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So Many Questions - So Few Answers
While there are literally dozens of issues where job changers look for answers such as on: resumes (functional vs. chronological), interviewing (what are the best ways to deal with questions that feel like they have no good answers), networking (how do you build one, keep it, expand it?), salary negotiation (when asked about compensation, what's the right answer?), age discrimination (how do you |
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iPhone Applications to Help With Your Job Search
By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions As promised, in this, the final part of my mini-series on getting the most out of your mobile phone during a job search, I intend to take a look at three top applications for iPhone users, all of which can be downloaded for free. 1. Audio Job Interview Professional One of the big keys to interview success is practice, practice, practice, and with this free application no longer will you have to face the embarrassment... |
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More Useful Cell Phone Functions for Your Job Search
By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions Although some things are still best done on a full-sized computer screen, having a cell phone with Internet access lets you send, share and learn on the go, and it stops you from being tempted to use your work computer for your job search. E-mail 1. Being able to check your e-mail when you are at work during the day or when you are out and about is just one of the huge advantages of a cell phone with Internet access.... |
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Recruiting Through Social Networking Sites - Lisette Howlett
Social networking (Facebook, MySpace etc) is one of the newest ways in which to advertise. Recruiting through social networking sites can perhaps bring you great results in a short space of time, though it can be questionable seeing the amount of companies that are beginning to ban such sites from being accessed via company servers. To learn more, visit: http://minnesotajobs.com/HRSection/arti ... uiting.php |
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Jul 30, Sales Associations Can Boost Your Network. Join One Today!
As a sales professional, you should join one or more professional sales associations. Explore your options. Find dues, membership stats and links to join. |
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Reflecting on Your Past Work After Losing a Job
Though job losses are slowing as our economy recovers from the recession, 125,000 employees lost their jobs in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Being laid-off or fired is something many of us try not to think about. However, if you find yourself receiving that dreaded pink slip,... Simply Hired |
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Has The Stimulus Really Saved Millions of Jobs?
This week, Vice President Joe Biden announced that the stimulus is working and has saved millions of jobs, but as constituents, have we really felt it affects? |
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The Challenge of Dealing with Arrogant Coworkers
One of the greatest feelings I’ve ever had at work as of late was when I realized that my “know-it-all” coworker actually had no idea what they were talking about. It was fantastic! While I admired them for their in-depth knowledge and appreciated their self-assurance, I always felt that their “expertise” was a little too good to be true. And one day when we conversed on a topic that I’m quite passionate about, this particular colleague made several claims that they were certain... |
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Jul 29, Getting Hired in a New Industry
What is the best way to break into a new field without having ANY experience in it? I have over 14 years of manufacturing experience and have been laid |
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Applying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits for the First Time
Even though the economy is recovering from the recession, many Americans still face the threat of layoffs at their company. If it happens to you, take comfort in knowing that applying for unemployment benefits is not as complicated as you may think. Eligibility for unemployment insurance varies by state, so... Simply Hired |
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Applying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits for the First Time
Even though the economy is recovering from the recession, many Americans still face the threat of layoffs at their company. If it happens to you, take comfort in knowing that applying for unemployment benefits is not as complicated as you may think.Eligibility for unemployment insurance varies by state, so please check with your local unemployment office on how to file a claim and the requirements for receiving benefits. In general, you should plan to have your social security number handy along... |
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Introducing South Africa and Argentina!
Today, Simply Hired continues to expand its international presence by introducing new localized sites in both South Africa and Argentina. SimplyHired.com currently indexes more than seven million job listings worldwide, and now has 21 localized sites in six continents. Argentinean job seekers will have access to over 25,000 local job listings, and South African job seekers will have access to over 50,000 listings. Both sites will introduce the first personalized job search experience for... |
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Introducing South Africa and Argentina!
Today, Simply Hired continues to expand its international presence by introducing new localized sites in both South Africa and Argentina. SimplyHired.com currently indexes more than seven million job listings worldwide, and now has 21 localized sites in six continents. Argentinean job seekers will have access to over 25,000 local job... Simply Hired |
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GE invites Senior Finance professionals to an Invite-only Event on 8/13 in Atlanta.
GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well a… |
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Employer Spotlight: ServiceLink
If you have never been to Pittsburgh, you are missing out. This is a beautiful city. Clean. Friendly. Lots to do. Home of Primanti sandwiches and the Steelers…what more could you want!? If you actually LIVE in Pittsburgh, you are lucky for more than one reason…you have a great place to call home and you also have a great company right in your backyard that has a ton of job openings and, in this job market, that is music to everyone’s ears. The company I am talking about is ServiceLink.... |
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Is Your Website Your Business Development Partner?
Babette Ten Haken Sales Aerobics for Engineers Internet Business Development Strategies for Manufacturers, Distributors and Service Companies www.salesaerobicsforengineers.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/babetteburdick http://blog.salesaerobicsforengineers.com Featured Guest Blogger: Babette Burdick Ten Haken Sales Aerobics for Engineers Internet Business Development Strategies for Manufacturers, Distributors and Service Companies Connect With Babette On Linkedin Read The Sales Aerobics For... |
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53 countries. 7 continents. 24 languages.
We’re delighted to announce Indeed’s launch in 24 additional countries and 12 more languages! This brings our global coverage to 53 countries, 7 continents and 24 languages. The countries we now serve contain 75% of the world’s population, 88% of its internet users, and encompass 94% of global GDP. With more jobs and users than any other recruitment website, Indeed is the world’s leading search engine for jobs. In every market, we strive to provide the most comprehensive... |
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2nd quarter scholarship announced.
We have a new recipient for our quarterly $1000 scholarship. It's Jacob Nelson. He's studying computer and electrical engineering at the University of MN in Duluth. We are now accepting registrations for our 3rd quarter $1000 scholarship program. Please visit http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/scholarships for details and to register. |
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Basic Cell Phone Functions To Use In Your Job Search
By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions In Friday’s post I started talking about using cell phones when you are job searching, and today I want to continue by looking at some of the basic functions which can be found on most handsets these days, and offer some tips on how to use them appropriately. Voicemail 1. Whether you have a cell phone which is used exclusively for job search activities or one which is also used for personal communications, always... |
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Simply Hired's Grape Adventure
Last week, Simply Hired headed to the mountains of Saratoga for a mid-year celebration of accomplishment at The Mountain Winery. We've been working extra-hard to create powerful products and tools to simplify the hiring process. In the last six months, we've: Launched socialized search results pages through an expanded integration with LinkedIn Integrated with Facebook for the first-ever personalized job search Launched localized job search sites for Austria and South Korea Been named... |









