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Don’t bury the lead & other job tips from SXSW

I recently had the pleasure of attending the interactive portion of SXSW last week in Austin. To say that it was overwhelming would be an understatement. With an estimated attendance of nearly 25,000 people there to learn, connect and talk about technology, there were so many sessions I wanted to attend that putting a schedule together made my head spin. Continue reading

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By in Cover Letters, Interviews, Resume

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What employers think of gaps in your work history

When the recession began, the question that popped up repeatedly was, “Can I find a job in this economy?” Then, for those fortunate enough to be offered a position, the question often became, “Should I take a job even if it’s a step down from my last role?”

Both of these questions weighed heavily on workers, not just because they were worried about making enough money to cover their bills — though they surely were — but also because these quandaries could damage their long-term career goals. Continue reading

By in Cover Letters, Get the job, Surveys

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Companies hiring this week

Spring has finally arrived! While many parts of the country have been enjoying warmer than average temperatures, others are still feeling a chill in the air. No matter where you live – if you’re still in your winter coat or you’ve already pulled the summer clothes out of hibernation – a new season is a great time to refresh your job search. Continue reading

By in Find the job, The right job

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4 resources for veterans entering the civilian workforce

Men and women who have served our country possess qualities and skills that are of great value to employers, including a strong work ethic, leadership and problem solving. Yet many veterans struggle with finding employment in the civilian world. According to whitehouse.gov, as of October 2011, more than 850,000 veterans were unemployed. Continue reading

By in Find the job, How to search

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6 fields that offer the most job security

By Lori Michelle Ryan, JIST Publishing

During tough economic times, workers experience stress related to layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and myriad other issues. Most employees just want to be sure their jobs are secure. In his new book, “150 Best Jobs for a Secure Future,” Laurence Shatkin details the most secure occupations and fields: computer systems design, educational services, government, health care, repair and maintenance and utilities. Continue reading

By in Find the job, The right job

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The 10 most sleep-deprived jobs

The beginning of daylight saving time means the sun will shine for a little bit longer each evening. Yet in order to gain extra sunlight, an hour of sleep had to be sacrificed. While some workers may temporarily have trouble getting out of bed each morning, others deal with sleep deprivation all year long. Continue reading

By in On the job, Work/Life

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