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John H.

John

What is the right job search method to use. I am sooooo confused. Maybe this podcast will help. But sometimes it feels like just treading water. Anyone have any suggestions. Learn From A expert career Coach. Join The podcast.

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Kelly M.

Kelly

Self-Esteem and Unemployment

Dealing with the ups and downs of unemployment

The Low Point Of The Rollercoaster myjobadvice.wordpress.com

Good days, bad days, highs and lows, ups and downs, self-doubt and self-confidence; is this your job search pattern? If you are experiencing some depression during your job search – you know,...

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Marianne Z. 19 hours ago • Edit • Thanks Kelly. I live in Western Massachusetts (Springfield area) and I have no interest in relocating. I've been working as a tour planner ... »
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Andy M.

Andy

The following 10 tips are the best job interview strategies to follow if you want to ace your next interview...http://careerking.net/10- ...

Job interviews can be a mystery. But you can find success if you follow the right job interview strategies.

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Jennifer H.

Jennifer

Many professionals mix up marketing and sales,while marketing professionals usually have some sales experience in their career, they ...

Many professionals mix up marketing and sales,while marketing professionals usually have some sales experience in their career, they require complete different set of skills. Marketing involves in understanding the customer’s...

posted 4 days ago

Florene (Flo) W. 3 days ago • Edit • Thanks Jennifer. Very helpful article and links. »
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Rachel M.

Rachel

You will never see an advertisement that puts to the forefront what features the product does not have. Why do we do this in a cover letter?

posted 1 month ago

Ruth S. 4 days ago • Edit • The cover letter is a great opportunity to set yourself apart from the crowd by making it a sales letter. My cover letter workbook describes ... »
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Andreasen J.

Andreasen

"You Should Avoid these 25 resume mistakes"

25 types of mistakes that should be considered before sending your resume...http://jobstar.info/you-should-avoid-these-25-resume-mistake ...

Make your resume more neat and orderly, and comfortable to read.

posted 4 days ago

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Jack M.

Jack

Remember school days, when you were assigned a 10-page paper but you only had eight pages of relevant content? Or that speech class where you were supposed to speak for five minutes but only prepared for four-and-a-half? What...

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Dina E.

Dina

Urgently needed for reputable insurance company in Egypt, the following vacancy:

- Job title: Sales manager
- Languages: Excellent command of written & spoken English and Arabic.
- Job Type: Full time ...

posted 5 days ago

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Marshall K.

Marshall

Job Search Tip of the Day

You marketing/business graduates, congratulations and do not become part of that 75% of new grads who can't find a job. Now is the time ...

posted 5 days ago

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John MuchBetterJobs H.

John MuchBetterJobs

Why you are UNEMPLOYABLE

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posted 10 days ago

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David K.
Marshall K.

Marshall

Job Search Tip of the Day

Gasoline expense is a huge barrier to job hunting as gone are the days of just driving a half hour and pounding the pavement. You ...

posted 6 days ago

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Jeffrey M.

Jeffrey

The "Rules" for Resumes Have Changed!

If you haven't updated your resume in a while, you'd be surprised how resume standards and employer's expectations have changed. A ...

I specialize in writing high-quality, attention-getting personal marketing documents. A resume alone can't win you the job, but a poorly written resume can certainly eliminate you from consideration. If you're a...

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santhosh rao

Here Facebook group for pharmacy professionals

Hello I am Santhosh Mennani, I formed a group called ''Pharma times'' here is the link http://lnkd.in/Tq89sQ. This group hosting 6500 ...

posted 29 days ago

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Marshall K.

Marshall

Job Search Tip of the Day

Do not start off your cold call with: Are you hiring?, but you do want to start off with: I know you are not hiring but, then (choose): ...

posted 7 days ago

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Alison D.

Alison

For anyone dedicated enough to be job searching on a holiday weekend... Get your free Kindle copy of my Job Search Guidebook - today...

Start reading Alison Doyle's Job Search Guidebook on your Kindle in under a minute. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here. Are you in the market for a new job or a career change? Leading job search expert Alison Doyle will...

posted 8 days ago

Alison D. 7 days ago • Edit • You can download it direct from Amazon - search for the book "Alison Doyle's Job Search Guidebook" and click on the Kindle version to download ... »
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Dr. Tom D.

Dr. Tom

Dr. Tom’s Career Tips: 50 Ways to Stay Motivated

The initial energy that you put into your job search will end. The longer the process drags on the more difficult it will be to stay ...

Careers and Worklife blog.timesunion.com

May 10, 2012 at 12:48 pm by Tom Denham The initial energy that you put into your job search will end.  The longer the process drags on the more difficult it will be to stay motivated.  You may not even recognize that you are...

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Kimberly M. 12 days ago • Edit • This is a hurdle we're trying to tackle in our one-stop. Specifically we are partnering with our landlords, Comprehensive Life Resources, ... »
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Andy M.

Andy

"Worst Body Language Mistakes For Job Hunters"

You may not realize it, but it’s not what you say that can put you ahead of the candidate pack when you interview — it’s what you don’t ...

The Best And Worst Nonverbal Cues... you should check this out..

posted 11 days ago

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Alison D.

Alison

About.com Job Search and Careers Group

Welcome to the About.com Job Search and Careers Group

You'll find the best career and job searching advice from About.com and other ...

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Marshall K.

Marshall

Job Search Tip of the Day

If your expectation of going to a temp agency is to get a permanent job, you will probably be very disappointed. There is a very low ...

posted 9 days ago

Greg L. 9 days ago • Edit • Marshall, you make an excellent point. Staffing firms are certainly a resource to find opportunities on the temporary side. However, having been ... »
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Greg L.
Marshall K.

Marshall

Job Search Tip of the Day

Basics for you new to job hunting: apply on line for anything that interests you, check-out places that your friends and contacts ...

posted 12 days ago

Baker D. 8 days ago • Edit • Baker likes this. »
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