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Recent Grad Turns Her Struggle To Find Work Into Children's Book

HuffingtonPost.com | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 05.31.2012

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NEW YORK -- Christina Mercado didn't have any luck finding work after she graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in business administrat...

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Getting Organized: The Key to a Successful Job Search

Cezary Pietrzak | Posted 05.29.2012

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Cezary Pietrzak

Think twice about going to another networking session, or meeting with companies you don't really care about -- are they really worthwhile? Remember, time is your biggest commodity, so the way you spend it should always align with your end goal.

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Work, Identity and the Elasticity of Dreams

Daniel Dworkin | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Career & Money, Career Advice, Careers, Career Tips, Management, Jiro Ono, Life Coaching, Job Advice, Choosing a Career, Choosing a Job, Job Hunt, Business News
Daniel Dworkin

To what extent should "what we do" define "who we are"? Like most philosophical questions, there is no simple answer.

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Congrats, Class of 2012! Now Good Luck Finding a Job

Bethy Hardeman | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: College Grads Unemployment, College Grads, Post Grad Job Hunt, Unemployment, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Job Hunt, Money News
Bethy Hardeman

All is not lost, graduate. Take your destiny into your own hands, and you might just land that dream job. Just remember that you're not alone.

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How to Update Your Job Search Strategy to Land Faster

Robyn Greenspan | Posted 04.24.2012

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Robyn Greenspan

Here are the problems job seekers recently said they were encountering, and our solutions to mitigate them.

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How to Un-Blind a Blind Job Ad

Liz Ryan | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Career, Job Search, Blind Job Ad, Job Hunt, Employment, Blind Job Ads, Classifieds, Money News
Liz Ryan

You know those things -- they're the job ads that say "A growing organization in the northern suburbs seeks a yada yada something or other." The job ad tells you what the employer is looking for, but it doesn't tell you which employer it is.

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Shocking Resume Tip For Pretty People

The Huffington Post | Bonnie Kavoussi | Posted 04.05.2012

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If you think your pretty face might help your job application stand apart from the rest, think again. At least if you're a woman. Attractive women...

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Advice From Google's Marissa Mayer: "Find Your Rhythm"

Callie Schweitzer | Posted 05.28.2012

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Callie Schweitzer

Not everyone applies to 10 colleges. Not everyone looks for jobs they might not want. But Mayer always did. She stressed the importance of always having options in life and evaluating every single one of them.

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TweetMyJobs and Social Recruiting

2morrowknight | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: White House, Small Business, Veterans Affairs, Twitter, Employment, Jobs, Atlanta, Corporate, Business, Facebook, Finding Employment Online, Online Job Search, Tweetmyjobs, Job Hunt, Social Recruiting, Social Media, Video, Video Infographic, Online Job Search Career, Social Media Tips, Careers, Unemployed Veterans, Job Search, Business News
2morrowknight

As America climbs out of its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, many platforms are being created that connect businesses with the prospective employees who can complement and enhance their workforce. One such platform is TweetMyJobs.

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5 Tips to Leverage Social Media to Get a Job

Megan Berry | Posted 05.20.2012

Read More: Social Media, Job Search, Recruiting, Job Hunt, Looking for a Job, Twitter, Finding a Job, Klout, Social Networking, Jobs, Job Hunting, Facebook, Business News
Megan Berry

If it turns out there is one dream job out there for you, social media is also a great place to do a stunt or go the extra mile to prove to them how great you are for the job. Go ahead, tweet your way to a job.

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Escape From the Job Jungle

Peter Weinberg | Posted 05.19.2012

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Peter Weinberg

I applied to 53 jobs in July, according to the tally marks I carved into my parents' dining room table while playing the harmonica. But the big sack I bought to hold all my salary never filled up, and I began to suspect something just wasn't right.

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Plan C Redefines the American Dream

Caroline Dowd-Higgins | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Women's Empowerment, Part-Time vs. Full-Time Work, Unemployment, Workplace, American Dream, Employment, Professionals, Careers, Jobs, Part-Time Jobs, Entrepreneurship, Finding a Job, Work, Job Hunting, Job Hunt, Business News
Caroline Dowd-Higgins

It's all about having choices. People have been creative and innovative with their careers since the economic downturn and the Plan C option empowers workers to design a scenario that taps their strengths and plays to their passions like never before.

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Why Imitating Oprah Might Land You A New Job

Mary Eileen Williams | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Finding a Job, Job Search, Career Advice, Careers, Job Hunting, Fifty News, Job Interviews, Interview Tips, Job Search Tips, Career Change, Job Hunt, Jobs post50, Fifty News
Mary Eileen Williams

Have a job interview coming up? How would you like to make a great first impression, connect with the interviewer and convey your points with confidence and clarity?

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The Games of Life: Sorority Recruitment and Kick-Starting Careers

Leslie Reece Schichtel | Posted 05.07.2012

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Leslie Reece Schichtel

As a second-semester senior, I am finding that kick-starting my career requires the same skills I learned the hard way -- from sorority recruitment my freshman year.

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How to Find a Job, If You Are Young

Billy Parish | Posted 04.28.2012

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Billy Parish

Many of those young people are relying on age-old job hunting techniques: mailing out resumes, answering ads in newspapers or searching online job boards. 90% of the time these techniques don't work. Here's what does work.

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Five Tips To Stay Ahead Of A Changing Workplace

Mary Eileen Williams | Posted 05.16.2012

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Mary Eileen Williams

Technical innovations, the globalization of the marketplace, increased competition and demands from consumers have all contributed to making today's workplace a volatile one.

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6 Tough-love Tips for Getting Hired After College

Brazen Life | Posted 04.23.2012

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Brazen Life

Don't wait for the perfect job to land in your lap. Work hard, network and don't give up on your dreams -- just be smart about them.

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How to Win Style Points on Your Job Search

Yolanda M. Owens | Posted 04.22.2012

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Yolanda M. Owens

Here are a few tips on what's fashionably trendy in today's job market and how you can win some style points with potential employers.

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Customization: Your Key to Job Search Success!

Mary Eileen Williams | Posted 04.10.2012

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Mary Eileen Williams

Older candidates need to clearly demonstrate their fit for the position, the ways their skills and experience will benefit the manager's goals, and how they, as unique individuals, will add value to the organization.

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4 Tips to Get Your Resume Past Scanners And Screeners

Mary Eileen Williams | Posted 04.01.2012

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Mary Eileen Williams

Technology has altered the hiring process significantly especially when it comes to resumes. Due to the overwhelming volume of responses to posted positions, most mid- to large-sized companies are now using applicant tracking systems to perform a first-level screening of incoming resumes.

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WATCH: Which Top Companies Are Currently Hiring?

Posted 01.27.2012

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Get those resumes ready. Fox Business Network's Cheryl Casone breaks down the top five companies that are currently hiring and gives the inside scoop ...

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The Post 50 Jobs Bust

online.wsj.com | Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Retirement Age, Retirement Funds, Baby Boomers, Unemployment, Saving for Retirement, Retirement, Job Hunting, Careers, Jobs, Job Hunt, Fifty News

Many older Americans fear they will be working well into their 60s because they didn't save enough to retire. Millions more wish they were that lucky:...

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How To Find -- And Land -- Unlisted Jobs

SavvySugar | Posted 11.30.2011

Read More: Savvysugar, Unemployment, Finding a Job, How to Get a Job, Employment, Jobs, Unlisted, Unlisted Jobs, Job Hunt, Women News

While you're busy scouring job websites online, did you know that the majority of job listings won't pop up in your search? 80 percent of available jo...

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How Do I Reframe My Background for a Career Change?

Liz Ryan | Posted 01.25.2012

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Liz Ryan

What do any of us have to lose when we're applying for a job? Why not jump out there and be ourselves, totally, and see what happens?

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10 Sought-After Second Careers

Second Act | Posted 12.06.2011

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Elizabeth Hanes spent years in middle management at a corporate job before she turned 45 and decided she wanted more out of life. She enrolled in n...

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