Yoli, an unemployed job seeker, describes the harassment in the workplace she was subjected to, "In these nearly 13 years I was verbally, emotionally, physically, and unlawfully abused but I could not tell anyone because I did not want to have my family worry about us and could not afford to lose my job."

From another harassment perspective, Chima says, "I was accused of harassing employees, but the truth was I was the victim of lies and gossip and when I confronted the gossipers, I was accused of harassing them, although it seems to me I was the one being harassed as a victim of gossip."

Harassment can not only cost an employee their job, but it can also make job searching difficult. If you were fired like Chima, laid-off like Yoli, forced to resign, or quit because of harassment it can complicate your job search.

References may be hard to get and it can be difficult to explain the circumstances of why you lost your job during a job interview.

Here is information on the types of harassment in the workplace and how to handle harassment issues, including filing a harassment claim, interview advice if you've lost your job, and what to do if you have been fired.

Related: Share Your Harassment Story

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Personal chef and writer Danilo Alfaro is About.com's Guide to Culinary Arts. When I talk to culinary school students, Danilo's job as a personal chef is high on their list of dream jobs.

Dream jobs vary though.  During my winter travels, I've spoken to more people than I can count whose dream job is working at a ski resort, doing just about any job - so they can ski.

I've spoken to others whose dream jobs involve getting rich.  And still others who want a job where they can make a difference in the world.

What's your dream job?   If you could have the job of your dreams, what would you do?  Here's how to add your dream job to our list.

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When you are writing a cover letter, there is specific information that needs to be included.  

Your cover letter will include a contact section, a salutation, information on why you are qualified for the job, a closing, and your signature.

 Here's what to include in a cover letter to send with a resume when you apply for a job. 

Also review these cover letter tips and techniques for writing top notch cover letters to send with your resume, including cover letter format and presentation, choosing a type of cover letter, writing custom cover letters, and cover letter examples and templates.

More: Resume Tips | Cover Letter Tips | Writing a Cover Letter

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Dice, the top technology job site, has launched a new social recruiting platform where job seekers can connect directly with recruiters.

Candidates are able to create profiles, which can include links to their social networking profiles, including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and blogs. 

In addition, job seekers can choose which employers will have access to their resumes and unique profiles, so they can maintain confidentiality while job searching.

Companies can offer - at their discretion - a more personal and introspective look at the company and its culture to technology professionals they are interested in connecting with.

To take it a step further, employers and job seekers can directly connect on Dice via a message center, real time chat, an instant message tool, and email. 

For employers, it's a way to find and connect, immediately, with qualified candidates.  For job seekers, it's a way to avoid the resume black hole, where your resume disappears into who knows where, and to get noticed by an actual recruiter.

"Quick and easy access to high-quality, specialized talent remains the basic fabric of recruiting and networking is a critical part of developing talent and managing careers," said Tom Silver, Senior Vice President, North America at Dice.   "By integrating social recruiting features into our established and robust career site, we are expanding communication capabilities to the technology community."

Related: Social Networking Tips | How to Avoid the Resume Black Hole | Social Recruiting and Your Job Search

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