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Facebook Rants can Hurt Your Reputation
A few months ago I recall reading on TVSpy.com about a Texas News Reporter who got some negative feedback from a viewer. The reporter posted it on Facebook. Needless to say he got a lot of sympathy from friends who also made disparaging remarks about the said...
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
After spending hours perfecting your resume, carefully filling out the application, and sending it to the right person, what's next? Follow up! Always follow up where you can, even if it's a call to the HR Department to make sure your resume didn't end up in a black...
Craiglist Scams
Forgive me if I'm starting to sound like a broken record when it comes to Craigslist, but the latest email I received today had me laughing at just how obvious these scammers are. Case in Point: Last night I posted the following under Services Offered:...
How a Professional Writes a Resume
Not to be confused with "How to Write a Professional Resume" As a professional resume writer, I get a lot of requests to speak to college students, and out-of-work job seekers on how to write a resume. To be honest with you, it's not something you can easily teach...
Observations of a Working Dog
Ever since Emily was a puppy she had a few chores to take care of. It's makes her feel part of the pack and she enjoys contributing. We have a newspaper delivered to our driveway every morning so she can retrieve it. We've had to instruct over zealous newspaper...
Phishing Schemes
It's seems that phishing schemes are back. This time promising a high paying job as an "Area Representative." Rodney Carisalez, a hiring manager with International Student Exchange Center (EPSEC), would like to offer me a job with his organization; a job that pays...
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