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<description><![CDATA[Erin Kennedy, CMRW, CPRW, BS/HR, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, Inc. She is a nationally published writer and contributor of 12+ best-selling career books. She has achieved international recognition following yearly nominations and wins of the prestigious T.O.R.I. (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award. Erin has written thousands of resumes for executives and professionals in every industry and every career level.]]></description>
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<title>An End to the Confusion: Do I Need a Resume or a CV?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:10:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people have resume questions. Either they have an older resume or this is their first time creating one. That means it can be quite a challenge for inexperienced resume writers or someone who has not had to alter their resume in years.]]></description>
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<title>Networking Myths Vs The Reality</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:20:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In spite of the demonstrated value of networking as a primary job search technique, many people have a very hard time grasping the concept. They may recognize its value for other people, yet they do not think that they have the personal characteristics to put it all together. If you consider yourself one of the "nervous networkers", you also probably think of yourself as a shy person, or at least around people that you do not know well, but you could find yourself under one or more incorrect myths surrounding networking.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Your Options Once Your Short-Term Job Ends?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your current contract about to end? Do you have options once it ends? Everybody has things that they believe will happen, but are those options realistic?]]></description>
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<title>Advantages of Focusing on a Specific Type of Position</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:42:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you're unemployed, it can be tempting to go for that easy job that has nothing to do with your field. But maybe you should not be looking for just any job because the right one could be just around the corner. If you are trained in a certain field, it may be hard to find a position in this economy, but that doesn't mean there are not advantages to focusing on a specific industry.]]></description>
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<title>5 Reasons Your Job Search Is Still Going</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:16:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In order to advance your career and get your job search back on track, there are a few things that you must do correctly. As a job seeker, finding a job should be your full-time job. Many people work tirelessly to find a job, but they keep coming up short, so today we're going to have a look at the 5 reasons that your job search is still going and why you're not getting the response that you feel you should.]]></description>
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<title>How to Keep Up the Job Hunt During the Holiday</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:32:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The holidays can be one of the worst times to find yourself out of a job. Not only do you face pressure to attend family functions and buy presents, but it can also be very difficult to get an interview during the short work weeks, and all the vacation time that tends to pop up for recruiters and HR staff during winter. Still, it's important that you don't give up your job search over the holidays simply because people are hard to reach.]]></description>
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<title>Drawing Attention to Your Accomplishments: What Your Resume Says About You</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:19:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Focusing on your experience, your background and your accomplishments is what's known as a functional resume. Chronological resumes list all of your employers in the order of the date that you worked for them, typically with the oldest employer at the bottom of the resume. Functional resumes are great for people who are looking to make a career change, people with multiple positions with different industries, people with gaps in their employment and those just starting out on their career.]]></description>
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<title>Constructing a Resume That Sells You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:29:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people think that resumes are nothing more than a list of your accomplishments, the jobs you've had, and the number of places you've worked. But, it's not that easy to construct a resume that markets you to your prospective employer. A resume should be designed to sell you and your potential to an employer.]]></description>
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<title>You Were Fired, Now What Do You Do?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:56:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting fired- it can happen to the best of us, and it can even happen when it's not your fault. Many people have been fired due to personality conflicts between themselves and managers or other employees. The idea of what your job was going to be like may be miles away from what management had in mind.]]></description>
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<title>Identifying and Overcoming Common Job Search Misconceptions</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:10:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can save yourself a lot of time and frustration during your hunt for a job if you spend some time identifying and overcoming common job search misconceptions. These hurdles can trip you up unexpectedly, but if you learn what they are beforehand, you'll be prepared for a more satisfying job search experience. First of all, forget the idea that the Internet is a magic bullet for your job search needs.]]></description>
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<title>Writing Your Executive Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Writing an executive resume has become an extremely complex art. Executive resumes generally are far more detailed than regular resumes. To compete for the high paying, high-powered positions, you need to create a resume that doesn't just inform, but excites, entices and extends the invitation to learn more about your skills, competencies and all the right reasons why you should be the next CEO, CFO or President.]]></description>
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<title>How and When to Ask for Salary Raises</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:05:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Throughout your career, you are definitely going to encounter a situation where you feel entitled to a salary raise but have not been offered one. Learning how and when to ask for a raise is the first towards taking control of one's future and career. Unfortunately in these tough economic times, raises are not always freely given, in fact sometimes we feel like we are fighting for it.]]></description>
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<title>How to Let Go of an Employee Who Has Become Your Friend</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:41:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Problems arise when you have to decide how to let go of an employee who has become your friend. This is not a pretty situation by any means, because it may end up costing you a friendship that you would like to keep. If you are in a management or leadership position, there will come a time when you will have to let go of an employee who has become your friend.]]></description>
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<title>How to Deal With Job Rejection</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:44:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job rejection is an inevitable and discouraging part of the job search process-we've all been there. Even so, each rejection is a lesson learned; with this in mind, you can maintain the confidence necessary to move forward to your ideal job. When dealing with job rejection, the two most important things to do are to ask for feedback from your interviewer and keep in mind that being passed over for a job isn't necessarily within your control.]]></description>
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<title>Watch Your Tone!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:11:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever have one of those moments when you are emailing someone, send off the email, and then think, 'did I sound harsh/dumb/silly/desperate/bored ___? ' (feel free to fill in the blank with your own adjective). These days, an online presence is more important than ever for job seekers and entrepreneurs.]]></description>
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<title>Finding That Dream Job That Doesn't Support Your Degree</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:55:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people in this economy know firsthand how it feels to have a college degree but no job to show for it. If you went to school for accounting but your dream was always to work in Hollywood, it doesn't mean you have to settle for being the Tax Attorney to the Stars, no, you can still pursue that dream job you've always wanted, even if you do not have the degree to support it. College graduates are finding themselves in this situation across the country, they did what they were told and got a degree and now they have...]]></description>
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<title>Changing Careers? Ask Yourself These Questions</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:07:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It used to be that people would stay at the same job for years. But now, it's not the same job market, not the same companies and certainly not the same employees. People leave for all sorts of reasons, they either want a change of scenery or they leave to make more money.]]></description>
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<title>How Can Social Media Affect Your Job Search?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:59:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People have been fired over what they've said in blog posts or on social media sites. Sharing confidential information or making negative comments about a business have cost many employees their jobs. Some employees have even been fired over making positive comments about their company.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Call a Company After You Sent Your Resume?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:57:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've been looking everywhere for, not just a job, but a career, you want to do something with yourself that enables you to pay your bills but also provides a purpose. But, that's harder than you imagined in an economy that is only slowly making its way back. There is no 'one size fits all' answer to this question, and there are numerous variables at play that can affect the outcome, and every employer is a little bit different.]]></description>
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<title>Five Steps to Retool and Start Your Job Search</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:43:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Retooling your job search can be a daunting experience. You might have the feeling that you're starting everything over from the beginning, but that's not the case. You have tons of experience that will be valuable no matter what job you decide to take.]]></description>
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<title>How To Network on LinkedIn</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:41:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those of you who have talked to me, you know that I unabashedly love LinkedIn. As social networking goes for professionals, it's my favorite. LinkedIn has a much cleaner interface than other sites such as MySpace, Plaxo or Facebook.]]></description>
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<title>Job Hunting on the Sly - Finding a Way Out of That Dead-End Job</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6453025</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:16:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite what you tell your colleagues, you've looked online for work while at work. It doesn't matter if you say it's only happened during your lunch break, sure thing, or you admit to taking an entire morning to peruse the job market. Everyone has killed some time looking for that dream job, while your current one takes a back seat.]]></description>
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<title>How to Write a Resume With Only A Little Bit of Effort</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:24:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The word "resume" gives some people the shivers when they think about having to write one. This reaction is truly not necessary- all it takes to write a resume is a little bit of effort, and some thought. The following are some basic tips on how to write your resume.]]></description>
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<title>How To Take the Plunge and Start Your Own Business</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:07:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With today's economic struggles, many ambitious entrepreneurs are deciding to start their own business. Starting a business can be a risky proposition, but it's always exciting to start out on your own and let yourself be the one making the decisions. In order to have a successful business venture you need the right resources and help, including checklists, tools and services you will need.]]></description>
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<title>Trends Job Seekers Should Look for in 2011</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6311760</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:35:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It may not seem like it but the recession seems to be tailing off. More people are willing to spend money, so lending has returned to a degree. But that doesn't mean anything if you're one of the ones without a job.]]></description>
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<title>How to Ace a Phone Interview</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6424519</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:01:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More and more of my clients are telling me that their first interview is a phone interview. Today, it is common to participate in a phone interview as a first step. Phone interviews are designed to weed out candidates who are not a good fit for the company, in spite of their qualifications.]]></description>
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<title>How Has Job Hunting Changed in the Last Ten Years?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:40:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Internet has changed a lot about our world in the last ten years, including how we look for jobs. The basics may be the same: the old finding an opening and applying for it, but the internet has completely revolutionized the employment process. With more than 9% unemployed, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many people are going to be using every single tool at their disposal to find their next employment opportunity.]]></description>
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<title>Cover Letters: Are They Needed Anymore?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:48:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Contrary to the occasional rant about them, cover letters never go out of style. In fact, they should be considered one of the most important elements of the job seeking process. Unlike the resume, a rather cut and dried dissertation on your experience and training, the cover letter is your chance to convey more than simple experience.]]></description>
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<title>How Companies Use Recruiters (And What That Means for You!)</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:04:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Occasionally I get asked about recruiters, if the client should use one, how companies find them, and what recruiters do for companies. So here is a little article on what recruiters are about. Making the best use of recruiters is something that almost all major corporations do now.]]></description>
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<title>Want a Job? Ignore These Outdating Job Hunting Beliefs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:32:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite a wealth of great job-hunting advice, many prospective job seekers are still clinging to outdated job-hunting and resume writing guidelines that hinder their search for a job. If you've been sending your same old resume from 10 years ago with a "Dear Sir or Madam", then you've probably learned that these methods have become obsolete. If any of the following job hunting problems match you, then you need to implement corrective measures as soon as possible if you want to achieve success in 2011:]]></description>
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<title>Visual CVs - Why You Need One</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:46:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When searching for a job, it is important to have prepared a well-written, professional looking resume that best displays your most significant qualifications, attributes, and characteristics that make you stand out to your prospective employer. You want the reader of your resume to be impressed and believe that their company needs someone like you for the position. Your resume is essentially your very first impression, so it should reflect you in a way that leaves a lasting effect on the person considering you for employment.]]></description>
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<title>Why Taking a Pay Cut to Find Your Dream Job Might Be a Good Idea</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:43:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know anyone working their dream job right now? How many people do you know that are working a job they hate just to pay the bills, all the while holding out hope that their dream job will plop right down in their laps? All they are waiting for is the right time, right?]]></description>
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<title>How To Get Employers To Call You Back</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6290313</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 15:40:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How many times have you found yourself in this situation: several days prior, you had an interview. It seemed to go well and the interviewer informed you that they would 'get back to you.' You went home, excited, but as the days passed with no call, you begin to question every aspect of the interviewing, wondering where you went wrong.]]></description>
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<title>Executive MBA's - What's the Value?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 15:29:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many executives who are looking for an opportunity to receive their Master's degree without impinging on their current responsibilities are turning to Executive MBA's. These unique programs offer professionals a curriculum that fits neatly into their professional world. The programs are designed for a group setting and in most cases, a group of students will begin and complete the program together.]]></description>
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<title>How to Use Twitter to Find a Job</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 15:06:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For any newbies to social networking, it might seem unusual to use a site such as Twitter to find a job. However, many people can find the right contacts on Twitter to help them to find a job-but it can be a little complicated in 140 characters or less? When using Twitter as a job search tool, it is best to keep content as neutral and professional as possible.]]></description>
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<title>How To Get Paid For Doing What You Love</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 07:38:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are jobs, and then there are things you love to do-that you wish were jobs. But do you know how to get paid for doing what you love to do, not just a piddling boring job? Believe it or not, being paid for something that you love to do is entirely possible.]]></description>
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<title>8 Common Sense Interview Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 07:35:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting ready for an interview is often the most stressful part of the hiring process. Many job seekers do not take the time to properly prepare for an interview. This can lead to more than a bad answer to an interview question.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Overqualified for the Job You Want?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:21:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for a job is not always fun, and you need a good resume to help you along in the process. Here's an important question to consider-does your resume give the impression that you are overqualified for the job you want? Or, are you truly overqualified to get the job that your heart desires?]]></description>
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<title>Favorite Internet Sources for Job Seekers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:10:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are looking for your next job, employment agencies, want ads, and networking can all be used to find leads, but you will certainly want to turn to the Internet as well in conducting your research. What follows are some of the most popular websites for anyone seeking employment. Some I like, some I'm not crazy about, but they all have their pros and cons.]]></description>
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<title>Errors on a Resume - How Important Are They?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:55:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job hunting is not anyone's favorite thing to do. Neither is writing a resume either, unless you do it for a living. So when you find errors on your resume after you've sent it, how important are they?]]></description>
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<title>Better Check Your References Before the Employer Does</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:34:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There has long been a debate regarding references and whether or not to include them in a resume. Many applicants are uncomfortable providing the information up front, preferring instead to simply state that references are available upon request. This is an outdated method and I always encourage clients NOT to write that on their resume, rather bring them with you to the interview.]]></description>
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<title>What Degrees Earn the Most in Terms of Pay?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:49:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As students near graduation from college, or are starting back to class, more often than not their thoughts turn financial. Whether they chose a major with an end career in mind or they use their college education as a springboard for new opportunities, all students must consider their return on investment. With the cost of higher education averaging anywhere from $9,000 - $35,000 per year, a lucrative life after graduation is becoming even more important.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Flex Time and How Should You Ask For It?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:49:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The world is moving faster than ever. In fact, it often seems like everything about our lives is changing - sometimes on a daily basis. From online shopping to cellular phones that access the internet, technology has often driven the changes we see.]]></description>
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<title>Just How Do Keywords Work in a Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:31:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So many people are put off by the idea of writing a resume, and ignore doing it until the absolute last possible minute, many times when it is too late. Using a resume that is written properly will save you a lot of heartache in the end, though-and is worth the time investment. Taking advantage of keywords to write a resume is an excellent idea, particularly if it is done well.]]></description>
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<title>If You Want to Be Successful - Dress the Part</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:12:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's an old adage, and it's true: there are no second chances when it comes to first impressions. Your interviewer will make on-the-spot judgments about your capabilities within the first few minutes of meeting you, based almost entirely on your personal appearance. Negative initial impressions will be difficult if not impossible to reverse during the interview, even if it goes well.]]></description>
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<title>10 Things to Bring With You Should Always Bring With You to an Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:12:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current state of the economy and the job market has made it almost impossible to find a job. If you want to be one of the "chosen" to land an interview, you must be at the top of your game. No longer is it enough to simply appear at an interview dressed in a suit and armed with a positive attitude.]]></description>
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<title>Networking Through Business Lunches or Trade Shows</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:58:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the Internet has been a boon to networking over the past decade or so, there is something to be said for a face-to-face networking over business lunches or trade shows. Adding a personal touch that might be missing from cold emails and Twitter, a lunch with a colleague can be an invaluable tool for you to use for everything from job leads to getting advice about a venture or idea. Trade shows offer the chance to speak with peers in your field.]]></description>
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<title>How Much Notice Should You Give When Leaving a Job?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:18:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Almost everyone is faced with the prospect of leaving their job at some point. Whether you have decided to move, change fields, accepted a better offer, or just wanted to quit, the very idea of offering your 'two weeks' notice' can drive fear into the most forthright employee. Even worse, many employees do not know the various options they have for leaving a job - especially when you leave for another, more lucrative, position.]]></description>
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<title>Biographies - How To Use Them</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:30:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's not enough for some potential employers to simply get a cover letter and resume in response to a job advertisement anymore. They may want a biography, a more detailed look into who you are personally and what your life experiences have been. It is a mini life story, and a good one will take a little work on your part.]]></description>
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<title>Cover Letter Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:35:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cover letters seem to be difficult for people, even resume writers. Why is that? What makes a good cover letter?]]></description>
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<title>10 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After talking with so many people, I know many of you work and work to create the perfect resume, only to look it over when you are finished and realize your resume doesn't say, or reflect, just what you want it to. And often times, that keeps you from being called for interviews. I've included a list of "deal breakers" that might hinder your chances for an interview...]]></description>
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<title>Should You Use a Career Summary in Your Resume?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:53:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When presenting a resume to a prospective employer, you are essentially selling yourself. This includes not only selling your qualifications and abilities pertinent to the career you are seeking, but also selling your character, personality, and what makes you unique. Because employers typically have dozens of resumes to weed through before making decisions on which candidates to bring in and interview, they often don't have time to carefully read each and every one.]]></description>
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<title>How to Deal With a Lack of Education on Your Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:49:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I get lots of clients that are concerned about their lack of degree on their resumes. It is very common and is one area that is a sensitive spot. When beginning the process of resume writing, what to put under 'Education' can be daunting.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With Interview Nerves</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:55:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It may be true that getting an interview is half the battle, but what about the interview itself? Nerves can often overwhelm you when you are placed in the position of interviewing for a long sought after job. Learning to control your nervous habits, tics or even a stutter is one of the most important job seeking skills you should master.]]></description>
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<title>Networking Tools for Your Job Search</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5541186</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:42:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have found yourself looking for a job in the past couple years, you are probably all too familiar with the frustration that usually accompanies the search. People with jobs will give you advice-they'll tell you to update your resume, rearrange your resume, make your cover letter more personal but shorter, more informative but more concise, do more networking and less searching, do more searching and less emailing...]]></description>
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<title>Executive Resume Branding</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:37:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you aren't living under a rock, you have been hearing lots of buzz about "branding". So, what exactly IS branding and how will it help my executive resume? What will it do for me?]]></description>
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<title>Plan Your Resume</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:53:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the current state of the economy, jobs are a bit more challenging to come by. For this reason, it is more important than ever that you have a properly planned resume. A poorly planned resume can result in missing out an interview, which can be devastating in this market.]]></description>
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<title>What Should Job Seekers Do Now to Prepare for an Interview?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:33:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Scenario: You spend weeks, even months looking for a job. You have networked to the point of knowing just about everyone on the planet (or at least their relatives), attended more association lunches than you care to admit, prepared the perfect resume on perfect resume paper...]]></description>
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<title>When Your Persistence Is Too Much</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:29:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all hear about "persistence pays off" and "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again". We are told to be persistent about what we want and if we really try hard enough, we'll get it. But at whose expense?]]></description>
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<title>Job Searching the Hidden Market</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:36:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a climate like the one we are in, it's easy to feel like we will never find the job we want, or that 'no one is hiring'. However, you can increase your chances of landing multiple interviews if you can tap into the "hidden" job market, or, the one that hasn't been advertising. Contacting the companies/contacts directly makes a much more powerful impact than random online resume posting.]]></description>
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<title>When to Walk Away From a Job</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5340982</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:46:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was listening to a client recently tell me how she is in this job that she hates. The boss is horrible to her and she now has ulcers, which she (and her doctor) suspect comes from the job stress. She doesn't want to quit because she is afraid of not being able to find another comparable job.]]></description>
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<title>5 Questions to Ask a Resume Writer</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:36:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's competitive market it is vital that you have a resume that will stand out and catch the attention of the reader. Creating a resume from a Microsoft Word template won't do. Neither will copying off your co-workers resume.]]></description>
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<title>Group Interviews - An Introduction</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5220588</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:05:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does the sound of 'group interview' make you cringe? Does it immediately bring to mind Will Smith in 'Men in Black' and the weird egg-shaped chair? Did you think, 'Uh-uh. No way!'? I did too, until I did a little research on it....]]></description>
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<title>Optimizing Your Resume</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5181541</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5181541</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:07:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have several resumes a day emailed to me for review. Some are just not good. However, I do come across some that aren't that bad.]]></description>
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<title>How to Handle Not Getting a Raise</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5181443</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:52:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ok first off, you know this is a terrible business climate right now, and a lot of people aren't getting raises, so it's not just you. The one thing you should absolutely NOT do is get in a snit and go storming out of your boss's office. That will do nothing for your next evaluation, your next shot at a raise or your standing at the company.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make Your Cover Letter Unique</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5148401</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:09:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your cover letter is your first impression with a company, even before an interview occurs. There is some debate among job seekers now about the importance of cover letters, now that email and online applications have replaced postal mail. However you apply for a job, though, a cover letter is still very important, and making yours stand out from your competition is equally important.]]></description>
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<title>Can I Lie On My Resume - Just a Little?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5148358</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5148358</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:54:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In 2007, Marilee Jones, called the "most celebrated Admissions Dean in America" resigned from MIT - the reason? A lie on her 1979 job application, fabricating several degrees. In 2006, David Edmondson stepped down as Radio Shack's CEO, after he was caught lying about his academic record - again, claiming degrees that he didn't earn.]]></description>
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<title>Using LinkedIn to Find a Job and Network in Your Industry</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5115135</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5115135</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:51:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've never heard of LinkedIn, you're already behind. According to their homepage, over fifty-five million professionals belong to the networking site, including every chief executive of a Fortune 500 company! Right now, every second, LinkedIn gets a new member.]]></description>
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<title>How To Get Your Resume to Stand Out</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5115268</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5115268</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:39:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Summarize your career achievements and experiences at the top of the resume. Human resource people receive sometimes hundreds of resumes to fill one position. Don't make them hunt for the meat of your work.]]></description>
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<title>Video Resumes - Love 'Em Or Leave 'Em</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5115203</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:39:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The movie Legally Blonde showed Elle Woods, a young woman wowing Harvard Law School with a video resume outlining her unique and interesting talents. While video resumes are still not the norm, many wonder if the best way to differentiate themselves from others is to use video instead of the traditional paper resume. While an effective video resume can help a person seeking a job or slot at a prestigious college, there are definite pros and cons.]]></description>
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<title>Job Hunting With a Conviction on Your Record</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4986037</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4986037</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:33:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even if you have a conviction, or have served time, you still need money to survive. Typically, this means you need a job of some type. But, if you have tried to find a job with a conviction on your record, you will have noticed that it's very hard to get employers to accept that you'll be a great member of the team when you've broken the law.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Tips for Healthcare IT Jobs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4986059</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4986059</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:29:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The job market is hotly competitive right now, and Healthcare IT jobs aren't any exception. It's no longer enough to simply have all the technical skills required to fulfill the duties of the job; project management skills and harmonious team work are also considered mandatory areas of expertise. Hiring managers want to make sure you will be exactly right for their specific company, and it's up to you to convince them during the interview process that you are the perfect long-term fit, and will add overall value to the business.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Jobs Through the Wall Street Journal Online</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4928145</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4928145</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:26:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everybody knows about the traditional job search web sites online. We won't mention them by name because you've seen their ads on TV probably more than you'd like. Most people know them because they've had negative or unfruitful experiences.]]></description>
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<title>Job Search Blueprint</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4928105</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4928105</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:26:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two years ago, if I'd told you what I'm about to tell you now on how to conduct a job search, you'd look dumbfounded and frustrated. You'd say that conducting a job search like this, while strategic, is not practical and very risky. Most job seekers turn to the want ads in newspapers and online websites as the crux of their job searches.]]></description>
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<title>What to Do When a Friend Asks For a Job Recommendation</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4880673</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4880673</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:54:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this difficult economic time, everyone knows someone who is unemployed. With the jobless rate in the US at a staggeringly high percentage, it is understandable to feel a strong conviction to help in whatever way possible. What if you are working for a dynamic company that is flourishing and looking to expand?]]></description>
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<title>The 5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on a Cover Letter</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4880597</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:59:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your cover letter is one of the most important documents you will write in your job search. Some argue that it's equally as important as the resume. Of course, every job will place a different amount of weight on the cover letter, but however important the cover letter is to an employer, there are some mistakes that you absolutely should not make.]]></description>
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<title>10 Industries on Their Way Out</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4823060</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4823060</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:28:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Society is in an ever evolving state of change. As new industries develop and older ones are outdated, the newest version of technology will quickly replace the methods used before. If you are considering a job change, or are new to the job market, you must keep up to date on the most dynamic and flourishing industries to apply to.]]></description>
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<title>Job Hunt Blues - Fighting Job Search Depression</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4557405</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4557405</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:39:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is common to feel discouraged, even hopeless, during a job hunt that runs longer than you would like. In this financial environment, some people's job searches run for months, others' for years. So here are some tips to keep in mind when the job hunt has you feeling low.]]></description>
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<title>Social Networking For Executives</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4557375</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4557375</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:17:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social networking has become deeply rooted in the vast majority of everyday life. People use it for entertainment, communication and now increasingly more for work. Yet, there are many people who don't want to either invest the time or don't know how to set up profiles and use these different sites.]]></description>
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<title>Who Can You Trust to Proof Your Resume?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4556205</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4556205</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:28:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you consider writing to be one of your weaker points, or you consider it to be your forte, you can always benefit from having someone take a second - or even a third or fourth - look at your resume. After all, this will be the first impression that you give a future employer; if your resume is sprinkled with typos, then it might be perceived as a lack of initiative on your part. ]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers of Social Networking During a Job Hunt</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4556123</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:26:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It seems that everyone from teenagers to top-level executives of multi-million dollar corporations have taken to social networking online. These types of sites have been around for a while now, so it's become common knowledge that you should keep your personal information private for safety reasons. ]]></description>
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<title>Finding a Job Through Specialization</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4557297</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4557297</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:16:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a tight job market, there are ways for job seekers to show potential employers that not only can they fill a job need, but they can potentially save an employer money by having little start-up training time, and they can be an on-site expert in their field. Through demonstrating specialization or high amounts of knowledge in a specific area, job seekers can show a high level of value to potential employers while achieving job satisfaction.]]></description>
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<title>What Do Layoffs Mean in the Job Market Today?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4557348</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4557348</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:13:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, layoffs was the only word we were hearing. Most people read the news and thought: "Oh great, more people to compete against me when there already aren't enough jobs." They were right.]]></description>
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<title>How Executives Search For Jobs Today</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4557259</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4557259</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:09:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people think searching for a job is hard enough. Try again. If you're an executive searching for a job, it can be even harder.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Good Employment References - No Matter What the Circumstances</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4452719</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4452719</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:35:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's no worse feeling than worrying that your references are sub-par, average or even detrimental. When a person's made it so far in the job process, they don't want to fret that their references will keep them from that dream job. If you've had some bad experiences with jobs and subsequent references, here you'll find advice on how to get employment reference, even when leaving a job in a less than optimal way.]]></description>
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<title>How Employers Are Competing For Executive Talent</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4452716</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4452716</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:17:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Executive talent is always at a premium. Because the value of any company is directly tied to the quality of its leadership, companies always need executives and upper management who know the ins and outs of corporate operations.]]></description>
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<title>Office Gossip</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4452772</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4452772</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:10:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The number one rule of the grapevine is to question everything. There may be a kernel of truth to most gossip, but things can easily spin out of control and become mangled.]]></description>
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<title>Networking As the Best Way to Get a Job</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4452767</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4452767</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:12:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that we are all in the middle of one of the most dismal job markets in decades. Many people have been out of work or underemployed for record periods of time, and there are also record numbers of job seekers vying for almost every job that opens up. ]]></description>
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<title>1 Page Or 2?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4423498</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4423498</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:24:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A flurry of questions I get asked often (usually in one breath) is, "How many pages should my resume be? Shouldn't I stick to one? Won't employers pass my resume over if it is more than one page?" There used to be a time not so long ago when a one-page resume was the only way you would get noticed by a hiring manager.]]></description>
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<title>Writing You Own Resume Can Be Challenging</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4235688</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4235688</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 16:51:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's hard enough suddenly finding yourself unemployed, but now the task of writing a resume? Forget it!]]></description>
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<title>How Can a Resume Writing Service Help You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4235680</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4235680</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 15:50:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With your resume as a single sheet in that huge stack of paper, creating a pertinent, easy to skim document is more important than ever. So more and more people are taking steps like hiring a professional resume writer to aid them in their job search.]]></description>
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<title>Interview Responses to Avoid at All Costs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4229664</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/4229664</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 16:40:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An interview is your opportunity to sell yourself. Regardless of how much you may look the part, you need to answer the questions correctly to get the job. Interviewers ask key questions and look for certain types of answers. Honesty is always the best policy, but remember that it is okay not to offer information that was not asked.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Noticed at a Job Fair</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I was at the Detroit "Good Morning America/Women for Hire" job fair the other day. There were about 25 resume evaluators and approximately 5000 job seekers. They literally were lined up outside the doors at 3:30am. Talk about motivated people. Wow. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Fight The Unemployment Blues</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:18:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It starts quietly. You hear rumblings about it from colleagues; it's all anyone can talk about. Company morale is low and people are getting panicky. Suddenly, they let go of 25 people in your department with more layoffs expected. 2 months later, you get your pink slip. You don't have any prospects in sight, everyone you know is laid off, and your resume has been severely neglected. What do you do now?  For starters,]]></description>
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<title>How to Network If You Are Shy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:09:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am the first to admit that networking with a bunch of strangers is not easy when you are shy. Early in my career, I was in sales and would literally have to force myself to cold call. It was daily torture. I finally admitted to myself that maybe I was in the wrong field, and no, it was not hereditary (many family members were in sales).]]></description>
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<title>Darn Good Reasons Why You Should Or Should Not Hire A Professional Resume Service</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:24:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well, if you live in Michigan, or anywhere else in our country, let's face it. The economy stinks. People are getting laid off and companies are closing down or outsourcing to other countries practically on a daily basis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:31:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I admit, at first I thought the idea of Facebook, MySpace, Naymz and other networking sites were, well... silly. It seemed juvenile and strange, not to mention an invasion of privacy. Why would anyone put pictures of family members on a site where virtually EVERYONE could look at them? I didn't get it and ignored the whole thing.  However, my clients begun sending me "invites" to "connect" on their different sites and boy, are there a lot of them! Plaxo, LinkedIn, Fast Pitch, Tagged, and Twitter, just to name a few. Not wanting to seem rude, I finally broke down and started an account with LinkedIn.]]></description>
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<title>The Olympics and the Job Search</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:42:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like training for the Olympics, your job search must be a full time job. It must have your full attention and commitment if you want to land the job of your dreams. Similar to Olympic training, it has to be your number one focus. A person can't expect to land a dream job after posting his/her resume on 5 job sites. It has to be worked on daily. The good thing is, there are lots of job search activities you can do without leaving your house, and will keep you busy for hours. Here are some tips and ideas...]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips to Accelerate Your Job Search and Land the Job of Your Dreams</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:13:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job search can take up to 6 months. Aacck! You cringe... 6 months? Yes, it is true. However, with aggressive and effective job search techniques, it can happen much, much quicker.]]></description>
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<title>Why Talking Yourself Up on Your Resume is a Good Thing!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bragging on resumes has gotten a bad rap. I don't mean bragging in a fictitious or lying sort of way, I mean being truthful about what you've done and being proud of it!  So many times after poking and prodding for more information, great accomplishments come pouring out! Why didn't they put it on the resume to begin with? Not bragging enough on your resume can hurt your chances on getting the job you want.]]></description>
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