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Stephen l. Richardson is now a member of Secrets of the Job Hunt 8 hours ago

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Don’t Let Your Past Deny Your Future

You’ve undoubtedly had a photo or comment at some point in your lifetime come back to bite you where it hurts.But what if that gaffe ended up costing you potentially getting the job of your dreams or any job for that matter?All too often we hear of individuals who posted a picture of themselves a little too intoxicated on Facebook or tweeted out a message about how bad a former employer was. Guess what? Those moves could end up being the difference between getting a job and continuing the job…See More

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Stephen Van Vreede commented on Stephen Van Vreede's blog post '4 Reasons Why Tech Candidates Can't Get Tech Jobs'

Good point, Cameron. This is the case in many industries. Our technical institutions aren't helping any either. The cost for highly focused technical training is so much that many job seekers cannot afford it. Most programs are priced with the…

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Cameron Evenson commented on Stephen Van Vreede's blog post '4 Reasons Why Tech Candidates Can't Get Tech Jobs'

Actually, in Alberta they say their is a shortage of nearly 130,000 skilled people. But what I find here is that it really isn't that there aren't people in Canada to do this work, but that they have no experience in the Energies industry…

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Don’t Let Your Past Deny Your Future

Posted by dave thomas on February 13, 2012 at 11:30am

An End to the Confusion: Do I Need a Resume or a CV?

Posted by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW on February 12, 2012 at 4:28pm

Why the one page resume doesn’t solve everything for everyone!

Posted by Julie Walraven on February 10, 2012 at 4:56pm

4 Reasons Why Tech Candidates Can't Get Tech Jobs

Posted by Stephen Van Vreede on February 9, 2012 at 10:24am — 2 Comments

Do You Have the Necessary Skills for a New Job?

Posted by dave thomas on February 8, 2012 at 12:04pm

4 kinds of workplace cultures that can affect career choices

Posted by Melissa C Martin on February 7, 2012 at 7:16pm

Managing Your Career – I Bet You’re Not Doing It

Posted by Don Goodman on February 6, 2012 at 2:14pm

Should Return to School Be in Your Future after a Layoff?

Posted by dave thomas on February 6, 2012 at 11:54am

Resume Optimization for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Posted by Stephen Van Vreede on February 6, 2012 at 11:30am

Does a Past Firing Hamper Your Job Search?

Posted by dave thomas on February 3, 2012 at 11:48am

6 Online Forums to Improve Your Web Brand for a Job Search

Posted by Stephen Van Vreede on February 3, 2012 at 10:37am

Are you ready to return to work? Employment readiness checklist

Posted by Melissa C Martin on February 2, 2012 at 7:30pm

360 degrees could be your best online marketing strategy

Posted by Melissa C Martin on February 1, 2012 at 4:40pm

Keep your online ID squeaky clean during your job search

Posted by Melissa C Martin on February 1, 2012 at 4:30pm

Build your self-esteem during unemployment: A starter guide

Posted by Melissa C Martin on February 1, 2012 at 4:25pm

Should I Be Temping or Looking for a Full-Time Job?

Posted by dave thomas on February 1, 2012 at 1:00pm

6 Ways To Get Your Resume Noticed In 15 Seconds

Posted by Phil Rosenberg on January 31, 2012 at 5:29pm

Don’t Ruin Your Job Chances Before They Even Start

Posted by dave thomas on January 30, 2012 at 5:14pm

Motivation from A-Z

Posted by Melissa C Martin on January 30, 2012 at 3:56pm

What If Your Ex-Employer Has A No-Reference Policy?

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Movies to Management: NEED ADVICE!

I have a "not-so-usual" situation. I am a 1st Assistant Director, which means I run the show. On a television program, feature film, or commercial, the director directs the camera and talent, my job is to direct everything else. I deal with issues…Continue

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10 jobs for great communicators

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Most jobs require employees to have specific skills, but many workers struggle to find jobs that complement their skill sets. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., explains in the new edition of his book, …Continue

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ZocDoc hiring in Detroit

Award-winning ZocDoc, recently ranked the #32 most valuable startup in the world by Business Insider and…Continue

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Started by Chris Russell in U.S. Job Market Dec 6, 2011.

I think Im hired 1 Reply

I need some help on this one. So I applied to this ad back in May 2011. The guy calls me in October. I go for the interview at 8:15 because he claims he has another meeting at 8:30. So I talked about 5 minutes and he talked the rest - the usual -…Continue

Started by joann in Miscellaneous. Last reply by joann Nov 4, 2011.

Interview call back - a year later

So I go for the interview november 2010. The company makes me come in three times to meet with three different people only to hire someone else. Now they called me a year later stating that they want to interview me again. I reminded them that they…Continue

Started by joann in Miscellaneous Nov 4, 2011.

Resume is not an application 5 Replies

I recently relocated to another state due to a very bad job market in my home state. I know I have a spotty list of different job skills and experience, with my most recent jobs being in a very blue collar position. I am seeking an administrative…Continue

Started by Beverly Wainio in Resume stuff. Last reply by Beverly Wainio Nov 1, 2011.

Bilingual Jobs

If you know two or more languages, you might be interested in bilingual jobs go to allbilingualjobs.com. In addition, you will also find interviews with bilingual professionals, including a…Continue

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Started by Patricia C in New Sites & Technology Sep 6, 2011.

Interviews with Nurses

Anyone interested in finding out more about the duties and responsibilites of nurses? Well, there is nothing better than learning more about it than reading their testimonies. Go to nursing…Continue

Started by Patricia C in New Sites & Technology Aug 30, 2011.

Flexi Works Announces Volunteering Jobs Posts are Free For Life for Registered APAC Charities

Flexi Works, the only site that is 100 per cent dedicated to serving the needs of the non-permanent jobs sector, made the decision to support its CRA programme, and as part of its ongoing commitment to providing charities with a simpler, more…Continue

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Started by Flexi Works in Job Boards Jul 28, 2011.