job search

Laid Off? What To Do Before Plunging Into The Job Search

Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago by Julie Rains

Personal Finance, Career and Income

Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professional network, and looking for a job? (Those of you who are considering career changes may also find this guide useful).

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Job-Search Romance

Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Julie Rains

Life Hacks, Career Building

How is a job search like a romantic adventure or misadventure? Let me count the ways: nine. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if a company is truly interested or just isn’t into you, here are clues on interpreting the signals.

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How to get a job--learn the secret from a bad movie

Posted 9 weeks 6 days ago by Philip Brewer

Career and Income

I've read a bunch of books on how to do a job search. They all talk about networking. They all talk about researching the company--knowing what they do and what they need done. They all talk about "creating" a job--presenting yourself as a solution to a problem. I read the books, but I didn't understand what they meant, until I saw this really bad movie.

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The Case for Not Tweaking Your Resume

Posted 45 weeks 6 days ago by Julie Rains

Career Building

You've written, edited, and polished your resume. It's taken hours, days, or even weeks and now you're ready to start distributing the resume to potential employers. Should you still have to spend time analyzing job postings and tweaking your resume for every single job that piques your interest? Relax. Here's the rationale for not tweaking your resume to match every opening:

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Book Review: Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting!

Posted 48 weeks 1 day ago by Sarah Winfrey

Career Building

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