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7 Job Search Lessons Learned From Santa Claus

7 Job Search Lessons Learned From Santa Claus

By Tony Morrison It's that time of year again. The mall is mobbed, the egg nog milkshake is back at Jack-in-the-Box, and millions of children around the planet are patiently awaiting the arrival of that big man in red. No matter what you celebrate, you know that Santa Claus is coming to town in a big way...

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8 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Job Seekers

8 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Job Seekers

By Tony Morrison Don't panic. The last shopping weekend before Hanukkah and Christmas may have come and gone, but it's not too late to snatch up some last-minute presents for the job seeker in your life. Sometimes, finding that right gift can be a real struggle. However, there are plenty of options out...

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Job Searching: The Tebow Way

Job Searching: The Tebow Way

By Ryan Mack Job searching seems harder than ever right now, but there are people getting jobs. So, how are they doing it? Even with the unemployment rate at 8.6 percent there are still five to six million jobs on the market at any given time that have yet to be filled. Why shouldn't you have one of...

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5 Things You Should Be Doing While Unemployed

5 Things You Should Be Doing While Unemployed

By Mona Abdel-Halim For all of you job seekers, you know that there are plenty of things that you must do in order to snag a job. You might be jobless, but that doesn't mean you have to be bored. If you think that all you have to do is keep an updated resume and search online for a couple of hours a day,...

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Unemployed During The Holidays: 4 Tips To Keep In Mind

Unemployed During The Holidays: 4 Tips To Keep In Mind

Thanksgiving's whizzed by and the holidays are in full-swing. Regardless of the name of the holiday you celebrate, it's hard to ignore the snowmen on your block, holiday music blaring out of every store, and the general good will and joyful spirit will that tends to surface this time of year. As a job...

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Pounding the Pavement in 2012: 10 Job Search Resolutions

Pounding the Pavement in 2012: 10 Job Search Resolutions

Wow, December is here and another year is right around the corner. Wasn't it just yesterday when we all rang in the New Year 2011? Like it or not, 2012 is coming fast. Apocalyptic predictions aside, this is a wonderful opportunity for job seekers to refresh, start new, and jump with both feet into the job...

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The Pregnant Job-Seeker: What You Should And Shouldn't Do

The Pregnant Job-Seeker: What You Should And Shouldn't Do

By Calli Tapler With 66 million women in the U.S. workforce, it is inevitable that some women will be searching for a new job while pregnant. There are a myriad of valid reasons why an expectant mom would be searching for a new job, such as company layoffs or a need for change (not to mention needing financial...

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How To Prepare For A Career Fair

How To Prepare For A Career Fair

By Mona Abdel-Halim As the end of the fall semester approaches, many students and employers begin to think about attending career fairs to connect with one another. These events are particularly important for college seniors graduating in December - but they're also a great way to screen candidates for your...

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Taking A Pay Cut: Is It Worth It?

Taking A Pay Cut: Is It Worth It?

By Calli Tapler In the boom times, taking a pay reduction was pretty much unthinkable. You worked hard and did well so you got a raise or a better job that paid more money. A decrease in salary was seen negatively, as if you'd done something wrong in your career.

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