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Let the Olympics inspire your career
The Olympics is a metaphorical inspiration for millions of people. The herculean effort and achievements of the athletes put many of our personal goals into a humbling perspective: if they can do that, surely I can do this? But the Olympics can also be a literal inspiration for your career as there are thousands of jobs related to most Olympic sports - ranging from coaching and teaching to equipment manufacture and retailing. Pick your passion and take a look at the jobs: Athletics, Archery,...  Indeed -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 22:24
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So You Think You Don’t Need the Practice. Really?
I do it every year. I wait and wait for that one glorious Sunday night. Some years I’ll invite some friends over and make swanky pink cocktails, and other years I’ll opt to snuggle up in my jammies and pop some popcorn. Either way, I count down the minutes until…you guessed it…the Academy Awards (you can sub in the MTV Video Awards or the Soapies…whatever floats your boat)! I watch in wonderment as people like Brad, Angelina, Meryl and the occasional Pauly Shore walk down the red carpet,... Wired & Hired -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 22:12
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Youtube Music: Time To Get Wize - William Orbit
The video skips a little ways in and from that point on, the audio and video tracks are slightly off, which is too bad, but it’s a good song and a cool video. The album, Strange Cargo III is maybe William Orbit’s best album. Share This Diggings -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 21:47
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Take it from John
Always a sucker for self improvement tips, I wanted to share this one today: John Lennon’s Top 3 Tips for Getting What You Want In Life. Usually when I think of John Lennon it’s because once in a blue moon a Beetles song will play over the XM radio that we have here at Talent Zoo; I can honestly say I’ve never thought of "life lessons" when I think of John Lennon, but this blog post is fantastic. I’m making a note to remember #2: "Live your life. Have... Talent Zoo Journal -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 17:45
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The Fascination In Watching Old Media Being Subducted Beneath New Media
With increasing frequency, seismic shock waves have been reverberating through the media world, grabbing headlines and shifting the way people think about the drastically altered landscape. These might, for example, include daily newspapers announcing massive layoffs as they inch closer to bankruptcy, the introduction of technology that allows people to rent, download and watch feature-length movies on a cell phone (I still am dumbstruck by the iPhone), presidential candidates announcing their... Diggings -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 12:05
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The secret of the web (hint: it's a virtue)
Is there anybody in the world of marketing who doesn't read Seth Godin's Blog? If there are, I haven't stumbled across them as yet. One of the reasons I suspect he is so popular is that among other things he has the talent to communicate ideas in words of one syllable that those of us without MBAs can both understand and relate to. Always a plus. I thought a particularly good example of Six-figure Learnings -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 10:51
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“You ought a know”
What and who am I sick of today? People who continue to think that their freelance rate should add up to the same amount as a base salary. That’s great that you are making fifty even sixty dollars an hour as a freelancer. You should be making that much if you have to pay your own medical benefits, begrudgingly allow the government to take more of your money for taxes, AND having to deal with the paperwork/collections of your little one-man show. However, if you decide that you want more stability... Wired & Hired -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 10:45
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Does Your Resume Measure Up?
I’m sure you’ve looked at it a hundred million times. You wrote it you know what is says. But does it work? Is it really selling you the way it should be? Your resume is the only thing that is going to get you an interview. It’s the first thing an employer or a recruiter sees. If your resume looks like crap do you actually think someone is going to inquire upon you? Here are a couple hints that might help you get more phone calls. 1) List your phone number. I know stupid right. I’ve actually... Wired & Hired -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 10:29
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CollegeRecruiter.com is 1,403 on the Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies
Inc.com, which bills itself as the daily resource for entrepreneurs, each year releases its list of the 5,000 fastest growing, privately held companies in the U.S. This year, CollegeRecruiter.com made the Inc. 5,000 list as the 1,403rd fast growing company, 17th in the fast growing education companies (apparently job boards fall into the education category), and 23rd in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. According to Inc.'s analysis, our rapid growth is due to two primary factors: In 2004,... College Recruiter Blog -
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 08:37
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Youtube Music: 6 Underground - Sneaker Pimps
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Tue, 08/19/2008 - 20:31
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Blog Comments Should Come Full Circle
A question from several of the 500+attendees to our free webinar last week on how employers can and should use Facebook for recruiting was whether employers would encourage negative comments about their organizations if those employers started blogging, using Facebook, etc. My advice was that the negative comments will be made whether the employer has a presence or not so they should blog, actively use Facebook, and otherwise participate in Web 2.0 sites. To do otherwise would be to allow the... College Recruiter Blog -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 19:13
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This Is Why I Love Advertising…
With the deluge of bland, forgettable, annoying, and irrelevant advertising that bombards us from every direction these days, it’s a rare thrill to see a great ad. The new Geico ads running on TV make laugh out loud every time I see them. Everything about this campaign works perfectly. They are absolutely brilliant, not to mention highly entertaining. This one is maybe the best of the lot. Share This Diggings -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 18:16
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Achieving Success Through Teamwork
I came across this blog today “There Certainly Is an "I" in Teamwork”, and thought that it had an interesting take on a phrase that every manager seems to know and love. I am a huge advocate for teamwork in... EmploymentMetrix -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 17:46
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Think Big
"I like thinking big… if you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big." ~Donald Trump Talent Zoo Journal -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 17:15
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Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters----------------------------------------------------------A well-written cover letter can not only deliver a solidfirst impression, it can actually influence the hiringmanager even before the resume is reviewed.Click here for full article. Minnesota Jobs -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 14:58
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“Every thing is what it is, and not another thing.” - Joseph Butler
“Every thing is what it is, and not another thing.” - Jospeh Butler Share This Diggings -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 13:52
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Apple’s Ethics Lesson Lost On Employment Guide
Apple delivered a valuable lesson on corporate ethics with its recent decision regarding the ‘I Am Rich’ iPhone application. Unfortunately, the lesson was apparently lost on the Employment Guide. With the release of version 2.0 for the iPhone, developers began releasing new iPhone applications via the Apple App Store. It didn’t take long before Apple was faced with its first controversy in working with 3rd party developers when a German developer began selling an application... Diggings -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 10:49
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Facilities boom follows baby boom
The baby boom generation has moved as one observer said 'like a pig through a python', changing everything as it goes. Now that the leading edge of the boom is reaching retirement - which means a greater need for healthcare.What does that have to do with the MEP industry? Think facilities - hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities. From Tennessee to Iowa, new buildings are going up, existing buildings are being retrofitted for higher energy efficiency - and jobs for facilities managers,... MEP Jobs -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 10:16
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Facilities boom follows baby boom
The baby boom generation has moved as one observer said 'like a pig through a python', changing everything as it goes. Now that the leading edge of the boom is reaching retirement - which means a greater need for healthcare.What does that have to do with the MEP industry? Think facilities - hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities. From Tennessee to Iowa, new buildings are going up, existing buildings are being retrofitted for higher energy efficiency - and jobs for facilities managers,... Skilled Trades Blog -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 10:16
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Job Posting Limit
Q: Why Job Posting Limit?A: PostJobFree allows you post jobs for free. Unfortunately it tempts some recruiters to post many duplicate postings which are, in essence, spam.Job seekers don't like spam postings, job search engines suppress duplicate postings, and now PostJobFree limits spam&duplicate postings too.How many jobs can I post?A: Every recruiter starts with certain Daily Job Posting Limit (e.g. 20 jobs per 24 hours interval).The more people see your job postings -- the higher your... PostJobFree -
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 03:55
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