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December 18th, 2009

Looking for Work? Check Your Work Ethic!

Looking for Work? Check Your Work Ethic!

Don’t let poor work habits keep you from finding work. It’s said that finding a job is a full time job, and your job search needs to be approached with the same good behavior. Exhibiting good work habits when seeking employment is just as important as it is when you have a job.

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November 27th, 2009

Get retro not techno: go old school in your job search

Get retro not techno: go old school in your job search

With everything gone “techno” these days, one of the most valuable (and overlooked) resources in standing out in your job search followup is still good card stock.

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November 12th, 2009

Salary raise and promotion tips | Salary raises

Salary raise and promotion tips | Salary raises

Talking about a salary raise can be tricky. Learn the etiquette about pay talk on the job.

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November 12th, 2009

Business attire how to dress in clothes that say “pay me more”

White shirt and tie

Business attire – or how to dress – tends not to be well-enforced. In most jobs, it’s unlikely your employer will ever send you home to change if you break one of the written or unwritten rules of the corporate dress code.

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November 12th, 2009

Are you an annoying job seeker?

Are you an annoying job seeker?

Saturday’s job ads go online and you spot the job of your dreams. The work, hours, company, atmosphere, location and overall opportunity wow you. So you send off a stunning cover letter and resume.

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November 12th, 2009

Voice Mail for Job Seekers

Voice Mail for Job Seekers

Ever called a phone number and got a voice mail message like one of these?

“Heeeeeeeeeey…..It’s Jerry! I can’t stop to talk right now – either too hung over or too busy hitting clubs! Leave me a message.”

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November 10th, 2009

10 Things You Must Do Before That Successful Interview

10 Things You Must Do Before That Successful Interview

You’ve worked hard to get here. You’ve sent out 31 resumes, networked, attended job fairs, enrolled in school for more education – you’ve taken all the right steps.
Then, one afternoon the phone rings. “Yes, we’d like you to come in for an interview. Is next Tuesday at 10:00 alright with you?” Alright???!!!

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November 10th, 2009

Providing work samples

Providing work samples

You applied for a position, responding with a cover letter and resume that indicate you have experience writing press releases and producing the inter-office e-newsletter. But are your standards of professionalism and production up to that of your potential new employer?

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November 10th, 2009

Personal motivation | Finding personal motivation at work

Personal motivation | Finding personal motivation at work

Personal motivation may be the key to your career success. Personal motivation often overrules other traits. You may think you can excel in business with talent, skills and knowledge alone, but it’s your day-to-day work habits that are the key to maximizing these traits.

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November 9th, 2009

The Weakness Question

The Weakness Question

You’re sitting in a conference room or office, face-to-face with the person you most want to impress – your prospective boss – and he or she is asking you, “What is your biggest weakness?” How do you answer a question like that?

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