Where are all the Jobs?: May 17, 2011

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

5 Unorthodox Pre-interview Routines that Actually Work

Posted: 11 May 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Here are five strange pre-interview routines which will actually help you to ace the interview and get the job you want in today's market.

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Take Your Time Developing Your Personal Brand

Posted: 11 May 2011 10:30 PM PDT

Rome wasn't built in a day and either will your personal brand, reputation or business. Trying to rush it will only hurt your job search.

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Is Your Resume Ready for a Recruiter?

Posted: 11 May 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Great news! You received a call out of the blue from a recruiter who wants to see your resume quickly. But what if you haven't kept it current?

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[Career School] How Workplace Personality Impacts Career Success

Posted: 11 May 2011 09:30 PM PDT

Watch this video to learn how personality impacts success in the workplace. A new study shows those who have good workplace relationships live longer.

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[Newsletter] 5 Unorthodox Pre-interview Routines that Actually Work

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[R]energize Your Job Hunt in 8 Easy Steps

“My job search is stuck in the mud. I know I need to fix it, but I’m feeling overwhelmed and I’ve got no energy left. I’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to work.” Does this ring true for you? The simple truth is: hunting for a job can be tiring, demoralizing, and frustrating.

5 Resume Basics We Bet You Overlooked

Here are five basic resume rules and the mistakes you make that break them. Thousands of job seekers make these mistakes. Are you making them, too?

Should I Take Any Job to Have a Job?

The question that is plaguing out-of-work job seekers is, “Should I take any job for the sake of having a job?” The answer, in simple terms, is you should do everything you can to avoid it.

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