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<description><![CDATA[My name is Carl Mueller and I'd like to thank you for learning a bit more about me! I feel that I have numerous relevant experiences during my career that come in useful when helping people with their careers: I know what it's like to work internationally, having worked overseas (in New Zealand, from 1994-1998). I've survived several corporate downsizings while many of my colleagues were being laid off. I have also experienced being laid off twice myself during corporate downsizings. I know what it's like to be self-employed. I've helped many people find better jobs. I started to work ... ]]></description>
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<title>Why Should You Consider Becoming an Electrical Contractor?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 10:43:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of job opportunities available so why should you consider a career as an electrician? How about good pay, great job prospects and an ongoing requirement for the profession that isn't going away any time soon?]]></description>
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<title>Why I'd Like to Jump Off the Ladder</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:02:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'd like to jump off the ladder - the corporate ladder that is - and take control of my own career. It took me awhile to figure out that I'm an entrepreneur at heart but I did finally figure it out.]]></description>
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<title>Toronto Travel And Tourism</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2006 10:43:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thinking about traveling to Toronto? I was born in Toronto and have lived here for most of my life so I'd like to tell you a bit about my city and why you should visit. Toronto is the fifth largest]]></description>
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<title>Recruitment Ethics: Ethics In Hiring, Staffing and Recruitment</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 16:09:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ethics in the field of hiring, staffing and recruitment is based on a combination of things and depends on who is actually involved in the hiring process. Certainly the job searcher, hiring manager and recruiter are just three]]></description>
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<title>Build A Website: Website Development For Beginners</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:21:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to build a website yourself, you might be confused where to start. I started up my first website in November 2005 with no prior development experience and I now have 3 sites running, all of which I built myself. Here's how I did it]]></description>
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<title>Job Offer Negotiation: Negotiating More Than Just Salary</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:15:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job offer negotiation can extend beyond just the salary. Often you might be able to get a potential employer to improve upon the job offer in areas such as...]]></description>
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<title>MBA: The Master of Business Administration And Your Career</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:03:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Holding an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree used to be a virtual guarantee of a good job and high paying salary. While these benefits can't necessarily be guaranteed anymore...]]></description>
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<title>Masters Degree: Pursuing A Masters Degree Program</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/219303</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:26:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enroling in a Masters degree program can provide you with several benefits not the least of which is...]]></description>
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<title>Adult Education: How Adult College Education Helps</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:50:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a recruiter, I can think of many cases where hiring managers - and in some cases entire companies - were stringent in terms of the educational requirements they were looking for in their "ideal" candidate. In some cases...]]></description>
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<title>Choosing A College - College Selection and Choosing A University To Attend</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:16:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When selecting a college there are a few important things you can do to help you learn more about the school(s) you are considering to get a firsthand look at each option.]]></description>
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<title>Online University Degree - Online Education And Long Distance Learning</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:24:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pursuing an online university degree and long distance learning in general has become an increasingly popular option for people wanting to continue or further their education. There are some considerations though when it comes to...]]></description>
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<title>Executive MBA: The Executive Masters of Business Administration</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:15:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Executive MBA (Executive Masters of Business Administration) is an increasingly popular option for business professionals who want to improve their skills and add a degree to their resume but it's also...]]></description>
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<title>Background Check: The Security Check And Getting The Job</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2006 17:42:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The background check or security check is becoming an increasingly popular option for employers to conduct on potential new staff, perhaps even more popular than...]]></description>
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<title>Headhunter: Should You Use A Recruiter?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 09:54:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Should you use a recruiter during your job search? A recruiter can help you in more ways than simply making you aware of job opportunities you might otherwise have not known about...]]></description>
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<title>Interview Question: Sell Me This Pencil</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 09:03:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have ever been asked a trick interview question during a job interview, you probably know the feeling of being thrown off base and trying to quickly collect your thoughts so that you answer the question intelligently. A big part of answering such a question is realizing why the question was asked in the first place.]]></description>
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<title>Salary Negotiation: Compensation Advice From A Recruiter</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 17:15:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a recruiter, I'm used to negotiating salary and compensation on behalf of my job candidates with the hiring manager of the company they are interviewing with. Salary and compensation negotiation is one of the things...]]></description>
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<title>Interview Expenses: Should You Be Reimbursed ForThem?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 16:41:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Should you get reimbursed for interview travel expenses? I've helped a number of job searchers who had to travel a fair distance to get to an interview. In most cases the hiring manager I was dealing with would... 
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<title>First Interview: What Happens During The First Interview?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 15:25:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first job interview can take several different forms and knowing in advance which form it will take can go a long way to helping you perform better.]]></description>
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<title>Second Interview: What Happens After The First Interview?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 15:09:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The second interview is typically what you are trying to receive when you attend a first interview. Unless the job you're applying for has a one-interview process to be followed by a job offer to the successful candidate, you will most likely... 
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<title>Recruitment: Are You Recruitable? (And Why You Should Care)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 09:30:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In staffing terms, recruitment refers to the process of looking for and hiring new staff. Recruiters and hiring managers look for desirable people and whether or not you are desirable can go a long way to...]]></description>
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<title>Dead End Job: You Have A Dead End Job Or A Bad Manager?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2006 05:41:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have a dead end job? Having a dead end job can cause problems not only in your work life but in your personal life as well. If you get bored at work and aren't sure where to turn it can start having a negative impact on...]]></description>
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<title>Recruiters: Part of Your Job Search?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 20:31:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Should you use recruiters during your job search? I began working as a recruiter in 2000 and I quickly realized that... ]]></description>
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<title>Goal Setting: Monetary Goals, Material Goals And Job Goals For Your Career</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/190898</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 14:48:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does goal setting refer to in a career context? In a career context, goal setting can refer to several different things depending on]]></description>
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<title>New Business Opportunities: Online And Offline Business Ventures</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/189415</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2006 04:14:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the Internet has created an entire new segment of business opportunities, it's certainly not the only one available to an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to go into business for themselves or for someone who simply wants to change jobs and enter a new career...]]></description>
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<title>Overworked: Are Your Overworked Or Are You Unorganized?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 09:33:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being overworked, over stressed and eventually being left burned out can be a problem for many people in the corporate world. Some jobs and companies require staff to work long hours and can be overly stressful by nature. A lack of organizational skills... ]]></description>
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<title>Entry Level Jobs: How To Get Your Foot In The Door</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 09:25:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting an entry level job can be a difficult task even when you're a recent graduate armed with a diploma or degree and figure that you're ready to take on the corporate world. If only someone in the corporate world would give you a chance to get your foot in the door though...
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<title>Self Employment: Speaking With Entrepreneurs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/189227</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 09:17:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have what it takes to run your own business? Certainly the rise of the Internet has made self-employment more of a possibility than ever before in addition to new offline opportunities you might consider... 
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<title>Contract Jobs: Is Contract Work Higher Paying Than A Fulltime Job?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 19:41:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can you earn more money working on contract positions? Well, it depends.]]></description>
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<title>Phone Interview Etiquette: How To Approach A Phone Job Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/173790</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 19:02:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The phone interview is typically used by hiring managers to screen possible job candidates rather than having to invite all of them in for longer face to face interviews. The phone interview is used to... ]]></description>
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<title>Attitude In The Workplace: How Your Work Attitude Can Define You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/172426</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:44:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your attitude in the workplace can be one of the most - if not the most - telling aspect of how others in the company look at you and feel about you as a coworker. Like many things in life, a first impression]]></description>
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<title>Background Checks: Are Reference Checks A Formality?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/144884</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:49:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The background check (or reference check) is an important part of the job search process and yet it's one of the most neglected parts. Here's why you need to take this step seriously.]]></description>
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<title>Recent Graduates: How To Get Your Job Search Moving</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142954</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:52:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here is some job search advice for a recent graduate.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Promoted: Managing Co-Workers Who Are Your Friends</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142759</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:53:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What happens when you get promoted and have to manage people who were previously your peers? Certainly the dynamics can change and you might need to adjust how you act.]]></description>
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<title>Disorganized? How To Avoid Disorganization At Work</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142770</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:39:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you disorganized to the point of finding yourself spending more time trying to locate things rather than actually working? Here are the two areas that might be causing you trouble and some suggestions for making improvements to each.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Question: Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142450</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:59:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How should you answer the interview question: Why did you leave your last job? What if you left the company because you did not get along with your boss?]]></description>
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<title>Career Path: How Do You Find It?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142434</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:13:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changing jobs frequently is a sign that your career What should you do if you've changed jobs several times in the past few years and are starting to become a job jumper?]]></description>
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<title>Abusive Boss: How Should You Deal With An Abusive Supervisor?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142466</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:08:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Working with a verbally abusive boss is something that people have to deal with from time to time. How should you handle an abusive manager?]]></description>
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<title>Interview Follow Up Letter: Should You Send One?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142446</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:07:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Should you send an interview follow up letter after attending a job interview?]]></description>
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<title>Money or Career: Choosing Between Money or A Job You Love</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142430</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:06:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What if you had to choose between a job you love or a job that you'd hate but where you'd earn twice as much money?]]></description>
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<title>Passed Over For A Promotion?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142482</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:01:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've been passed over for a promotion, you might be wondering what to do next. Things could be made worse if this isn't the first time you've been passed over. What can you do?]]></description>
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<title>Interview Tip: Nervousness During Job Interviews</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/142425</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:34:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Interview nervousness is something you can prevent with a bit of planning and preparation. Here's how.]]></description>
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<title>Career Change: When Your Degree And Experience Does Not Match Your Interests</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you change careers when you want to go into a field that requires a specific degree and/or relevant experience?]]></description>
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<title>Job Interview Questions: Interview Questions To Avoid</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/136772</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:18:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some questions simply should not be asked during a job interview. Here are some tips in this regard.]]></description>
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<title>Keep In Touch With Your Contacts</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:56:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't just call people related to your job search when you need their help. Here are some thoughts as to why keeping in touch with people helps your career long term.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Questions To Ask: Questions You Can Ask During An Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/136762</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:07:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["What interview questions to ask" is something that job searchers often wonder about before attending an interview. Here are some suggestions.]]></description>
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<title>Relocation: Are You Considering Relocating For A New Job?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:37:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Relocating for a new job can be an exciting time in your career especially if you're considering a great job you really want. Having said that, the farther you move away from home, the more issues arise that you'll need to consider.]]></description>
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<title>Can't Find A Job?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/133073</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:54:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you can't find a job, there might be one (or more) of several reasons that this happening. Here are some common reasons and how to avoid each from hurting you.]]></description>
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<title>Hidden Job Market: What Is It and How Do You Find It?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:24:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The hidden job market is a term that people often use to describe jobs that exist but aren't advertised. How can you take advantage of the hidden job market to your advantage?]]></description>
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<title>Do Looks Count?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 08:31:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do looks count during the job interview process? Certainly your appearance counts but how much?]]></description>
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<title>How A Hobby Can Help During The Interview Process</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:50:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The question of whether or not to include your hobbies and interests in your resume is one that people often ask and can be open to debate. Mentioning your hobbies and interests during the interview process can often pay dividends, however. Here's why. ]]></description>
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<title>Multiple Job Offers: How To Assess More Than One Job Offer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:12:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having multiple job offers to consider can be a difficult task especially if the jobs you are considering are a bit different but each offer some great positives. How you can properly compare job offers and decide which one is best for you?]]></description>
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<title>Lying On Your Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:54:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lying on your resume is a fairly common practice. Here are some thoughts why it's something you shouldn't do.]]></description>
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<title>Bad Interview: How A Bad Interview or Bad Interviewer Can Effect You</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:00:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The interview tends to be where jobs are won and lost and is typically where you get to really learn about the company and whether or not you want to work for them. What if the interviewer's actions leave you with a bad feeling about the company but you really want the job?]]></description>
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<title>Non Compete Agreement: How Does A Non Compete Clause Affect You?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:02:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A non compete agreement is often included as part of a job offer and is usually designed to limit the employer's exposure should you choose to leave the company in the future. How does a non compete clause effect you and what if anything can you do about it? ]]></description>
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<title>Employment Probation Period: Can You Eliminate It?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:35:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An employment probation period is a set period of time that employers often use to protect themselves against hiring the wrong person and can result in having medical benefits with your new employer delayed until the period has passed. Can you reduce or eliminate the probation period?]]></description>
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<title>Trick Interview Questions - How to Handle Them</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:32:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trick interview questions - often referred to as stress questions - are interview questions that put you on the spot and try to surprise you. Often, the way you react to the question is more important than how you answer it. How should you handle them?]]></description>
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<title>Good Company or Bad Company: How Can You Tell?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:54:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you tell the difference between a good company and a bad company? During the job search, don't let your desire to change jobs cause you to ignore glaring signs that you're about to take a job that is worse than the one you have now.]]></description>
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<title>Legal Interview Questions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:35:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While some interview questions are considered off limits for interviewers, there are other questions - I'll call them legal interview questions - that might be asked if they help to determine your suitability for the job. Here are some legal interview questions you might be asked during an interview.]]></description>
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<title>Illegal Interview Questions: How To Handle Them</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:30:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Depending on where you live and the local employment laws that apply, there are some interview questions that are generally considered to be illegal and off limits. Here are some typical questions that generally aren't asked during interviews along with some tips on how to handle them if they are asked.]]></description>
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<title>Unethical Interview Questions - How Should You Handle Them?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:15:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is an unethical interview question and how should you handle it? Depending on where you live and the local laws, these are questions that are not considered to be legal interview questions but not actually be illegal to ask. An example of an unethical question would be one that asks you to divulge secret or confidential information about your current employer. ]]></description>
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<title>5 Interview Tips You May Not Have Considered</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:17:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The difference between getting and losing the job is often the small details. Here are some tips you may not have considered that can help you cause during the interview.]]></description>
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<title>Fear Of Change: Nervous About Changing Jobs?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:15:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The fear of change oftens creeps into our mind during our career especially when considering changing jobs. Even if you're not changing careers and are simply pursuing a better job in your industry, there are ways to ensure you don't get paralyzed by fear.]]></description>
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<title>How To Dress For An Interview: Dress For Success</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:05:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to dress for an interview is a question that many of us fret over right before an interview takes place. Much of the interview dress code boils down to common sense but there are a few simple tips that you can follow to ensure you are dressed for success.]]></description>
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<title>Personal Information: What Should You Discuss During The Job Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:02:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The question of how much personal information should be divulged during a job interview is one that job searchers often worry about. While some personal questions are considered off limits due to employment laws, some personal information might be a critical part of your ability to do the job.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Question: Why Should We Hire You?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:19:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why should we hire you? What can you do for our company? These are two important and popular questions that are asked during interviews. How should you handle them?]]></description>
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<title>Passive Candidates: Are You An Active or Passive Job Searcher</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/127723</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:39:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between being a passive candidate and an active candidate? Which one are you? These are terms that tend to be used by recruiters and hiring managers and being one or the other can have an impact on your worth as a potential employee.]]></description>
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<title>Can Your Degrees Hurt Your Chances At A Job?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:29:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your education can have a very important impact on your success at getting interviews and jobs. I've seen instances where job candidates are considered to be under educated or over educated. How can you strike a balance between the two? Should you strike a balance between the two?]]></description>
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<title>Declining A Job Offer: Reasons For Rejecting A Job Offer</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:25:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Declining a job offer is something you may consider at some point in your career if you're a bit unsure about whether or not a job opportunity is worth taking. There are legitimate reasons for turning down a job offer but there are also considerations you should be aware of. ]]></description>
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<title>Interview Tip: Why Didn't You Get The Job?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:28:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting rejected for a job is something most of us have to deal with from time to time. Sometimes we get a reason from the employer as to why we were rejected but other times they don't give a valid reason that allows you to improve the next time you interview elsewhere. There are plenty of reasons why you might get rejected for a job and here are a few you might not have thought of.]]></description>
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<title>Favoritism In The Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:25:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Favoritism in the workplace can be a very demotivating problem. When others in your company appear to be getting ahead by knowing the right people, what can you do?]]></description>
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<title>Resign With Class: When Should You Resign From A Job?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:47:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When should you resign from a job? Before resigning from your current position, a few things need to happen first. Timing is everything so you need to make sure you resign at the right time and don't burn any bridges with your current employer.]]></description>
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<title>Your Weakness Interview Question: How Do You Answer It?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:23:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is your biggest weakness? This is a stress question that is often asked during interviews. How can you answer the question without hurting your chances at getting the job but...]]></description>
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<title>Take Command of Your Career: How To Avoid Relying On Other People</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:44:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To take command of your career means to manage your career and not to rely on others to do it for you. Here are some suggestions to ensure you are retaining control of your career and aren't being too hands-off.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Tip: Companies Hire People They Like</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:23:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All things being equal, companies hire people they like. What can you do to determine whether or not you are a likeable job candidate?]]></description>
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<title>Motivating Employees: Steps For Successful Staff Motivation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2006 10:07:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Motivating employees is an important task that companies need to be aware of at all times. While staff need to be self-motivated to begin with, there are certain things companies can do to increase employee motivation and make them feel empowered.]]></description>
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<title>Time Wasters In The Office: How To Avoid Classic Time Management Killers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/125932</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:51:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Classic time wasters have been helping employees kill time and reduce their time management for years. A few new time wasters have cropped up over the past few years that have helped employees waste even more time. How can you make the most of your day and ensure that these office time wasters don't cut into your day?]]></description>
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<title>Resume Format: Problem Action Result</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:19:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The bullet points in your resume need to describe your job accomplishments and not simply be a rehash of your job description. What is the best way to write and structure the bullet points in your resume for the biggest impact?]]></description>
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<title>Popularity And Competence: Is Being Well-Liked More Important Than Being Competent?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:42:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is Being Well-Liked More Important Than Being Competent? In the workplace there has to be a balance between competence and popularity but how can you ensure you have both?]]></description>
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<title>Reasons For Getting Fired: Understanding And Avoiding This Fate</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/124352</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/124352</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 13:32:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons for getting fired from your job. Just like there are two sides of every story, there are at least two sides to every firing: the employer's side and the employee's side. If you've been fired, here are some thoughts regarding what might have happened. If you haven't been fired, here are some thoughts to help you avoid this fate.]]></description>
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<title>It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know: Truth or Rumor?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/124229</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/124229</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 09:15:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's not what you know, it's who you know. How many times have you heard this phrase? In my experience this phrase is usually one that is uttered by a specific group of people for a specific purpose.]]></description>
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<title>Thank You Letter: Why To Send A Thank You Note After The Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/123173</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:42:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sending a thank you letter or thank you email after a job interview is a great way to follow up with a hiring manager and to express your interest in a position. There is another important reason why sending a thank you note can pay dividends.]]></description>
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<title>Selling Yourself During The Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/123071</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/123071</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:59:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling yourself during the interview is an important but often overlooked aspect of the interview process. If you don't toot your own horn, who will? It's not bragging if you've done it. Here is why selling yourself is a skill you need to master.]]></description>
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<title>Emotions: The Negative Effect They Can Have On Your Career</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/122638</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:38:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Emotions often play an important part in your career especially when it comes to making decisions related to your career. Learning how to deal with your emotions and keep them in check is vital to your long-term success.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Questions: Expecting A Job Offer And Still Interviewing Elsewhere?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/122416</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/122416</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 18:43:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good interviewer will ask you if you have (or are expecting) job offers from other companies if they are interested in hiring you. If you are expecting (or already have) a job offer from a company, should you still go for an interview with another company? How should you handle it?]]></description>
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<title>Interview Questions: Are You Considering Any Other Jobs?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/122383</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/122383</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 18:18:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you considering any other jobs? In other words,are you interviewing with any other companies? This is a common question that a good interviewer should ask you during a job interview. How should you handle it?]]></description>
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<title>The Purpose Of A Resume: Don't Forget The Goal</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/122054</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/122054</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 09:12:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of a resume is one that many people forget when putting one together. The goal of your resume is always the same and you need to ensure you don't forget it.]]></description>
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<title>Career Advice: 10 Tips For Your Career</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/121490</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/121490</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2006 10:42:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Career advice is plentiful on the Internet and not all of it is accurate. Here are ten tips to live by as you progress during your career.]]></description>
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<title>Bad Career Advice: Advice You Should Take With A Grain Of Salt</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/121114</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/121114</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 17:02:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bad career advice is easily found on the Internet and in print. Taking the wrong advice can really cost you especially if you start listening to people talking about the hottest jobs of the coming year and why you should be working from home and other things that are nothing more than their opinion. ]]></description>
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<title>Temporary Employment: How I Turned It Into A Fulltime Job</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/120976</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/120976</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:24:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Temporary employment can be a great way to get your foot in the door. Before you turn down an opportunity to work in a company for a few weeks or longer, consider the possible long-term future with the company if there is a chance that a short term assignment could lead to something fulltime. It happened to me.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Feedback: Two Versions Of The Same Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/120309</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/120309</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:23:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You will not always get feedback after an interview that explains why you did not get the job. Often, companies will simply tell you they hired someone else without explaining where you fell short. Even when you think you did well during an interview, there may have been things you did wrong that you might not even be aware of. Are you doing everything you can to win the interview?]]></description>
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<title>New Year Goal Setting For Your Career</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/119765</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/119765</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 19:03:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Setting goals for the New Year does not necessarily mean making New Year resolutions especially if you tend to make yourself promises and not keep them. Here are some ideas to get your career moving forward in the New Year.]]></description>
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<title>Reasons To Look For A New Job: Which Ones Should You Avoid Mentioning?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/119488</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/119488</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 07:40:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new job is something most of us will do numerous times during our career. There are many reasons for looking for a new job but not all of them are ones you should mention during an interview. Here are some common reasons to look for a new job and more importantly, here are some you should avoid mentioning during an interview.]]></description>
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<title>Human Resources Interview - Mistakes to Avoid</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:35:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Human Resources interview (or HR interview) is often looked at by job searchers as being an unimportant part of the interview process. Treating the HR interview as a moot point can result in you losing out on a great job. Here's why.]]></description>
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<title>Resume Do Nots: Avoid Resume Mistakes To Get More Interviews</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/117905</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:32:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of your resume is to get an interview. If you are not getting interviews, your resume is not doing its job. Here are some tips to ensure your resume gets you the interviews you deserve by avoiding mistakes that can cost you.]]></description>
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<title>Are You A Placeable Job Candidate?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/117873</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/117873</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:11:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a placeable job candidate? Recruiters talk about whether or not a job searcher is placeable and even if you are not using a recruiter as part of your job search, you need to know if you're a placeable candidate or not.]]></description>
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<title>Resume Dos: Writing A Resume That Gets Interviews</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/117897</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/117897</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:06:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of your resume is to get an interview. If you are not getting interviews, your resume is not doing its job. Here are some tips to ensure your resume gets you the interviews you deserve.]]></description>
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<title>How To Lose A Job During The Job Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/117836</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/117836</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:01:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing the job during the interview process can happen in so many different ways, many of which you might not be aware of. Here are some typical mistakes that people make during the interview process that cost them jobs.]]></description>
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<title>Are You A Procrastinator? Do Not Let It Hurt Your Career</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/117805</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 18:22:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a procrastinator can cost you at work and during your career. No one likes to work with a procrastinator so here are some tips to eliminate procrastination once and for all.]]></description>
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<title>Unemployed? Tips To Go From Being Unemployed To Employed</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/117695</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/117695</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:05:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being unemployed is not the end of the world. I have been laid off twice in my career and the key to getting your career back on track is to 	remain positive and motivated. The question is what should you tell a potential employer during an interview about why you are unemployed?]]></description>
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<title>Email Etiquette: Ensure Your Emails Get Read - Not Deleted</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/116719</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/116719</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:14:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Email has become a standard and acceptable method of business communications. Email etiquette is often ignored and poorly written emails can be an instant turnoff for potential employers. How can you ensure that your emails get read and not immediately deleted?]]></description>
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