A Black Hole Ate My Resume!
Look, I said, that's what those Black Holes are made for. They're designed to eat resumes the way prom-goers suck down calamari at the Olive Garden.
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Weasling Out of a Job Reference
Liz Ryan | Posted 10.29.2009 | Business
A lady called me on the phone and said "Help!"What's up? I asked. This guy who used to work for me, she said, he's using me as a reference. I don't wa...
Will Work for Charity
Joel Epstein | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living
The job market for corporate giving professionals says a great deal about the state of the L.A. economy. When businesses lose their commitment to the community, we all lose out.
Please, PLEASE Empty My Nest Syndrome
Jilly Gagnon | Posted 07.16.2009 | Comedy
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Thank god for CNN; without its desperate need to fill a 24-hour news cycle, the world might never learn that one out of every eight 25-34-year-olds has now moved back in with mom and dad.
Career Lessons from My Recruiting Desk Part I: Getting the Meeting
Jason Mannino | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living
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These techniques coupling your vision with action will help bring your career back into reality.
A Most Ingenious Job Search
Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 07.03.2009 | Business
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My taxi driver had tacked to the back of the seat in front of me a professional resume announcing the job search intentions of recent LaSalle MBA graduate James A. Williamson III.
Insider Secrets: How To Get A Job -- Get Prepared Inside and Out (Part 1)
Eli Davidson | Posted 06.08.2009 | Living
Get Prepared, Inside and Out "Help! I need to get a job." Are you a professional finding your career in freefall, or know someone who is? You might w...
Finally! A Plan to Get Your Next Job
Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 04.08.2009 | Business
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You've heard this a million times, "Make looking for a job, your full-time job". The question is how? We will give you all of the advice that you need.
The Safer Way to Start a Business
Rieva Lesonsky | Posted 03.28.2009 | Business
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There is one silver lining to the economic misery surrounding us -- more Americans are likely to start their own businesses this year.
The Corporate Freshman: Networking When You Don't Know a Soul
Alexandra Levit | Posted 03.07.2009 | Living
We've all heard that people get jobs based on who they know, but what if you aren't lucky enough to be acquainted with someone in the field you're pursuing?
The Art of Working with Recruiters
Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 01.21.2009 | Business
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When working with recruiters, no fudging your resume or involvement in key projects. The truth will come out eventually and inconsistencies will weaken your candidacy.
You Had Me At Hello -- Finding Your Dream Job
Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 01.11.2009 | Business
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It may be scary at first to think about changing careers. But isn't it better to face the fears than to stay in a job that's not focused on what you enjoy doing most?
I Just Lost My Job - Now What Do I Do?
Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 12.27.2008 | Business
In 1999 you may have been flooded with opportunities, but now the emphasis has shifted to your proactive efforts. Sure it's going to be more work but the results will be worth it.
What To Do After An Interview
Christine Hassler | Posted 11.07.2008 | Living
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Dear Christine, I had a job interview today that I thought went really well. I am anxious to follow-up with the people I interviewed with and know I ...
Job Hunting - Keys To Making the Kill
Christine Hassler | Posted 08.13.2008 | Living
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Dear Christine, I am currently looking for a job and am overwhelmed by the amount of advice there is out there. I feel like I need to read everything...
How to Nail a Job Interview
Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 07.17.2008 | Living
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A job interview isn't all that different from a public speech, except that in interviews you sit down, listen more than speak, and are the world's expert on the topic, you.
Unhappy at Work? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
CareerBuilder.com | Heather Mundell | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
You're sitting in another agonizing meeting and glancing at your watch. "I can't believe what a waste of time this is," you say to yourself. "I've got...
Beware Of Background Checks
CareerBuilder.com | Laura Morsch | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
So, you swear you have nothing to hide? That's a good thing these days, because more likely than not, your potential employer will be digging into you...
Can You Be Your Own Boss?
CareerBuilder.com | Robin Ryan | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
Many of us fantasize about owning our own companies. Nearly one million new businesses are launched each year, but more than 85 percent will close wit...
The Boss-To-English Translator
CareerBuilder.com | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
A parody on "must-have" office handbooks, "Cube Monkeys: A Handbook for Surviving the Office Jungle" by The Editors of CareerBuilder.com and Second Ci...
How To Deal With The Jerk At Work
CareerBuilder.com | Mary Lorenz | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
If you've never encountered a jerk or a bully at the office, you should consider yourself one of the lucky few. According to Stanford University prof...
Business is Personal and Anyone Who Tells You Otherwise is Lying
Nataly Kogan | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business
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Business is all about being personal. It's both the most exciting and the most excruciatingly difficult part of being an entrepreneur. But do women take business more personally than men?
7 Famous Career Switches
CareerBuilder.com | Kate Lorenz | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
So great is the number of celebrities who try to make the transition between movies and music or modeling and acting that the trend has become somewha...
5 Tips For Changing Careers
CareerBuilder.com | Kate Lorenz | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
Have you been feeling like it's time for a big change lately? Do you get the sense that your career is not the right fit for you? If you're feeling ...
Is a Work/Life Balance Realistic?
CareerBuilder.com | Robert Half International | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
Striking a balance between professional and personal commitments is a common dilemma for many of today's workers. Lean staff levels and rising workloa...
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