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Job Listings - Job Listings Directory Created: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Job listings directory including the top job boards, the best job search engine sites, job postings listed by location and type of job, as well as by type of job seeker, and more job listings.
What is a Job Interview Like? Created: Friday, May 25, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
When you're going on your first job interview, it will be easier if you know what to expect. Here's what job interviews are like, how the interview process works and what you can expect during a j...
First Job Interview Tips Created: Sunday, November 07, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Even though you're probably going to be really nervous when you go on your first job interview, the key to a successful first interview is to prepare for the interview, practice interviewing, dress...
Complained About My Boss in Company Email - Share Your Story: Share Your Getting Fired Story Created: Friday, May 25, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Getting Fired: Readers share their stories.
Local Job Search Created: Saturday, July 24, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Are you conducting a local job search and not having much luck finding local job listings? There are variety of ways to narrow down your local job search to focus on jobs in the locations where you...
Help Wanted! How to Use Help Wanted Ads to Job Search Created: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Help Wanted: The help wanted ads in your local newspaper can be a good source of job listings. Here's how to use help wanted ads from online newspapers and other sources in your job search.
Don't Stay Where You Don't Fit - Share Your Story: Share Your Getting Fired Story Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Getting Fired: Readers share their stories.
Fired for Making a Poor First Impression - Share Your Story: Share Your Getting Fired Story Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Getting Fired Stories: Many bosses and coworkers pass judgment on you within the first few months and if you let them down, you may never regain their respect.
Experience Interviews Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
An experience interview is designed to determine whether you have the right experience for the job for which you are interviewing. Here's information on experience interviews, how to prepare, plus ...
What is Employee Engagement? Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Employee engagement, also known as worker engagement, is a measurement of an employee’s emotional attachment to his position, coworkers, and company.
Resume Proofing Checklist Created: Friday, October 14, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Resume proofing checklist. Guide to proofreading your resume.
College Job Search Guide Created: Sunday, March 13, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Guide to job searching for college students and graduates, including college job search tips and advice for finding summer jobs, internships and full-time entry level jobs.
Entry Level Jobs Created: Friday, March 26, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Looking for entry level jobs? Are you a college student starting to job search, getting ready to graduate from college, or are you considering a mid-life career change? Do you need a little help i...
College Career Services Created: Friday, April 27, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
If you are a college student or graduate, your college or university career services office can assist with your job search.
Gen Y Job Search Tips: Social Media Tips for Generation Y Job Seekers Created: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Of all the generations of job seekers - from teens to seniors - job searching today, Gen Y is probably most familiar with social media. Generation Y is the age group that uses Facebook, Twitter, Y...
College Jobs - Jobs for College Students and Graduates Created: Thursday, December 01, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Job search strategies, tips and advice for college students and alumni including where to find job search help, the top sites for college students and grads, and college recruiting program informat...
How to Find a Job Created: Friday, August 10, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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, social ...
Entry Level Cover Letter Examples Created: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Review sample cover letters for entry level candidates for employment to get ideas for your own cover letters.
Sample Resumes for College Students and Graduates Created: Monday, June 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Sample resumes and resume templates for college students and graduates applying for internships, summer jobs, and full-time positions. In addition, advice on what to include on your resume, such a...
Tips for Attending a College Job Fair Created: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tips and advice for attending a college job fair, including how to prepare, what to wear, how to introduce yourself to employers, and how to follow up after the event.
College Alumni Networks Created: Friday, January 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
A college alumni network offers a way for college graduates to stay connected.
I'll Take Any Job That Comes My Way - Share Your Story: Share Your Unemployment Story Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Unemployment: Readers share their stories.
Remind Yourself That Life Goes On - Share Your Story: Share Your Getting Fired Story Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Getting Fired: Readers share their stories.
College Career Networking Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tips and advice on how to start networking for your career while you are in college.
Tips for Setting Up a Personal Website on WordPress Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
You don't have to be a savvy webmaster to construct your own website. Blogging tools have made it easier for every-day Internet users to build their own sites, for personal and professional purpose...
The Shoplifter Spat on Me and I Defended Myself - Share Your Story: Share Your Getting Fired Story Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Getting Fired: Readers share their stories.
Math Tips for Retail Job Interviews Created: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
When you're asked math questions during a retail job interview, the interviewer wants to know that you have basic math skills, even though the cash register may automatically calculate the change.
Purchasing Manager/Agent Scam - Submit an Entry: Post a Job Scam Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Readers report internet job scams: Purchasing Manager/Agent Scam from Linda Williams
How to Confirm an Interview and Find the Interview Location Created: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
When you schedule a job interview, be sure to confirm the interview location, as well as the date and time. Here are tips for confirming a job interview and ensuring you get to the right place at ...
How to Thank the Interviewer Created: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Taking the time to say thank you after a job interview not only is good interview etiquette, it reinforces your interest in the position.
How to Handle a Group Interview Created: Friday, October 16, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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.
Email Cover Letter Signature Example Created: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Sample job search email messages including cover letters, thank you letters, resignation letters, signatures, and other sample formatted email messages.

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