The evolution of a resume: Video, Web profiles are new territory Miguel Merino's online resume has the usual rundown of work experience and education. But the University of Miami senior music performance major takes it a step further by letting visitors listen to his tracks, read critics' reviews, see a list of upcoming gigs and
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When reading travel industry job applications, I find the covering letter is often treated as an afterthought… a formality only included because convention dictates it should be so. That's actually the wrong way to think about things, and here's why: The CV cover letter is the first thing your contact at the organization will see,
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If you think that a cover letter is a waste of time, then you could be missing out on lots of opportunities. A cover letter may seem a bit formal and old fashioned, but many recruiters or hiring managers use the cover letter you provide to screen out unsuitable candidates. It is an opportunity for
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If a layoff looms, be prepared The days when most folks joined a company right out of school and remained until retirement are long gone. Today, people intentionally change jobs numerous times during their lifetimes. Unfortunately, such changes aren't always voluntary, as anyone who's been laid off knows. If you've recently been laid off or
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Landing a job is hard in tough economic times, but persistence is the key Job hunting during tough economic times can be an overwhelming task, with scores of people competing for a small number of jobs. It's an especially difficult job market in the Northern San Joaquin Valley, job seekers say, where the housing fallout
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How to Ace a Phone Interview You haven't been to company headquarters yet, it's just a first step, but how do you impress enough over the phone to get a face-to-face interview? More and more companies are using phone interviews before bringing job candidates in and you have to be memorable – not just with
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Are you a working mother that feels trapped? If you are so miserable in your job that you have considered shooting yourself in the foot so you wouldn't have to go to work then it is time to change jobs. This may sound like an exaggeration, but I read somewhere that 77% of Americans said
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Getting desperate in search for job? Here are some tools that can get you back into the employment ranks David Marshall got laid off this past October for the second time in two years. The 61-year-old credit manager fears the worsening economy will leave him jobless longer than his last six-month bout. “I am discouraged,”
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Why Your Job Search Isn't Working & How to Improve It Too often, job seekers ignore the warning signs indicating that their search tactics aren't getting them anywhere. Ignorance is bliss, right? Wrong. The longer you wait to take corrective action, the longer you'll be unemployed or stuck in a job you hate. So fess
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Staying Upbeat During a Job Search When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That oft-quoted directive is easier said than done. In fact, if you don't get angry, frustrated or depressed during a job search, you may blow off steam at the wrong time or place. Assuming that your resume is finished and
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Four Steps to Help Cope With a Job Loss Recession fears have been growing, job creation has been weakening and observers see the ranks of the unemployed swelling in the next few years in the case of a downturn. In addition to financial hardship, emotional stress can accompany a job loss and take its toll
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Don't turn down the new job before asking these questions by Joan Lloyd bizjournals.com Dear Joan: I have about nine years of work experience, and have mostly been doing work in Product Management/Marketing departments. I have found over my short career that analyzing numbers/finance is the area where I get most passionate about my job.
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I had lunch last week with a colleague who is currently in between jobs. After a number of years in a fast-paced environment, she is now ready to focus on a new career path that provides better balance in her life. While waiting for her to arrive, I jotted down a few basic suggestions on
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Over 50 and marketing itGene Burnard has designed flight simulators for NASA, processed scientific data for the oil exploration industry, and worked with companies developing radar systems. He’s gone from flying airplanes to jumping out of them.Now the 64-year-old Marlborough resident feeds his need for speed with a Harley-Davidson, and is kept grounded by helping
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