an opening can be done right on the Internet. There is a web site that lists federal jobs als...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Searching for an executive job
- A job search for executives is far less complicated today than it has been in the past. Anyone who is looking for an executive job can simply look to the Internet where there are hundreds of employment websites, with many specifically geared towards executives. These websites offer individuals the opportunity to network with other executives in order to share ideas, offer communication about oppor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Searching for employment
- Searching for a job can be a daunting and confusing task for anyone, whether he or she is just entering the job market, looking for a better job or find him or herself without a job after several years with one employer. A job search can be successful when the person looking for a job knows exactly what they should and should not do when looking for a new job. Once a person has located a job that ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The art of selling yourself!
- To "sell" oneself on paper is not easy. Creating a resume is a design and construction job and a test of your writing skills as well. A resume can either be self written or written with professional help.Self-written resumes are attractive with good fonts but the disadvantages of self-written resumes are that they may be unfocussed and carelessly organised. The candidate who gets the job is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write cover letters that increase your chances of winning an interview
- Submit a poorly written cover letter and the chances are your resume will end up in the trash bin without even being looked at.On the other hand, a well written cover letter can almost guarantee you get an interview.Interview Winning Cover LettersOk, you may not win any awards for the cover letter that you enclose to your resume, but you may increase your odds it actually gett...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resumes arent important - they are everything when it comes to getting an interview
- Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes for every position they are trying to fill. To select their shortlist of candidates to interview, they look for the most common resume mistakes most applicants make and eliminate them first.To increase your chances of getting an interview, make sure you avoid these common mistakes.Ten Resume Mistakes to AvoidWhether you've b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why one word answers are bad news at job interviews
- It takes a lot of time and effort to get invited to a job interview. Don't blow your chances by being misunderstood by the interviewer. Not many people are aware that giving one word answers to questions, substantially increases your chances of conveying the wrong impression.Active Listening Skill Tips for InterviewsDuring a job interview, a potential employer asks, "Can you tak...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to do if you are over 40 and have lost your job
- Unexpectedly loosing your job can be a very traumatic and distressing experience at the best of times. If you are over 40 and can't find the job you deserve, you will need great inner strength and self belief to come out on top.Could this be you?You're working at your family's welding business during the day, and then go to your second job at night. You're 50-some years old, working ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What you should never put on your resume
- Liars Get Caught! What NOT to Put on Your Resume"Everybody does it" as they say. Face it, the job market can be a very tough place to compete. If everyone inflates their experience then how can an honest person get a job?Well, as tempting as it may be, you do NOT want to risk lying on your resume.Whether it's personal information, job experience, or schooling - employers are f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 8 ?thurvival skills? for 05
- Just what is a "thurvival skill?" It's a skill that let's you thrive and survive at the same time. In today's economy it's not enough to just be good. You need to be better than your counterparts and colleagues. It's all about creating an action plan to keep you name in the limelight and on the top of the list. What list am I talking about? The one that says call X, hire X or X is the be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Employment under a microscope
- A certain amount of oversight is involved in almost any job. The more important, the more highly skilled, the more successful the position, the lower the degree of oversight. At the bottom rung of the economic and social ladder - the laborers, the maids, the easily replaceable positions - the more watchful are the powers that be, the less secure are the workers, the more personally vulnerable are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Think about a nursing degree
- If you decide to get a degree in nursing, there are many things you need to know and consider first. Choosing your nursing school may not be as easy as you expect. There is research that needs to go into it to be sure you get the best school available to you. You are going to want to look into different college programs, where they are located, how much they cost, what degrees they offer as well a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 key career success questions
- At some point in every professional or managerial career, there is a time when one start thinking: Is it time to move on or do something else? However, before you quit your job and take a fling at something else, realistically evaluate your career and potential options by asking yourself these ten career success questions: Do I really like my work or am I hanging on marking time? Am...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Career killers to avoid
- Many professionals and managers are so involved in day-to-day crises and fighting fires that they forget about a key leadership characteristic: self-management. Effective leaders are first of all effective in managing themselves ? their time, their focus, their emotions and their careers. It's too late to figure out what's next for you once your company has merged, had lay offs, changed strategy o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Benefits of mystery shopping for secret shoppers
- Mystery shoppers are people who are hired to scrutinize employees, products and customer services of any organization. The benefits that they get from mystery shopping are:They enjoy doing a job that's fun and frolic.Mystery shoppers shop because they enjoy doing that. Mystery shoppers visit not just the stores but the restaurants and hotels too. They are supposed to evaluate product...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wake up and learn something new
- The US Government has just released last month's job creation figures. It was the lowest number in two years. This is a revealing and disturbing snapshot of what is actually happening in the real economy, not the one artificially created for the headlines. Our US GNP or Gross National Product, is based upon manufactured durable goods. Unfortunately, the manufacturing economy in the US has not yet ...