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Kate Strantz and Stephen Van Vreede joined Secrets of the Job Hunt yesterday

Does a Past Firing Hamper Your Job Search?

As more and more Americans look for work in 2012, there are myriad of reasons that many individuals continue to be unemployed.Some fell victim to company layoffs; a percentage was running their own small businesses that failed to take off, while others were met with the unenviable firing.The latter group makes for an interesting challenge for human resources when it comes to interviews. That being said, it is…See More

Blog post by dave thomas yesterday

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

A January 24, 2012 article by the Wall Street Journal online (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203750404577173031991814896.html) states that some firms are sourcing candidates for jobs by reviewing their credentials only through various online forums. In other words, they are not accepting resumes from job seekers. So how will a prospective employer evaluate a candidate and their…See More

Blog post by Stephen Van Vreede yesterday

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Are you ready to return to work? Employment readiness checklist

Are you READY to return to work?The decision to return to work is a thorny issue , one that is rooted in a number of issues affecting the unemployed. Among the thousands of clients I have assisted, including adults with severe mental illnesses, the decision to work again, or to end a lengthy absence from the workforce necessitates careful thought and reflection. I wish I could credit the author of a resource called the “Readiness checklist.” The resource is organized into three categories:-Can…See More

Blog post by Melissa C Martin Friday

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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?

Posted by Phil Rosenberg on January 30, 2012 at 3:00pm

Yep, Twitter is hiring (video)

Posted by Chris Russell on January 30, 2012 at 1:48pm

Do You Know the Signs of Discrimination During a Job Interview?

Posted by dave thomas on January 30, 2012 at 12:00pm

10 ways to stay focused during your job search

Posted by Melissa C Martin on January 28, 2012 at 10:57pm

Are You Worth an Interview the First Time Around?

Posted by dave thomas on January 27, 2012 at 12:07pm

Does your email address matter to your job search?

Posted by Phil Rosenberg on January 26, 2012 at 11:00am

Dont be average

Posted by Chris Russell on January 26, 2012 at 8:32am

5 Ways Employers Say "We're Not Hiring You"

Posted by Phil Rosenberg on January 25, 2012 at 2:52pm

Need to Worry About a Credit Check When Job Hunting?

Posted by dave thomas on January 25, 2012 at 12:00pm

7 Reasons Individual Resume Customization Rewards Your Job Search

Posted by Phil Rosenberg on January 24, 2012 at 2:09pm

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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

Tags: opportuniies, job, jobs, bilingual

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

Tags: career, staffing, employment, Australia, agencies

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

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

Tags: career, staffing, employment, Australia, agencies

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

Interviews with Graphic Design Pros! 1 Reply

Hi,If you enjoy reading interviews that feature professionals from different areas, you might want to try reading GraphicDesignJobs.org , a website that lists interviews with a…Continue

Tags: designers, design, graphic

Started by Patricia C in New Sites & Technology. Last reply by alex steve Jul 22, 2011.