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November 24th, 2008

Returning to work when you’re entry level at 40

Returning to work when you're entry level at 40

Returning to work after years away from the workforce poses special challenges. You may fear that employers will see negatives in your lack of work history.

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November 23rd, 2008

Jobs for people with disabilities

Jobs for people with disabilities

Jobs for people with disabilities do exist. But people with many different types of disabilities often find job search a frustrating process that creates unforeseen barriers. You can sometimes feel that your skills and abilities are being ignored and that people are looking only at your challenges.

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November 23rd, 2008

International summer jobs | Summer jobs

International summer jobs | Summer jobs

International summer jobs provide the opportunity to work in a foreign country. Many students pursue international summer jobs as a way to build language skills, learn about new cultures, gain global work experience and fund a trip abroad.

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November 23rd, 2008

Job search database tips – Searching a job database

Job search database tips - Searching a job database

Job search database tips can help you improve your chances of finding the right job. When you use a job search database, you can view a wide range of opportunities at once.

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November 23rd, 2008

Job skill training: how to ask about job skill training

Job skill training: how to ask about job skill training

Job skill training can make or break your career. Prospective employees should ask some pointed questions about job skill training and career development opportunities before accepting an offer.

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November 23rd, 2008

Business casual dress code: understanding “business casual” attire

Business casual dress code: understanding "business casual" attire

Business casual dress code interpretations vary widely. What fits the business casual dress code at one firm may not pass at another. Relaxed business attire, one of today’s most popular workplace perks, has made “dressing for success” more of a challenge:

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November 23rd, 2008

Self-promotion: How to Move up the Ladder at Work with a Personal Publicity Campaign

Self-promotion: How to Move up the Ladder at Work with a Personal Publicity Campaign

Using self-promotion can help you move up the ladder at work. Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to get a promotion, while a co-worker with the same level of experience,

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November 21st, 2008

Acing the Lunch Interview

Acing the Lunch Interview

A job interview over lunch can feel as nerve-wracking as a blind date. Not only must you demonstrate that you are intelligent, pleasant and capable, you must also appear graceful while eating. You may even prefer to pass up the opportunity rather than face an intimidating line-up of eating utensils.

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November 21st, 2008

The interview is over, now what?

The interview is over, now what?

If you’re a job seeker, you probably breathe a sigh of relief when you finish your first interview. After all the resume crafting, researching and rehearsing answers, you’ve survived time in the hot seat.

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November 21st, 2008

Job interview secrets – part 2

Job interview secrets - part 2

Job interview secrets can help you improve your chances of securing a job. In “Job interview secrets – part 1”, we covered a checklist for managing the process leading up to the actual interview. Here’s a checklist for what to do once the interview begins.

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