Seven Tips to a Job-Winning Interview

These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it!1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new... Read More

10 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs

Many job seekers tend to overlook job fairs. They can be crowded, busy, competitive and confusing events. But they offer you the opportunity to contact many potential employers all within one place, and they can help you land a job. Here's what you need to do to get the... Read More

Hot Business Trends for 2004? And Beyond: Maybe One Will Turn Into a Creative Business Idea for You

I always look forward to the December issue of Entrepreneur magazine. That's the issue that features the publisher's annual pick of hot businesses, markets, and trends for smart entrepreneurs ? or those who aspire to be. Some of the high tech businesses cited like mobile gaming or... Read More

10 Steps to Escape the Job World and Create the Life You Really Want

1. GET THE POINT ? OF LIFE, THAT IS. How many of us will look back in our old age and wish we'd gone to more meetings or put in more overtime. The point? Despite pressure to "play it safe" by sticking with your day job ("...but dear, you... Read More

Stacking The Deck In Your Favor

Many people do not bother to look at their own magnificence and without that view it is not likely that we will recognize the need for strategies to maximize our strengths. When we buy an outfit for a special affair, we automatically try to coordinate each piece so that they... Read More

Your Goals Must Be Within Your Reach

FIRST STEP -- Set short-term, incremental goals. Work up to larger plans later. Never put yourself under the gun right from the get-go. If you do... discouragement will be right at your doorstep. You'll quit! Remember your New Year's resolutions? Set incremental time frames. Short-range goals are... Read More

Defining Success Your Way!

In my career advising practice, I often find that my clients are not clear about what success means for them. Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money and fame. Many of you reading this may be saying, "wait a minute ?those elements are not the most important... Read More

What Turns Potential Employers ON; What Turns Them OFF?

According to an annual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, these are the most important qualities that employers are looking for in a job candidate, in priority order: (1) Communication skills; (2) Honesty/integrity; (3) Teamwork skills; (4) Interpersonal skills; (5) A... Read More

Six Factors That Can Cost You the Interview/Job

Most job seekers know that an unprofessional appearance will count against them at an interview. Here are six MORE factors that can help you remain in the unemployment line: (1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough job market, you MUST do everything... Read More

Job Interviews & the Magic of Music

Can music help you with your next job interview? It just might! Here's how. First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn't appear to work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study... Read More

Kansas City Star
Guest Column: Help is available to get training for a new career
Delaware County Daily Times
This on-the-job training program is a means to jump-start hiring and help many workers who may have been struggling to find either employment or job ...
Training is key to employable work force in MontanaGreat Falls Tribune
A new day for laborSarasota Herald-Tribune
Valley Views: Labor agency supports new job fields, trainingPoughkeepsie Journal
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Africa IBTimes
A Lifetime of Career Changes
Wall Street Journal (blog)
“The declining job duration and declining probability of long-term employment clearly implies that individuals are changing jobs more,” Farber said. ...
Seven Careers in a Lifetime? Think Twice, Researchers SayWall Street Journal

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Enrollment in career, technical classes up
Hattiesburg American
"If they choose, they could actually go into the field and get employment. The kids have direction when they take these courses. ...

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Mortimer tells life story
Blacktown Sun
... their first State of Origin series win against Queensland, in 1985, shared his words of wisdom at Blacktown Careers and Employment Expo last Thursday. ...

The black-white jobless gap
Philadelphia Inquirer
As research shows, young people who can't get steady employment at the onset of their careers have lower lifetime earnings. This makes it more difficult for ...

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Career Calendar
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Career and employment transition group for women. 6 to 8 pm, WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. ...

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New York Post
Gigs morph into careers
New York Post
Don't worry, New Yorkers, you're thinking about employment all wrong, said Farnoosh Torabi, a veritable whirlwind of personal financial ...

Education Reform Starts With Pension Reform
Wall Street Journal
Because their pensions are not portable, teachers lose big if they move to another school system, switch careers, or try to cash out. ...

Despite Cheong U request: Lack of career information 'hinders talents' return'
Macau Daily Times
Vice-chairwoman of the Macau Youth Federation, Chan Sao Chai, told the Macau Daily Times that they are “worried” about graduates' employment opportunities ...
Graduates encouraged to return to MacauMacau Daily Times

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Experts: Realities of job market make skills, education more important
Detroit Free Press
Added Annette Bernhardt, policy co-director of the New York-based National Employment Law Project, "As early as the late 1980s, you were already starting to ...

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Three Myths About Resume Writing

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Sample Cover Letters ... The Hidden Pitfalls

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How To Prepare For A Telephone Interview

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So, Your Made A Mistake

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Phone Interviews: Prepare to Ace Them!

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Finding Employees For Insurance Industry Jobs

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Job Search - 6 Tips to Boost Your Campaign

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Internships: Bonkers or Brilliant?

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Consulting: A Different World

I won't say I have a vast array of knowledge... Read More

Targeting Your Resume is So Important For Your Career

Targeting your portfolio, (resume and cover letter) can get you... Read More

Learn How To Succeed At Career Fairs

This career article will give you some great tips on... Read More