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6 Ways to Use Technology to Upgrade Your Career

Posted December 10, 2009 - 10:55 by Greg Go

Technology, Career Building

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The Internet is a boon for doing all kinds of things -- including getting a better job and/or getting paid more at your current job. Technology helps us stay connected, learn something new, and make new connections quickly and efficiently. Here are 6 ways to use technology to upgrade your career.

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The First Step to Finding Your Dream Job

Posted September 23, 2009 - 12:00 by Xin Lu

Career Building

In the current economy, many of us are happy just to be employed, but at the same time very few of us are working at the elusive "dream job". For many people their jobs simply provide a paycheck and not much more. So how do you find the career that makes you truly happy? I think the first step to finding your dream job is to define what it is.

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How To Write A Resume: 12 Steps To Your Next Job

Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:42 by Paul Michael

Career and Income, Life Hacks, General Tips, Career Building

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Self-promotion is not easy. Whether you're a high six-figure consultant, or earning $10 an hour in retail, you still have to talk about yourself in the right way. And one of the key ingredients of self-promotion is the resume. Nail it, and you nail the job. Blow it, and you blow your chances at a better job, better career or even a better life.

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Living a Life of Weisure?

Posted May 20, 2009 - 05:17 by Fred Lee

Career and Income, Lifestyle

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Blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives has its pros and cons.

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I’ve Got Your Crazy Hot Job Right Here!

Posted April 14, 2009 - 13:46 by Linsey Knerl

Career and Income, Career Building

Where does a guy (or gal) looking for a career playing Guitar Hero begin looking? At this website: CrazyHotJob.com. It features just one job a day, but it may be “the” job you’ve always dreamed of!

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6 Solid Online Resources to Help You Find a Job

Posted April 4, 2009 - 08:10 by Linsey Knerl

Career Building

When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.

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Lose Your Job Without Losing Your Identity

Posted March 22, 2009 - 18:58 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Career Building

Getting a pink slip can cause more distress than just a shrinking income. It can also give you a sense of insecurity and may make you question your place in this world. Here are three effective schools of thought for keeping your sense of self (long after the paychecks quit coming.)

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Getting by without a job, part 1--losing a job

Posted November 26, 2008 - 08:37 by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Budgeting

Closed for the Forseeable Future

Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps you can take right after losing a job to make sure that your financial house is in order, so that you can focus on your job search.

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Book review: The Adventures of Johnny Bunko

Posted August 20, 2008 - 06:53 by Philip Brewer

Career Building

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Do you need a career guide? And, if so, do you need one written as manga? It almost doesn't matter--Daniel H. Pink has written one, and it's got enough good lessons packed into a tiny little book, that it's worth reading whether you need it or not.

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Deciding when to follow instructions

Posted August 18, 2008 - 04:07 by Philip Brewer

Career and Income

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Anytime someone announces that they're looking to hire, there'll be instructions on how to apply--even if nothing more than a sign that says, "Inquire within." Often, they'll want quite a bit more--resume, cover letter, samples, references, etc. There's a delicate dance involved in deciding just how completely to follow those instructions. Here are a few of the important steps.

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