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  • Job Search Tips - Top Tips for a Winning Job Search…Created: 2009-11-08 @ 17:32:29 EST     
    Searching for a new job? These top job search tips include tips for resume writing, cover letters, curriculum vitae, interviewing, phone interviews, working at home, online job searching, using yo…
  • Employment Development Department - EDDCreated: 2009-11-08 @ 14:21:50 EST     Updated: 2009-11-08 @ 14:37:15 EST
    The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest California state departments with hundreds of service locations throughout the state. The EDD web site includes information on fil…
  • Scam Warning Signs - How to Spot a ScamCreated: 2009-11-08 @ 09:56:53 EST     
    What's a scam and what's not? It can be really difficult to tell the difference between scams and legitimate job openings, especially when it comes to work at home jobs. Here are scam warning signs…
  • Top 10 Social Media Do's and Don'ts - How and How Not to Use Social …Created: 2009-11-05 @ 10:55:24 EST     Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:26:46 EST
    Social media, including sites like Twitter and Facebook, can help you find a job and connect with people who can assist you with growing your career. However, it works both ways. Social media wh…
  • Share Your Story: Unemployment Stories: Share Your Unemployment StoryCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 10:00:14 EST     
    Unemployed? Share your unemployment story and tell us about the job you lost, what it's like being unemployed, and what you might have learned while you're out of work. Read, as well, about others …
  • Share Your Story: Interview Success - How I Aced the Interview - Sha…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 09:59:26 EST     
    Have you gone from blowing the job interview to acing it? What did you do that made a difference? Share your interview advice and help job seekers learn how to interview successfully…
  • Share Your Story: New Jobs - How I Found a New Job - Job Search Succ…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 09:59:05 EST     
    Finding a new job isn't easy, especially in a difficult economy. Share your job search success story and what you learned during your job search…
  • Share Your Story: Worst Job Stories - My Worst Job - Share Your Bad …Created: 2009-11-05 @ 09:58:47 EST     
    Have you had a really bad job? Share your worst job story and let us know what made it a bad job, what you learned, and how other people can avoid a bad job situation…
  • Share Your Story: First Jobs - Share Your First Job StoryCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:58:26 EST     
    What was your first job? How did you get your first job? What did you love (or hate) about it? What did you learn from the experience?…
  • Work at Home Job Search Tips - Avoid Online Job Scams…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 11:41:11 EST     
    How can you tell the difference between online job scams and legitimate job openings? There are as many scams as real job openings online - sometimes it seems like more. Here's how to tell the dif…
  • Work at Home Job Search Tips - No Fee Work at Home Jobs…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 11:40:39 EST     
    There's a very simple rule when it comes to looking for work at home jobs. Don't pay a fee - for anything. You shouldn't pay for job listings, you shouldn't pay to apply for jobs, and you shouldn'…
  • Work at Home Job Search Tips - How to Find Work at Home Companies…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 11:10:20 EST     Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 12:56:03 EST
    Company web sites are among the best sources of work at home jobs. Instead of using the job boards and weeding through scams, spam, and listings that aren't relevant to what you want to do, you can…
  • A Common Bond - Job Searching in Unlikely Places…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 10:05:15 EST     
    You never know where you might find someone who can help with your job search. That's why it's important to be open about the fact that you are job searching and need assistance…
  • How to Reschedule a Job Interview - What To Do When You're Sick or C…Created: 2009-10-31 @ 10:38:33 EDT     
    How to reschedule a job interview when you're sick or otherwise can't make the interview. …
  • Work at Home Job Search Tips - Finding Legitimate Work From Home Job…Created: 2009-10-30 @ 15:31:50 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-31 @ 11:30:54 EDT
    Interested in finding a work from home job? There are legitimate work from home jobs available. However, it's important to carefully research the company to make sure the job is legitimate and not …
  • How to Cancel a Job InterviewCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 12:01:52 EDT     
    How to cancel a job interview when you are unable to attend the the interview…
  • Sample Email Job Application LetterCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:25:54 EDT     
    Sample email job application letter to use to apply for a job…
  • Application Letter Template - Job Application Letter Template…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 10:34:27 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 11:35:20 EDT
    Application letter template to use for applying for a job…
  • Application Letter Format - Sample Job Application Letter Format…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 10:03:24 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 11:23:45 EDT
    The following application letter format includes the information you need to include in the letter you send with your resume when you are applying for a job. Use this job application letter format …
  • I Hate My Job - What To Do When You Hate Your Job…Created: 2009-10-17 @ 15:43:36 EDT     
    I hate my job. I hate my company. I hate my boss. Many people do hate something or other about their work, but there are steps you can, and should, take to move on if you hate your job and you're…
  • Job Interview Tips - How to Handle a Group Interview…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 08:56:07 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 10:03:33 EDT
    Interviewing with one person is tough enough, but it's even harder when you have to interview with a group (or panel) of interviewers. Here's how advice on how to ace a panel interview…
  • Job Interview Tips - Research the CompanyCreated: 2009-10-16 @ 08:42:15 EDT     
    Job Interview Tip: Before you go on a job interview, it's important to find out as much as you can about the company. That way you'll be prepared both to answer interview questions and to ask the …
  • 10 Interview Tips - Top Ten Job Interview Tips…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 12:17:23 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 09:15:12 EDT
    These top 10 interview tips will help you cover everything you need to know to successfully ace a job interview. From checking out the company to sending an interview thank you note, these job inte…
  • Job Interview Tips - Take the Time to Say Thank You…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 12:07:59 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 12:19:03 EDT
    Taking the time to say thank you after a job interview not only is good interview etiquette, it reinforces your interest in the position…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: Tell Me About a Major Problem you Recen…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 11:37:08 EDT     
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "Tell me about a major problem you recently handled. Were you successful in resolving it"…
  • Job Search Email - Job Search Email Etiquette…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 11:06:35 EDT     
    When you are using email to job search, it's important that all your communications are as professional as they would be if you were writing an old-fashioned paper letter. Here's information on wha…
  • Job Interview Tip - Lunch and Dinner Interviews…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 10:24:36 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 10:25:36 EDT
    Job Interview Tip: Taking you to breakfast, lunch or dinner provides the interviewer with a chance to check out your communication and interpersonal skills, as well as your table manners, in a more…
  • Job Interview Tips - Improve Your Interview Technique…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 09:39:46 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 11:01:08 EDT
    Job Interview Tip: A job interview gives you a chance to shine. What you say and what you do is going to either move you to the next round of consideration for employment or knock you out of conte…
  • Job Interview Tips - Use Your ContactsCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 17:13:13 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 17:33:48 EDT
    Job Interview Tip: About to go on a job interview? Who you know at the company really does matter. Here's how to use your contacts and connections to get an insider advantage so you can ace the int…
  • Health Insurance for Unemployed WorkersCreated: 2009-10-10 @ 11:19:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 11:32:58 EDT
    One of the most important issues for unemployed workers, besides the loss of a paycheck, is health insurance. It's important to have, but it's also expensive. What options for health insurance co…
  • Teen Job Interview - Job Interviewing Tips for Teens Video…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 15:50:24 EDT     
    For any job interview, it's important to impress the interviewer from the moment you arrive. Learn what you should and should not do during the interview so you can avoid embarrassing faux pas!…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: What Are Your Salary Expectations?Created: 2009-10-05 @ 18:06:39 EDT     
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "What are your salary expectations?"…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: What Has Been Your Most Rewarding Accom…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 17:59:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 18:00:30 EDT
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?"…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: Have You Ever Had Difficulty With a Sup…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 17:53:51 EDT     
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor or teacher?"…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: How Would You Describe Your Ability To …Created: 2009-10-05 @ 17:23:06 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:48:13 EDT
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "How would you describe yourself in terms of your ability to work as a member of a team?"…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: What Do You Think It Takes to be Succes…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 17:11:00 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:41:59 EDT
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "What Do You Think It Takes to be Successful in This Position?"…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: Why Should We Hire You?Created: 2009-10-05 @ 17:01:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:44:48 EDT
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "Why Should We Hire You?"…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: How Has Your School Experience Prepared…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 16:50:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:43:02 EDT
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "How Has Your School Experience Prepared You For Working At Our Company"…
  • Teen Job Interview Questions and AnswersCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 16:45:12 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 18:32:40 EDT
    Top interview questions and suggested answers for teen job seekers…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: Why Are You Interested in Working for O…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 16:30:27 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:41:25 EDT
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "Why Are You Interested in Working for our Company?"…
  • Teen Job Interview Question: Why Are You Looking for a Job?Created: 2009-10-05 @ 16:19:27 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:41:06 EDT
    Interview answers for teen job seekers for the interview question "Why Are You Looking for a Job?"…
  • Curriculum Vitae Tips - Create a Custom CVCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 09:07:08 EDT     
    Curriculum Vitae Tip: Create a custom curriculum vitae that specifically highlights the experience you have that is relevant to the job you are applying for…
  • Microsoft Curriculum Vitae Templates - Microsoft CV TemplatesCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 09:04:39 EDT     
    Microsoft curriculum vitae (CV) templates are available as a free download for Microsoft Word users, or available within your Word program, to use to create a curriculum vitae. CV template options…
  • Curriculum Vitae Tips - Writing a European CVCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 08:57:06 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 09:12:31 EDT
    Curriculum Vitae Tip: writing a European CV, how to present your cv, and what to include when writing a CV for Europe…
  • 10 CV Tips - Top Ten Curriculum Vitae Writing Tips…Created: 2009-10-02 @ 16:01:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 09:29:03 EDT
    Using a curriculum vitae template, covering letters for curriculum vitae, formatting your CV, what to include in a CV, and more CV writing tips and examples…
  • Curriculum Vitae Tips - Writing a CV for AcademiaCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 10:06:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 09:00:53 EDT
    Curriculum Vitae Tip: writing an academic cv, how to present your cv, and what to include when writing a CV for academia…
  • Curriculum Vitae Tips - Include a Covering Letter with Your CVCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 09:25:12 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 09:02:32 EDT
    Curriculum Vitae Tip: A covering letter should be included with every curriculum vitae you send…
  • Curriculum Vitae Tips - What Information to Include in Your CVCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 17:54:57 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 18:34:21 EDT
    Curriculum Vitae Tip: Create a custom curriculum vitae that specifically highlights the experience you have that is relevant to the job you are applying for…
  • AllianceQ - Fortune 500 Company RecruitingCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:48:52 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 09:30:08 EDT
    AllianceQ is a group of Fortune 500 companies, and thousands of smaller companies, that have collaborated to create a pool of job candidates. AllianceQ provides a way for candidates to be found by …
  • Interview Tips - Share a Job Interview TipCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 09:42:11 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 09:44:19 EDT
    It's always helpful to get job interview tips from job seekers who have aced the interview and from career experts who can share their interviewing expertise. Review interview tips and add your jo…
  • Administrative Assistant / Office Manager Interview Questions and Sa…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 11:38:53 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:53:40 EDT
    Administrative Assistant / Office Manager Interview Questions: Questions you might be asked during an administrative assistant or office manager job interview, suggested answers, and advice for aci…
  • Teacher Interview Questions and Sample AnswersCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:32:11 EDT     
    Teacher Interview Questions: Questions you might be asked during a teacher job interview, suggested answers, and advice for acing a teacher job interview…
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) Writing TipsCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 13:42:18 EDT     
    Do you have a curriculum vitae writing tip? Share your best tips for writing and formatting CVs that help you get the interview…
  • Recommendation Letter Sample for College Student Peer AdvisorCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 13:15:10 EDT     
    Recommendation letter sample for college student peer advisor…
  • Recommendation Letter Sample for College Student WorkerCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 13:11:23 EDT     
    Recommendation letter sample for college student worker…
  • Reference Letter Sample from a ManagerCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 13:05:45 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-24 @ 09:25:30 EDT
    Reference letter for an employee from a manager…
  • Reference Letter Sample for an EmployeeCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 12:58:01 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 13:00:09 EDT
    Reference letter for an employee…
  • 10 Cover Letter Tips - Top Ten Cover Letter Writing Tips and Techniq…Created: 2009-09-22 @ 16:07:15 EDT     
    Cover letter tips and techniques for writing cover letters to send with your resume, including cover letter format and presentation, choosing a type of cover letter, writing custom cover letters, a…
  • 10 Resume Tips - Top Ten Resume Writing TipsCreated: 2009-09-22 @ 12:45:17 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 16:12:08 EDT
    Top resume tips for choosing a resume format, selecting a resume font, customizing your resume, using resume keywords, explaining employment gaps, and more tips for writing winning resumes…
  • Personal Thank You Note - Photo Thank You NoteCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 16:32:15 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 16:45:34 EDT
    Sending a personal thank you note after a job interview, with your photo, is a great way to remind the interviewer who you are. In addition, a thank you note reiterates your interest and your appre…
  • Cover Letter Tips - Check Your Cover LetterCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 09:21:34 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 09:28:26 EDT
    Before you send your cover letter, it's important to make sure that you have covered all the basics and are sending a perfectly written and formatted cover letter to your prospective employer…
  • Cover Letter Tips - How to Explain an Employment GapCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 08:33:31 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 08:37:09 EDT
    When you have recent gaps in your resume, whether from being laid-off and out of work, taking time out from the workplace to spend with your family, traveling, going back to school, or for any reas…
  • Cover Letter Tips - Write a Custom Cover LetterCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 07:57:55 EDT     
    Cover Letters Tips - It can be time consuming to write a custom cover letter for each job you apply for, but it's important to take the time and effort to show the company why you are a good match…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an Interview…Created: 2009-09-19 @ 18:16:27 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Cover Letter Tips - How to Send an Email Cover LetterCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 17:18:55 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 07:51:30 EDT
    The most important part of sending an email cover letter is to follow the employer's instructions. If the job posting says to include your cover letter and resume as an attachment, attach Microsoft…
  • Cover Letter Tips - Write a Personalized Cover LetterCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 16:48:31 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 07:53:48 EDT
    When it comes to cover letters, taking the time to get personal is really important. Find out out as much as you can about the company and the hiring manager. Personalize your cover letter and, if…
  • Cover Letter Tips - How to Format a Cover LetterCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 16:08:18 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 11:04:19 EDT
    How you format your cover letter, both from a content (the information you include) and a presentation perspective is important. Even when applying online or via email, your cover letter needs to …
  • Cover Letter Tips - Use a Cover Letter TemplateCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 15:26:46 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 07:56:44 EDT
    There are several types of cover letters that can be sent to employers and contacts. Be sure to choose a type of cover letter that reflects how you are applying for the job or the type of job sear…
  • Cover Letter Tips - Select the Right Type of Cover LetterCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 15:04:12 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 07:52:03 EDT
    There are several types of cover letters that can be sent to employers and contacts. Be sure to choose a type of cover letter that reflects how you are applying for the job or the type of job sear…
  • Recommendation Letter Sample for Business School / EmploymentCreated: 2009-09-18 @ 12:05:09 EDT     
    Recommendation letter sample for business school…
  • Recommendation Letter Sample for Law School / Legal EmploymentCreated: 2009-09-18 @ 11:36:49 EDT     
    Recommendation letter sample for law school and/or legal employment…
  • Sample Recommendation Letter for a Summer WorkerCreated: 2009-09-18 @ 11:06:58 EDT     
    Do you need to write a letter of recommendation for a summer worker? Here is a sample recommendation letter to review…
  • Resume Tips - Prioritize Your Resume ContentCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 11:14:12 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:10:22 EDT
    Resume Tips - It's important to prioritize the content of your resume so that your most important and relevant experience is listed first, with key accomplishments listed at the top. …
  • Resume Tips - Tailor Your Resume ObjectiveCreated: 2009-09-13 @ 11:11:49 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 11:17:43 EDT
    Some job seekers choose to include an objective on their resume, rather than including it in the body of their cover letter. It's optional, but including a resume objective can convince employers t…
  • Resume Tips - Write a Custom ResumeCreated: 2009-09-13 @ 10:47:41 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 15:59:47 EDT
    Resume Tips - Write a custom resume that specifically highlights the experience you have that is relevant to the job you are applying for. It definitely takes more time to write a custom resume, bu…
  • Resume Tips - Include All Your Contact InformationCreated: 2009-09-13 @ 10:19:52 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 12:28:44 EDT
    Resume Tips - It's important to include all your contact information on your resume, so employers can easily get in touch with you, including an email address and cell phone number…
  • Resume Tips - Use Resume KeywordsCreated: 2009-09-13 @ 09:35:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 12:57:27 EDT
    Your resume should include the same keywords that appear in job descriptions. That way, you will increase your chances of your resume matching available positions - and of you being selected for an…
  • Resume Tips - Use a Basic FontCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 12:17:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 12:53:41 EDT
    Resume Tips - When writing a resume it's important to use a basic font that is easy to read, both for hiring managers and for applicant management systems…
  • Resume Tips - Use a Resume TemplateCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 11:33:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 12:52:16 EDT
    Resume Tips - Use a resume template as a starting point for creating your own resume. Add your information to the resume template, then tweak and edit it to personalize your resume, so it highlight…
  • Employee Free Choice Act - EFCA - Employee Free Choice Act Legislati…Created: 2009-09-09 @ 10:37:54 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 10:38:42 EDT
    The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is legislation that would enable workers to decide whether to join a union. The Employee Free Choice Act would permit workers to form unions by signing cards pro…
  • Interview Questions - Post an Interview Question …Created: 2009-09-05 @ 09:16:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-05 @ 09:19:19 EDT
    It's always helpful to review job interview questions. Review questions you might be asked on an interview and add the questions you have been asked during an interview to the list of top intervie…
  • Glassdoor Company Interview Questions and AnswersCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 10:55:14 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 12:06:08 EDT
    Job seekers can use Glassdoor to find and anonymously share company reviews, ratings and salary details, and now interviews, about specific jobs for specific employers. …
  • Think Before You Post - What You Post Online Can Get You FiredCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 11:27:48 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 09:44:43 EDT
    There have been more than a few stories in the news about employees being fired because of what they posted online. Posting company business (good or bad), posting that you hate your employer, pos…
  • How Do You Organize Your Job SearchCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 17:54:23 EDT     
    How do you organize your job search? Share your tips and advice for organizing and managing your job search…
  • Teen Interview AttireCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:44:05 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:58:19 EDT
    Applying for a part-time, non-professional, job is a little different from applying for a full-time professional position. Dress should be, at the least, neat and tidy. Business casual is usually a…
  • Teen Interview AttireCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:43:09 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:58:24 EDT
    Applying for a part-time, non-professional, job is a little different from applying for a full-time professional position. Dress should be, at the least, neat and tidy. Business casual is usually a…
  • Teen Interview AttireCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:42:47 EDT     
    Applying for a part-time, non-professional, job is a little different from applying for a full-time professional position. Dress should be, at the least, neat and tidy. Business casual is usually a…
  • Teen Interview AttireCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:37:36 EDT     
    Applying for a part-time, non-professional, job is a little different from applying for a full-time professional position. Dress should be, at the least, neat and tidy. Business casual is usually a…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:06:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:06:58 EDT
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:05:24 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:04:34 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:03:50 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:02:52 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:01:42 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:00:28 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:59:26 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Teen Interview Attire - What Not to Wear on an InterviewCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:58:04 EDT     
    Images of what NOT to wear on a teen job interview…
  • Talent Assessment - Pre-Employment Tests : Talent AssessmentsCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:56:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 17:36:37 EDT
    Talent assessments, also called pre-employment tests or career tests, are used to help an employer identify candidates that will be a good fit for jobs. Talent assessments help predict a new hire&…
  • Free Printable Resume - Free Printable Resume BuildersCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:48:34 EDT     
    Before you start using a free resume builder, check to make sure that you know what options are included. Some free resume builders charge for printing or other services, others really are free. Ch…
  • Paycheck Calculators - Paycheck Calculators to Estimate Your PaycheckCreated: 2009-08-23 @ 16:50:48 EDT     
    When you start a job, the amount you will take home in your paycheck depends on deductions for federal, state, and local taxes. There are paycheck caculators to help you determine how much your pa…
  • Resign - Definition of ResignationCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 11:08:54 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 11:11:58 EDT
    To resign from employment is the act of leaving your job. Resignation from a job typically involves providing notice to your employer that you are leaving. …
  • Resignation Email Format - How to Format an Email Resignation MessageCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 10:15:41 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 10:35:24 EDT
    This resignation email format will give you an example of how to format an email resignation letter…
  • Resignation Email Letter - Letter of Resignation EmailCreated: 2009-08-21 @ 16:51:14 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 10:17:28 EDT
    Resignation email letter sample to use to resign from employment…
  • Job Interview Answer: What Do You Expect From a Supervisor?Created: 2009-08-18 @ 17:17:51 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:28:16 EDT
    Top job interview answers to the question "What do you expect from a supervisor?"…
  • Job Interview Answer: What Did You Like or Dislike About Your Previo…Created: 2009-08-18 @ 16:42:03 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:28:40 EDT
    Top job interview answers to the question "What did you like/dislike about your previous job?"…
  • Top Interview Mistakes - Top Interview Mistakes to AvoidCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 18:14:51 EDT     
    What's the worst mistake you can make in a job interview? Read about the top interview mistakes and add your top interview mistakes to the list…
  • Best Answers to What is Your Greatest StrengthCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 15:44:09 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-16 @ 07:26:44 EDT
    What is your greatest strength? Read answers and share your answer to this typical interview question. …
  • What is Your Greatest Weakness?Created: 2009-08-15 @ 14:59:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 15:39:41 EDT
    What is your greatest weakness? Share your best answer to this typical interview question. …
  • What Are You Passionate About?Created: 2009-08-15 @ 12:22:26 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 12:23:53 EDT
    What are you passionate about? Share your answer to this typical interview question…
  • Job Interview Answer: What Are You Passionate About?Created: 2009-08-15 @ 12:11:26 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 15:05:50 EDT
    Top job interview answers to the question "What are you passionate about?"…
  • Top Questions to Ask During a Job InterviewCreated: 2009-08-14 @ 16:05:06 EDT     
    During a job interview, the interviewer typically asks you whether you have any questions. What are the best questions to ask the interviewer during a job interview? …
  • OPM - US OPM - Office of Personnel ManagementCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 15:56:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-09 @ 17:08:32 EDT
    The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) provides information on US Government jobs, veteran's information, student opportunities, federal government employee and retiree resources, as well as r…
  • Employee or Independent Contractor?Created: 2009-08-09 @ 12:52:55 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-09 @ 14:31:20 EDT
    It's important to know what your rights are if a company offers you a position as an indepedent contractor rather than hiring you as an employee. If you're an independent contractor you are workin…
  • Part Time Employee - Part Time Employee DefinitionCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 11:44:16 EDT     
    There are no legal guidelines that determine whether or not an employee is a part time or full time employee. A determination of whether an employee is working part time depends on the company's po…
  • Full Time Employee - Full Time Employee DefinitionCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 11:31:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-09 @ 11:40:23 EDT
    There are no legal guidelines that determine whether or not an employee is a full time employee. A determination of whether an employee is working full time depends on the company's policy and prac…
  • Vacation Pay - Paid VacationCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:53:42 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 17:46:21 EDT
    Federal law does not provide for vacation pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations, sick time, or holidays. Vacation pay is based upo…
  • Sick Pay - Paid Sick LeaveCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:42:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:48:20 EDT
    Federal law does not provide for paid sick leave, other than the FMLA. State law may vary and companies may have a company policy providing paid time off when you are sick. For companies subject to…
  • Lunch and Break Periods - Pay for Breaks and LunchCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:25:03 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 17:44:55 EDT
    Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks for employees. Lunch, dinner, or other meal periods (typically lasting at least 30 minutes) are not work time and employees are not paid for thei…
  • Right to Work - Right to Work LawCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 15:59:00 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:26:37 EDT
    Right to work laws prohibit employers and labor unions from requiring membership in a union as a condition of employment, either before being hired or after the employee has started work…
  • Resume Example for a Construction JobCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 16:13:48 EDT     
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  • Teen Resumes - Tips for Teen ResumesCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 15:10:08 EDT     
    Many teen job seekers think they don’t need a resume or don’t have anything to include on a resume. That’s not the case. Even though a resume isn’t required for a lot of teen …
  • Resume Example for a NurseCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:40:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 10:18:27 EDT
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  • Resume Example for a Customer Service PositionCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:23:48 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 10:20:31 EDT
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  • Resume Example for an Administrative Assistant / Office ManagerCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 16:46:34 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 10:22:00 EDT
    Resume example for an administrative assistant or office manager…
  • Sample Teacher ResumeCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 16:56:07 EDT     
    Sample resume for a teacher…
  • Resume Example for a TeacherCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 09:05:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 09:11:29 EDT
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  • Video Job Interviewing - Video Interviewing with SkypeCreated: 2009-07-25 @ 10:43:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-25 @ 11:42:15 EDT
    Video interviewing used to be complicated, with special equipment and software needed to interview for employment via interview. It's not the case so much anymore. Thanks to Skype, the online pho…
  • The Creators of hoops&yoyo - Greeting Card Artist JobsCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 11:34:14 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 18:47:17 EDT
    Bob Holt is the voice of yoyo and the animator of hoops&yoyo. Mike Adair is the voice of hoops. Bob and Mike graciously shared their stories with me, including how what they do as artists and…
  • Job Searching Where Companies Can Find YouCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 11:45:43 EDT     
    Companies are increasingly using social recruiting to source candidates for employment, as well as to investigate applicants they are considering hiring. It's important to be aware of what compan…
  • Sample Letter of Withdrawal - Letter Withdrawing Job ApplicationCreated: 2009-07-17 @ 10:53:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-17 @ 10:58:55 EDT
    Sample letter of withdrawal from consideration for a job. This letter example can be used to withdraw an application of employment…
  • Microsoft Letter Templates - Microsoft Letter Templates for WordCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 11:42:36 EDT     
    Microsoft letter templates are available as a free download for Microsoft Word users, or are available within your Word program, to use to create a variety of letters. There are letter templates fo…
  • Resume Keywords - Resume Keywords and How to Use ThemCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:32:41 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 11:06:31 EDT
    Most companies use recruiting management software to screen candidates for job openings. Resume keywords are the words that those hiring managers search for when going through their database of res…
  • Sample Electrician ResumeCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 09:59:32 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:03:35 EDT
    Sample resume for a electrician…
  • Sample Plumber ResumeCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 09:43:49 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 09:49:42 EDT
    Sample resume for a plumber…
  • Paying for Job Listings - Should I Pay For Job Listings?Created: 2009-07-14 @ 08:57:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 19:34:59 EDT
    Should you pay for job listings? There is absolutely no need to pay anyone $30 a month or $72.95 for three months or more, when you can access the exact same jobs posted on company web sites free o…
  • Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about JobsearchUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 17:42:27 EST
  • Unemployment - Unemployment Compensation, Offices, Benefits and Rate…Updated: 2009-11-08 @ 17:29:20 EST
    Unemployment compensation, unemployment, benefits, unemployment rates, unemployment offices, extended unemployment benefits, and how to file for unemployment…
  • Unemployment Extension - Extended Unemployment Benefits…Updated: 2009-11-08 @ 14:49:35 EST
    Unemployment extension news and extended unemployment benefit guidelines…
  • California Department of LaborUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 14:17:37 EST
    The California Department of Labor provides unemployment and employment resources for CA residents, as well as business and labor information and services…
  • Interview Questions: Job Interview Questions and Answers…Updated: 2009-11-08 @ 13:50:26 EST
    Job Interview Questions and Answers: Interview questions employers might ask during a job interview and sample answers. Includes sample interview questions and answers on a variety of topics…
  • Find a Job - How to Find a JobUpdated: 2009-11-06 @ 17:45:39 EST
    Where to find job listings, including job search engine sites, jobs listed by location and type of job, how to job search and apply online, confidential job searching, building your career, network…
  • Top 10 Job Search Do's and Don'ts - What You Should and Shouldn't Do…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 11:51:19 EST
    What should you do when you're job searching? And what shouldn't you do? There's a laundry list of things that can help your job search and things that can hinder it. Be sure that you're job searc…
  • Job Search Privacy - Job Search Internet Checklist…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 10:58:42 EST
    When you're job searching, what you probably consider personal information can easily be found online by potential employers. Given that many employers do research potential employees, it's import…
  • Unemployment Stories: Share Your Unemployment StoryUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 10:00:14 EST
    Unemployed? Share your unemployment story and tell us about the job you lost, what it's like being unemployed, and what you might have learned while you're out of work. Read, as well, about others …
  • New Jobs - How I Found a New Job - Job Search Success StoriesUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:59:05 EST
    Finding a new job isn't easy, especially in a difficult economy. Share your job search success story and what you learned during your job search…
  • Worst Job Stories - My Worst Job - Share Your Bad Job StoryUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:58:47 EST
    Have you had a really bad job? Share your worst job story and let us know what made it a bad job, what you learned, and how other people can avoid a bad job situation…
  • First Jobs - Share Your First Job StoryUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:58:26 EST
    What was your first job? How did you get your first job? What did you love (or hate) about it? What did you learn from the experience?…
  • How to Create an Electronic ResumeUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:42:00 EST
    a simple how to on creating an electronic resume…
  • How to Participate in a Job FairUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:41:32 EST
    a simple how to on participating in a job fair, from your about.com guide…
  • How to Tune Up Your CareerUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:41:12 EST
    Simple how to on tuning up your career…
  • How to Get Started on a Job SearchUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:40:02 EST
    A simple how to on starting a job search …
  • How to Write a Thank You LetterUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:39:46 EST
    A simple how to on writing a thank you letter…
  • How to Get Paid What You're WorthUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:39:18 EST
    How to get paid what you're worth…
  • Create a Job Search Action PlanUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:38:31 EST
    How to create a job search action plan…
  • How to Dress For SuccessUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:38:14 EST
    interview dress interviewing etiquette business…
  • How to Address Age DiscriminationUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:37:51 EST
    Age discrimination can be an issue for job seekers, even for those in their thirties or forties. Here are strategies which can address age discrimination issues when job searching…
  • How to Get Unemployment BenefitsUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:37:37 EST
    How to get unemployment, including how to apply for unemployment benefits, eligibility for unemployment, and where to get answers to unemployment questions…
  • How to Write a Cover Letter - Tips on How to Write a Cover Letter…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 09:37:12 EST
    How to write a cover letter - advice and tips on how to write a cover letter…
  • How to Handle a Lay-offUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 06:08:13 EST
    How to handle a lay-off - what to do when you're laid off…
  • Interview Thank You Letter - Job Interview Thank You Letter Writing …Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 17:39:25 EST
    How to write an interview thank you letter, plus tips, suggestions and samples…
  • Teen Job Search Tips - Job Search Tips for Teenagers…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 14:03:35 EST
    There are several steps involved in starting a teen job search. A teen looking for a job will first need to explore options and decide what type of job they are interested in. The next step is to…
  • Work at Home Jobs - Finding Work From Home Jobs…Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 12:59:04 EST
    Finding work at home jobs, including companies that hire employees to work from home, work at home job search advice and job listings, and how to avoid scams…
  • Work From Home - Work at Home JobsUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 12:58:19 EST
    The best job sites for finding work from home job postings aren't necessarily the sites that focus on work at home jobs. There are sites though where you can find good work from home job listings, …
  • Job Scams - Employment Scams and How to Avoid Them…Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 12:32:30 EDT
    Information about job scams including how to check out job listings, how to avoid employment scams, and where to find lists of scams…
  • College Graduate Job Market OutlookUpdated: 2009-10-28 @ 11:53:24 EDT
    College Graduate Job Market Outlook - Job market implications for college seniors and recent graduates…
  • Interviews / Getting Hired - Job Interviews, Salary Negotiations, Ba…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 11:36:15 EDT
    It's not enough to just apply for jobs, even though that's important. You need to thoroughly prepare for the entire hiring process, so you can ace the interview and secure a job offer. These reso…
  • Job Applications - Job Application GuideUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 10:31:30 EDT
    Job application guide including how to complete a job application, paper job applications, online, and employer direct applications. Also free job application samples, examples, and forms…
  • Employment Applications - Employment Application Form…Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 15:02:47 EDT
    Employment application form tips, suggestions and samples…
  • Printable Job Application - Job Application Form to Print…Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 14:53:09 EDT
    Printable job application form to print out and use as a guide to completing a job application form…
  • Job Application - Job Application FormUpdated: 2009-10-24 @ 14:50:49 EDT
    Sample job application form to download and use as a guide to completing a job application form…
  • Sample Job Application LetterUpdated: 2009-10-24 @ 14:50:09 EDT
    Sample letter to send with a job application…
  • Sample Letter of ApplicationUpdated: 2009-10-24 @ 14:49:16 EDT
    Sample letter of application for a job…
  • Employment Application Form - Blank Employment Application Form…Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 14:48:30 EDT
    Sample blank employment application form. Print it out and fill it in, so you know what information you'll need to provide when applying for a job…
  • Job Applications - How to Complete a Job Application…Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 09:03:21 EDT
    Step-by-step directions for completing a job application, including what to include, as well as sample employment application forms…
  • Job Search iPhone Apps - iPhone Apps for Job Searching…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 10:35:16 EDT
    There are a variety of job search apps available for your iPhone and iPod Touch. You can download apps that search for jobs by keyword and location (using the iPhone GPS function), email job list…
  • Job Rejection Letter - Rejection Letter Declining a Job Offer…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 20:02:18 EDT
    How to formally decline a job offer by sending a job rejection letter…
  • Dressing for Success - What to Wear on an Interview…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 09:20:31 EDT
    Dressing for Success: What to wear on an interview, how to dress, and what is not appropriate interview attire…
  • Job Letter Samples - Letter Samples for Employment…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:36:34 EDT
    Job search correspondence for a variety of employment-related scenarios, including job letter samples…
  • Resume, CV, Cover Letter, and Job Letter Samples…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 20:32:38 EDT
    Guide to writing resumes, cover letters, thank you letters and other job search correspondence including samples…
  • Interview Questions - Job Interview Questions / Answers…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 20:15:24 EDT
    Interview Questions - interview questions you may be asked, including common job interview questions, tough interview questions, and sample answers for many interview questions…
  • Letter of ApplicationUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 15:50:02 EDT
    A letter of application is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. …
  • Letter Samples - Letter Samples DirectoryUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 14:38:10 EDT
    Letter samples for job seekers, including cover letters, interview thank you letters, follow-up letters, job acceptance and rejection letters, resignation letters, appreciation letters, and more gr…
  • Cover Letter TemplateUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 11:34:53 EDT
    Cover letter template…
  • Cover Letter FormatUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 11:32:32 EDT
    The following cover letter format lists the information you need to include in the cover letter you submit with your resume. Use this cover letter format as a guideline to create customized cover l…
  • Resumes / Letters - Resumes and Cover Letters…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 10:36:39 EDT
    Resume writing, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae, resume and cover letter samples, thank you letters, resignation letters, reference letters, and other job search correspondence…
  • International Job Search Engines - International Job Search…Updated: 2009-10-17 @ 14:44:32 EDT
    The international job search engine sites allow users to search the major job sites, company sites, associations, and other online job sites by keyword and location…
  • LinkUp - LinkUp Job Search Engine Updated: 2009-10-17 @ 14:39:56 EDT
    LinkUp is a job search engine that uncovers hidden jobs from company web sites. LinkUp monitors thousands of small, mid-sized, and large company career sections in an effort to connect applicants …
  • Quiz: Choose a Career or JobUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 15:42:44 EDT
    Job Search Quiz - how to decide what you want to do…
  • Group Interview - Types of Group InterviewsUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 09:51:31 EDT
    There are two types of group interviews. One is being interviewed by a group of interviewers, the other is being interviewed with a group of other applicants. …
  • Phone Interview TipsUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 09:04:19 EDT
    Phone interview tips and techniques including how to prepare for a telephone interview, how to handle the interview, phone interview questions and answers, and how to follow up after interviewing b…
  • Job Interview Tips - Interview Tips and Advice…Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 09:01:18 EDT
    Job Interview Tips: Interview tips and suggestions to help ensure job interview success…
  • Reference Letter Example - Lay-OffUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 19:24:12 EDT
    Sample reference letter from a manager / supervisor…
  • Unemployment - Filing for UnemploymentUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 11:24:48 EDT
    If you have been laid off from your job you may be able to file for unemployment online without visiting an unemployment office. In many states, unemployed workers can apply for unemployment benefi…
  • Qualify for Unemployment - Qualifying for Unemployment BenefitsUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 14:38:02 EDT
    Unemployment insurance benefits are available for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Eligibility requirements to qualify for unemployment compensation vary from state to stat…
  • Interview Tips for Teens - Tips for Teen Job InterviewsUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 12:05:54 EDT
    Interview tips for teens who are job searching or volunteering…
  • Job Search Videos - Job Interview VideosUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 09:32:16 EDT
    Need help getting ready for a job interview? These videos have advice on how to prepare for an interview, how to decide what to wear, phone interview tips, and how to present a professional image…
  • Job Search Toolkit: Professional Job SearchingUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 12:52:00 EDT
    Before you seek employment make sure you have the appropriate tools for a professional and business-like job search because the first impression you give an employer is the most important one. …
  • How to Write Job Letters - Writing Job Search and Employment LettersUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 12:19:40 EDT
    Do you need to write a job letter or send a job search email? Here's how to write a cover letter, an interview thank you letter, a reference letter, a resignation letter, a follow up letter, and mo…
  • Email Cover LettersUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 10:56:23 EDT
    Suggestions and tips for writing an email cover letter, including what to include in your email cover letter and how to send it…
  • Letters of Recommendation - Recommendation Letters and ReferencesUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 10:14:41 EDT
    Letters of Recommendation - how to request letters of recommendation, how to write reference letters, plus free samples and templates…
  • Online Job Search: Online Job Search Tips, Tools, and StrategiesUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 19:40:14 EDT
    Online job search resources, including job search sites, job search engines, networking sites, online job search tools, and ways to make sure you are using all the internet job search resources ava…
  • Teen Job Search GuideUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:18:56 EDT
    Teen Job Search Guide - how to get working papers, where to find jobs, how to apply for jobs, interview attire, and more teen job resources…
  • Teen Jobs - Teen Job SearchUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 17:15:19 EDT
    Teen Jobs - Jobs for teens, including where to look and how to apply…
  • Job Interview Answer: Describe Your Employment HistoryUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 16:01:57 EDT
    Top job interview answers to the question "Describe your employment history?"…
  • Jobs for 14 Year Olds - Jobs for 14 and 15 Year OldsUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:06:01 EDT
    What kind of jobs can you do when you're 14 or 15 years old? There are limitations to the kind of jobs you can work at, and also limits to the hours you can work. …
  • First Jobs - Finding Your First JobUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:52:45 EDT
    How to find a first job, including exploring first job options, job applications, writing your first resume, and job search tips and suggestions…
  • Part Time Jobs for Teens: Finding Your First Part Time JobUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:48:57 EDT
    Finding your first part time job can seem like a difficult task. The most important steps in going to get that first job take place before you even head out the front door. You need to prepare for …
  • Worst Teen JobsUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:47:42 EDT
    The worst jobs (and most dangerous) jobs for teens…
  • Checking Out a Company - How to Avoid Bad EmployersUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:46:39 EDT
    There are companies that you might not want to work for. Here's how to avoid accepting a job at a bad, or even mediocre, employer…
  • Sample Medical Curriculum VitaeUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 09:08:38 EDT
    Sample Medical Curriculum Vitae: mineral wells texas sao paulo brazil new employee orientation curriculum vitae sample sample curriculum vitae…
  • Top Cool JobsUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 11:24:09 EDT
    The top cool jobs, what you need to know to find a cool job, and inside information about what it's really like on the job…
  • Cover LetterUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 09:26:44 EDT
    A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. …
  • Online Job Search Guide - Online Job Search and Employment Guide…Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 07:26:25 EDT
    Here are all the resources you'll need for a successful online job search including how to write resumes and cover letters, where to look for jobs, how to conduct a job search, the best way to use …
  • Curriculum Vitae Advice and TipsUpdated: 2009-10-01 @ 18:35:12 EDT
    This advice will help you write and format your curriculum vitae. Includes CV examples, samples and curriculum vitae writing and format advice and tips…
  • Writing Curriculum VitaeUpdated: 2009-10-01 @ 13:43:32 EDT
    When should job seekers use a curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, rather than a resume? Here are the details on how to write a curriculum vitae and when to use a CV…
  • Job Searching Where Companies are HiringUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:04:21 EDT
    It's always good to take a look at job searching from the employer side of the coin. It's important to know where companies are posting jobs and how they are recruiting on and off the job boards. &…
  • Acing the Interview - How to Ace a Job InterviewUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:02:51 EDT
    You have just landed an interview for a seemingly wonderful job! Now what? Successful interviewing will be essential in order for you to lock in an offer. Here are some tips and strategies for effe…
  • Microsoft Word Cover Letter TemplatesUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 09:13:59 EDT
    Microsoft cover letter templates are available as a free download for Microsoft Word users, or are available within your Word program, to use to create cover letters. Microsoft cover letter templa…
  • Microsoft Word Templates - Microsoft Word Templates for Resumes and …Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 08:55:53 EDT
    Microsoft Word templates for resumes, cover letters, resignation letters, reference letters, and interview letters…
  • Microsoft Resume TemplatesUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 08:46:43 EDT
    Microsoft resume templates and CV templates are available as a free download for Microsoft Word users, or available within your Word program, to use to create a resume. Resume template options inc…
  • Curriculum Vitae SamplesUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 08:44:16 EDT
    Guide to writing curriculum vitae and cover letters including free CV samples and examples…
  • Curriculum VitaeUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 14:06:57 EDT
    A curriculum vitae (CV) includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and ot…
  • Twitter Job Search - Use Twitter to Job SearchUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:57:17 EDT
    Twitter is a social networking and microblogging service utilising instant messaging, SMS or a web interface. Twitter is open ended and people and companies use it in a variety of ways, including t…
  • Cover Letter Writing TipsUpdated: 2009-09-28 @ 13:40:09 EDT
    Do you have a cover writing tip? Share your best tips for writing cover letters that help you get the interview…
  • Resume Samples - Free Sample Resumes, Examples and TemplatesUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 13:51:21 EDT
    Free resume samples that provide job seekers with examples of resume formats and layouts that will work for almost everyone, including new college graduates, students, moms returning to the work fo…
  • Resume and Cover Letter Guide - Writing Resumes and Cover LettersUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 12:14:26 EDT
    Guide to creating resumes and cover letters, including samples…
  • Student Recommendation Letters - Sample Recommendation Letters for S…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 13:16:22 EDT
    Student recommendation letters including reference letters, academic references, letters asking for a reference, and lists of references…
  • Reference Letters - Sample Reference LettersUpdated: 2009-09-23 @ 13:07:14 EDT
    Sample reference letters, academic references, letters asking for a reference, and lists of references…
  • Monster.com: Monster.com JobsUpdated: 2009-09-23 @ 09:29:40 EDT
    Monster.com jobs site profile, Monster jobs, plus tips and suggestions for Monster job search…
  • ResumeUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 16:19:37 EDT
    A resume is a written document that contains a summary of your work experience, including positions held at each employer, and your educational background…
  • Resume and Cover Letter Guide: How to Write a Resume and Cover Lette…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 16:11:06 EDT
    Resume and Cover Letter Guide: Guide to writing resumes and cover letters for employment…
  • How to Dress for an InterviewUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 14:27:24 EDT
    How to dress for a job interview - the appropriate attire for an interview for employment…
  • Cover Letter Samples - Cover Letter Samples for ResumesUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 07:11:27 EDT
    Cover letter samples are included in this cover letter writing guide. Review cover letter samples and examples for a variety of employment situations…
  • Find a New Job - Ten Steps to Find a New Job…Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 17:17:02 EDT
    Ten steps you can take to find a new job, including where to look for jobs, the top job sites, how to use your connections, how to ace the interview, and how to follow up…
  • Thank You Letters - Thank You Letter Writing and SamplesUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 16:58:58 EDT
    Thank you letter writing, thank you letter samples and additional job search correspondence including samples…
  • Thank You Notes - How to Write a Thank You NoteUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 16:51:27 EDT
    Thank you notes, including how to write a thank you note, thank you note samples, and advice on saying thank you after a job interview…
  • Cover Letter Guide - Cover Letter Writing GuideUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 10:47:18 EDT
    Cover letters for resumes, including what to include in your cover letter, how to write a cover letter, cover letter format, targeted cover letters, and cover letter samples and examples…
  • Cover Letter ChecklistUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 09:16:43 EDT
    Cover letter checklist - what to include when you send your cover letter…
  • Hit the Slopes: Ski and Snow JobsUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 18:33:56 EDT
    If you've ever dreamed of being a ski bum, now is the time for action. As the ski season ramps up, ski areas have trails snow-filled and groomed, and resorts are busy hiring staff in a variety of c…
  • Targeted ResumeUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 18:33:11 EDT
    A targeted resume focuses on a specific job opening that the candidate is applying for. The targeted resume is written to highlight the skills and experiences relevant to a particular position. W…
  • Resume Objective - Listing an Objective on Your ResumeUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 16:28:05 EDT
    Some job seekers choose to state a job objective on the resume, as opposed to including it in the body of their cover letter. Stating a resume objective helps convince employers that you know what …
  • Resume and Cover Letter Guide: Cover LettersUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 14:42:11 EDT
    Guide to creating resumes and cover letters, including samples. This section reviews the type of cover letters, what to include on your cover letter and how to target your cover letter to the jobs …
  • Reference Letter Sample for Graduate SchoolUpdated: 2009-09-18 @ 11:30:01 EDT
    Reference letter sample from a manager for graduate school…
  • Sample Reference Letter for an EmployeeUpdated: 2009-09-18 @ 11:09:02 EDT
    Do you need to write a reference letter for an employee? Here is a sample employment reference letter to review…
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