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Spend Time on Facebook — and Earn a Paycheck
By Candice Reed, Published Feb. 7, 2012
Do you spend half of your day job hunting and the other half posting on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites? Do you feel guilty every time you post a photo of your dog instead ...
Stay on Target!
By Richard M. Knappen, Published Feb. 6, 2012
We are in the “Information Age,” and Wow!! that has helped the job search candidate, such as you. It is much easier these days to compile research information on industries, companies and decision makers than it ...
Confidence Is Contagious.
By Richard M. Knappen, Published Feb. 5, 2012
You have been answering job openings on the internet job boards for several weeks or months. So has everyone else. You have answered dozens of openings, and have had very little, if any, communication from companies. ...
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Job
By Richard M. Knappen, Published Dec. 22, 2011
Is the holiday season, Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, a bad time to do a job search? A common misconception holds that the holiday season ... More Post a comment
Myth Busters: Job Search Edition
By Richard M. Knappen, Published Dec. 5, 2011
I have been in the employment industry for several years, and over the years I have come to realize that there is a vast difference ... More Post a comment
What is the Toughest Interview Question You’ve Ever Heard?
By Richard M. Knappen, Published Aug. 30, 2011
Interviews are the screening process that companies use to determine whom to hire. Are there other considerations other than the job interview? Yes. However, effective ... More Post a comment
Pound the Virtual Pavement
By Candice Reed, Published Aug. 23, 2011
If you’re too lazy to put on a suit and drive to a job fair to pass out a couple hundred copies of your résumé, ... More Post a comment
Résumé Questions Answered: Should I Include My GPA?
By Richard M. Knappen, Published Aug. 22, 2011
With graduation just completed at many colleges and universities, and new graduates preparing to jump into the job market, a question that often arises is: ... More Post a comment
The “Experienced Only” Problem
By Richard M. Knappen, Published July 25, 2011
If you have been searching for a new job you have probably run across phrases such as the following, which I’ve taken directly from published ... More Post a comment
The Land of the Rude
By Richard M. Knappen, Published June 21, 2011
A survey entitled “Land of the Rude: Americans in a New Survey Say Lack of Respect is Getting Worse,” by author Samantha DuPont for Public ... More Post a comment
Rip Off and Duplicate: How to Steal Great Résumé Ideas from Others
By Candice Reed, Published June 20, 2011
So you’re spending a lot of time trying to figure out why no one is calling you for an interview. Well, have you checked out ... More Post a comment
Are Your Skills Marketable?
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published June 9, 2011
Judy Kaplan Baron, master career counselor, explains the idea of marketable skills. Talk to me about what the term ‘marketable skills’ means. Skills are those ... More Post a comment
Everyone Knows Most Jobs are Gotten Through Networking
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published June 2, 2011
Kim Mohiuddin, president of both MovinOnUpRésumés.com and Authentic Executive Careers, offers networking tips for those intimidated by the idea of networking. Let’s start with the ... More Post a comment
I won’t consider hiring someone if they don’t have a LinkedIn profile.
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published May 12, 2011
Melodie Tao, of MarketingMelodie.com, explains the importance of social media as tools for job seekers. Please tell me about your background and how you came ... More Comment (1)
Desperation Is So Unattractive
By Candice Reed, Published April 28, 2011
Face it; there are a lot of desperate job seekers out there. Are you one as well? If you mass-mail your résumé, apply for positions ... More Post a comment
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