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Practice Makes Perfect
It’s no secret that the more you do a task, the more skilled you will become at it, whether it’s playing the piano, cooking a meal, or applying for a job. It’s easy to assume that if you send out numerous applications you’ll get responses, but that doesn’t always...
Salary History and Negotiations
At a recent resume writing conference I attended, participants were able to query a panel of HR experts from leading companies about various job search topics. One that struck a cord involved salary negotiation. You see, for years we've been told that "he who mentions...
The Scammers are Still at Work
Last year, a friend forwarded an email she received on how to work from home and make easy money. As someone always tuned in to help others find meaningful employment, I checked it out only to find it was another one of those scams. Called "Google Easy Profits" or...
No Junk Mail
Every morning I wake up to about 20 overnight emails that I need to read and respond to. Most are spam, even though I have a spam filter. All it takes is one online order to a company, and voila! I am on their list forever after, or until I decide to "unsubscribe." I...
Protect Your Privacy Online – OPT OUT!
One of the biggest questions I hear from clients when I deliver a resume is "why isn't my address listed?" I leave out the address to protect your privacy (as best I can these days) although I can only do so much. Thanks to websites like zillow.com I can find out how...
Job Hoppers Need Not Apply
I was perusing CraigsList this morning and stumbled upon an ad for a new restaurant that is apparently coming to a town near me. The ad didn't identify the company, but stated great benefits, distinctive menu, yada, yada, yada. What really caught my eye in the vacancy...
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