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10% Unemployment and Rising — Now What?
Well, it finally arrived. The Labor Department reported that the official unemployment rate for October 2009 rose to 10.2%, from 9.8% in September. We knew this was coming and that it was just a matter of time.Now that we’ve broken that barrier, whe
Does Your Resume Pass This 5-Point Checklist?
As the economy has worsened and millions of job seekers are chasing after fewer and fewer jobs, what you put on your resume has become more important than ever. Before you send your resume anywhere, run it through this quick five-point checklist to
Does Your Resume Pass This 5-Point Checklist?
As the economy has worsened and millions of job seekers are chasing after fewer and fewer jobs, what you put on your resume has become more important than ever. Before you send your resume anywhere, run it through this quick five-point checklist to
Work Gaps on Your Resume?
Are your prospects dimming because you’ve been out of work for three months, six months, even longer?I talk with job seekers every day about their resumes and job-hunting strategies. Many are in this same boat and rightly concerned. As the economy c
Work Gaps on Your Resume?
Are your prospects dimming because you’ve been out of work for three months, six months, even longer?I talk with job seekers every day about their resumes and job-hunting strategies. Many are in this same boat and rightly concerned. As the economy c
Work Gaps on Your Resume?
Are your prospects dimming because you’ve been out of work for three months, six months, even longer?I talk with job seekers every day about their resumes and job-hunting strategies. Many are in this same boat and rightly concerned. As the economy c
4 Common Resume Killers
With the current economic meltdown forcing companies across the country to rethink their future hiring plans, your current resume and the way you use it may no longer be serving your needs.If you’re making any of these four mistakes, it might be time
Job-Search Rejection? No Sweat.
Success in job search is easy to deal with. A job offer feels good, it validates us, and allows us to move forward in life. It’s what we all want and strive for. But for most job seekers, our successes are infrequent. They’re sandwiched between boatl
4 Common Resume Killers
With the current economic meltdown forcing companies across the country to rethink their future hiring plans, your current resume and the way you use it may no longer be serving your needs.If you’re making any of these four mistakes, it might be time
Job-Search Rejection? No Sweat.
Success in job search is easy to deal with. A job offer feels good, it validates us, and allows us to move forward in life. It’s what we all want and strive for. But for most job seekers, our successes are infrequent. They’re sandwiched between boatl
