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10 Hot Professions for 2009

As the global economy continues to falter, job prospects for 2009 are expected to slow. But if you’re lucky enough to be in one of these top fields, your job future is still quite bright. Take a look at this list below and either thank your lucky sta


8 Bad Work Habits (And How to Break Them)

When you’re considering goals for this year, don’t forget to examine your work life. What changes could you make to become a more productive and pleasant colleague?Experts offer this list of common bad habits at work — and how to break them: * Plann


Survey: Workers Face Job Anxiety in 2009

As Americans brace for continued economic turmoil in 2009, 1 in 3 workers say they are anxious about the viability of their jobs, according to a recent survey. But the same study also reveals that job satisfaction rose during the yearlong recession o


Fast Tracks to High-Paying Careers in Health

If you’re looking for a job in health care but aren’t ready to spend years and years in medical school — or thousands of dollars on school loans — consider being an allied health professional. These jobs offer great pay and opportunities for advanc


6 Essentials for Finding a New Job

Here are half a dozen essential tips for landing the right job in good economic times or bad:Try a Sales TechniqueBe prepared during a telephone screening or a first interview to make the “60-second sell,” a four- to five-sentence summary of you


8 Ways to Make Yourself More Marketable

The economy is shaky — and it may feel like your job is, too. Whether you’re already job hunting or believe you may need to soon, there are steps you can take to make yourself more attractive to potential employers. Here are nine tips from the exper


Who’s Still Hiring?

In the midst of economic meltdown, where are the jobs? Surprisingly, they’re still out there, if you know where to look. And there were a few surprises.For the fourth year in a row, Experience, Inc. …


10 Careers that Top $30 per Hour

In just 60 minutes, you could earn enough to pay for a tank of gas, the cable bill, gym membership, or dinner out. Thirty dollars still covers some of life’s essential costs. Earn that much in just one hour on the job, and you have enough to build a


10 Do’s and Don’ts for a Stealthy Job Search

If you’ve got a job, you probably want to hold on to it until you find another one, even if it’s less than ideal. But remember, in most states, employment is at-will, meaning you can be fired for almost any reason (so long as it is not discriminatory


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