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Choosing the Right School & Career for You

Generally speaking the average person spends much more time at work then at home.

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  • On: 11/18/2008 20:09:46
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How To Beat Your Competitors In Landing Your Prize Job In Such An Uncertain Time

Unless you have your own profitable business that serves your needs, you need to have a job to maintain your desired living and life style. But day by day, the population is increasing, creating more competitors for you.

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  • On: 11/17/2008 20:01:18
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Five Facts You Must Know When Changing Careers

Too often in life, we fail. We fail not because we set our goals to high and miss achieving our aspirations. Instead, we fail because we set our dreams too low and we achieve them. If we achieve what we set out to do then how is this considered to be a failure? Failure occurs when we are not fulfilling our highest aspirations. Theresa Castro, executive career coach and author of The Dark Before the Dawn: 70 Secrets to Self-discovery, provides insight on what anyone can do while they are in the midst of wanting to change careers.

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  • On: 11/16/2008 23:24:40
  • In: Resume

Top 10 Super Job Interview Tips

Use these interview tips for job hunting success! It's a tough job market out there today. And getting the job you want requires more than just a killer resume. In other words, you can't just sell yourself on paper. You also have to be able to do it in person--in a face-to-face job interview.

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  • On: 11/16/2008 23:20:41
  • In: Resume

In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change?

Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times. So, how do you know when the feeling of dissatisfaction and frustration means it is time for a career change? There are a few key signs which point towards a need for change:

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  • On: 11/16/2008 23:15:02
  • In: Resume

The Surefire Way To Getting A Pay Raise

If you are working for someone else, it is important to remember this fact: No one gives you a raise, you must earn it. You've got to prove you are worth the additional money you are asking for. And, you must do this in a professional, business-like, and diplomatic way. You do this by completing salary research and having the facts straight in terms of your worth and the additional value you bring to the table. This may mean that you are not ready to ask for a raise tomorrow. But, taking the extra time, preparation, and effort necessary to ensure that you are eligible for a raise is really the only way you are going to get one. Also, when asking for a raise, it is best to stick to business, rather than personal, reasons. It is not fair to your employer to ask for a raise "because Sally needs new braces" or "because you need to pay for Billy's trip to Europe next summer." Stick to the business facts of why you deserve the raise. Following is an effective three-step process to getting the raise you deserve.

3 Secrets of Career Superstars

Its been said that half of the job is showing up. And that is certainly true. However, the more important half is what you do when you get there. Thriving in your workplace goes beyond attendance and basic job competency. Your goal should be exceptional delivery of your work product.

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  • On: 09/24/2008 03:55:04
  • In: Resume
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80% of Job Seekers only read the headlines. Do your Job Ad Headlines attract the right individuals?

Think back over your recent recruitment campaigns. Did your ads always attract the high quality candidates that you were hoping for, with the right skills for the job? Your headlines play a large part in attracting people to your ads.

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  • On: 09/24/2008 03:49:52
  • In: Resume
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