Eight Things you can do while you’re Unemployed

Don’t just sit there. Do something. There are lots of things that you can do while you are not working. This is a short list that can get your juices flowing. 1)      Start a blog – Blog about what you know. If you’re an auto mechanic, blog about that. If you are an engineer, there…

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New hiring report and what it means to the job seeker

Payroll giant, ADP, said Wednesday, January 30, that December hiring was 192,000 jobs, higher than the government’s estimate. All the hiring occurred in small to medium sized companies. Firms with 49 or fewer employees hired 115,000 people, while firms 50 to 499 people created 79,000 jobs in December. In contrast, large firms, 500 or more…

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Great Jobs for 2013 – The Ones the Big Lists Don’t Talk About

If you take the time to look through the “Best Jobs of 2013” lists, you will see systems analysts, engineers and lots of computer jobs. The predictions are for folks with advanced degrees to do very well. But for those of us without degrees, we should not despair. We need to recognize the one thing…

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How To Act When Headhunters Call You

“For many individuals the prospect of being approached by a headhunter could be a terrifying one. For a start, the experience is an unannounced one – more often than not the headhunter will call a potential candidate out of the blue.” continue reading

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5 Ways to Stand Out During Your Job Search in 2013

“With 17% of American businesses planning to hire new workers in the first three months of 2013, job seekers should be prepared to go the extra mile when it comes to standing out to potential employers. This means tossing out your generic resume, strengthening your networking and getting a little creative.” continue reading

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13 Mistakes To Avoid In Job Interviews

“The drum is beating for a new job in 2013. It’s up to you to make it happen, and it’s not as hard as you may think. Simple steps make all the difference, especially when it comes to successful interviews. Avoid these killer interview mistakes and you’ll be that much closer to a new job.”…

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The Art Of Setting Realistic Career Goals – Careers Articles

“At the start of each year, New Year’s resolutions are made. Some goals are kept, while many more are forgotten. Yet making resolutions can be beneficial if they are realistic, they allow for some flexibility and a plan is put in place to achieve them.” continue reading

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Top ten New Year’s resolution for the job seeker

If you are looking for work or just looking to change jobs, there resolutions can be your key to starting 2013 ready for all the opportunities the new year can bring. 1)      Get your resume in order – The first resolution for this year is to get your resume up to date and looking great.…

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Get Your Foot in the Door and Get Back to Work

“With the increasing popularity of hiring a more cost-effective workforce of “just in time” employees, companies of every size are not the only ones that are benefiting by temporary employment. Job seekers can gain several advantages over traditional work search approaches through temp work.” Great writeup about the benefits of temping. continue reading

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