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I’ve been JACKED!
We have a new radio station in the Mile High City, at least it's new to me, as I just moved back here in May of 2005. This station is called Jack FM at 105.5. It not only plays a very popular and diverse playlist, it doesn't repeat the same darn songs all day long....
New Rules for the Electronic Job Search
Job hunting online has just gotten more complicated, as if it weren't already! According to Fortune Magazine, Federal Regulations are now in effect to standardize how employers track data on the diversity of their job-applicant pool. You'll find more about it here...
Giving up Your Privacy Online
Here's another article I just ran across, regarding what happens to your privacy when you post your resume on monster.com and other jumbo job boards. Apparently your privacy can also be jeopardized if you go directly to a corporate website, if they use a third party...
Thank you Kim Komando
I stumbled across an article of Kim Komando's this week about how Microsoft documents store every little change and modification, and anyone who is the recipient of your resume or business letters, can find out all the edits you made. Scary! That's why I start all...
A Happy Dog is a Healthy Dog
Have you ever watched a sled dog team at work? These dogs display such enthusiasm for their job. The same goes for herding dogs, and other members of working breeds. They don't pull their sled, or herd livestock unwillingly. They follow their natural instincts and do...
1st Rate is 5!
Today is a big day for 1st Rate Resumes. It was five years ago today that I walked into the San Diego County Building and registered the name in the State of California. It was my resolution to start a new job, so I created one. Mind you, I knew very little about...
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