How to Steer Clear of Work-at-Home Scams

Filed under: Work-From-Home Jobs

Posted Nov 21st 2009 6:00AM

by Tory Johnson

While millions of people dream about making money without leaving the comfort of home, it's also important to note how to avoid losing it too. While there are many legitimate ways to make money at home, there are some simple steps you can take to steer clear of the scams so your money and time aren't wasted.

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10 Worst Meeting Offenses

Filed under: Office Etiquette

Posted Nov 20th 2009 2:55PM

Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

Unfortunately, meetings are not an expendable part of corporate America. They are, however -- or at least they can seem like -- a colossal waste of time. (Unless, of course, food is served.)

Mind-numbing as they may be, meetings are necessary. If conducted efficiently, they're useful and can help you stand out in the workplace.

Though you might be making all the right meeting moves, there are always folks who struggle with the concept of "good meeting behavior." There are always those who talk out of turn, snap their gum loudly or spin in their chairs while others are speaking.

Whether you're the meeting leader or just a participant, prevent yourself from being "that guy" and never make these meeting mistakes:

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"You Have Something In Your Teeth..."

Filed under: Office Etiquette

Posted Nov 20th 2009 6:00AM

By Rachel Zupek, www.TheWorkBuzz.com, CareerBuilder's job seeker blog

manngersWe've all been embarrassed at work. In fact, just this morning, a woman stopped by to tell my cubemate that a picture of her and her friends was in the printer by her office, in case she was looking for it. At first my associate was confused, but then she realized that the woman was referring to a picture that my co-worker printed (clearly to the wrong printer) to hang in her cube. Oops.

When it comes to embarrassing situations at work, people handle them in different ways, depending on what the embarrassment is and who it's happening to.

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Jail In My Backyard? Sure, If It Creates Jobs

Filed under: Employment Trends

Posted Nov 19th 2009 2:35PM

By Ed Orum for AOL Find a Job

jobsCities across America struggling with high unemployment rates will welcome just about any influx of jobs - even if that means hosting alleged killers.

Several U.S. towns are begging federal officials for a chance to become home to Guantanamo detainees currently being held in Cuba. The clock is ticking - President Obama set a January 22, 2010 date as the deadline to shift prisoners out of current facility and close it down.

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Advice from the Hiring Seat: Employers with Job Openings Weigh In

Filed under: Job Searching Tips

Posted Nov 19th 2009 6:00AM

By Michelle Goodman

hiring adviceThe web is teeming with tips from career coaches and pundits on how to land a job in this crummy economic climate. But much of this advice comes from folks who haven't been in the hiring seat for five, 10, even 15 years

Instead, we thought it would be helpful to compile the best suggestions of managers and recruiters at companies that are hiring right now. Here's what they had to say about writing a resume that catches an employer's eye, nailing an interview, and otherwise standing out from the crowd.

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