by Toni Seger
Promoting oneself is often difficult for people, but you can’t get a job, any job without being able to sell a prospective employer on your personal strengths. Before you go to an interview, take the time to...
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by Toni Seger
If you’re a job seeker, you’re thinking about that all important interview and how you can make the atmosphere as positive as possible. If your research reveals the possibility of conflicts and shortfalls, you...
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by Toni Seger
The country's work force has never been more competitive or mobile. People are rarely content to spend their career working for one full time employer anymore. More and more, people are reevaluating their...
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by Toni Seger
Do you love what you do? It’s more important than you might realize. If the only thing holding you to your job is a pay check and you can’t wait every week for Friday afternoon, you may be throwing away the...
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by Toni Seger
When you’re competing for a job, prospective employers will consider a number of different criteria when assessing whether or not you get hired. In my opinion, the quality of your references can make a big...
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by Yuwanda Black
Here's a little inside secret - recruiters and employers want you to be the perfect fit for the job. Why?
Because it makes their job easier. We'd rather see 4-5 people for a job, than 10, 15 or 20. So,...
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by Yuwanda Black
Finally, a recruiter responded to your resume. It's been on Monster and CareerBuilder forever, and you've responded to hundreds of ads.
Following are three rules to follow when you've got a recruiter on the...
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by Yuwanda Black
Does your resume really reflect your skills and abilities? Are you underselling yourself professionally? Could you demand more if your resume was done right?
Following is some resume advice that gets across...
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by Yuwanda Black
Going to college is closely linked to the American dream of achieving success. America's youth are programmed from day one that this is the first step, after high school, to attaining future goals.
However,...
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by Robin Eads
So the economy is in turmoil and you’ve suddenly found yourself without a job. What now? It’s time to update that resume, or in some cases, build one from scratch. What should you include; what should you leave...
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by Deborah Hildebrand
Job seekers who have gone on an interview for a job they really want know how nerve wracking it can be. However, preparing in advance can make the process go a bit easier.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of...
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by Toni Seger
Stress can take a real toll on your health and as such it needs to be taken seriously. If stress is a regular part of your working life, be honest about it and look for ways you can reduce it because it won’t...
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by Deborah Hildebrand
Everyone is concerned because of the current downturn in the economy and the crashing financial markets that saw the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the purchase of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America and the $85...
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by David Rattiner
Top 5 Sales Tips
By David Lion Rattiner
In the business world, it is all about sales and presenting yourself and your company in a positive light. No matter what line of business you are in, when it comes...
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by David Rattiner
Top 5 Closing Techniques
By David Lion Rattiner
The close. It sounds so cool doesn’t it? That’s because it is. Learning the art of making a close is what separates a good salesperson from a superior sales...
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by David Rattiner
Tips For Business Travel
By David Lion Rattiner
When you first started your job, you thought traveling around on a business trip was the greatest thing since sliced bread. It was an adventure back then, a...
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by David Rattiner
Interview Tips
By David Lion Rattiner
In this economy, getting the job that you want is going to be extra competitive and it is important to brush up on your interview skills. A job interview is your first...
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by Conrad Brown
1. Applications - If the application is not completed, it will be returned for correction. Three signatures are mandatory: Section III ("Have you ever...?" questions), Section V (consent of National...
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by Paul Wallis
The modern online writer is somewhere between an outworker and a semi-solvent office worker, trying to be a writer.
The career mix is a menagerie of people and gigs, varying from the actual buyer to the...
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by Michael Guinzburg
Among many other fine qualities – blonde hair, blue eyes, and legs from Murmansk to Minsk, to name just a few – my girlfriend the Russian Concussion is entirely practical.
“If you can’t write anymore,” she...
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by Robin Eads
With recent unemployment and layoff numbers, it seems there aren't enough jobs to go around for all of those looking for work. There are things that you can do to improve your odds when competing for a job...
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by Robin Eads
We have a new President-elect! Hooray for change! Even if you didn't vote for it, change is on the way and it's likely to get worse before it gets better. Be prepared; don't get blind-sided. Take these steps to...
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by Robin Eads
So you've interviewed for that dream job and gotten an offer. Congratulations! Time to give your notice to your current employer. How will your boss take the news? Maybe he or she will begin looking for your...
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by Robin Eads
Competition is stiffer than ever these days; with many more qualified candidates fighting for the same job, what can you do to set yourself apart? In addition to some of the tips given in <a href=h...
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by Robin Eads
Whether you are a hiring manager or simply an employee, you've no doubt used a recruiter before. You may have some definite opinions about recruiters; either positive or negative. Especially in today's job...
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