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Going Into Business From Your Home Can Work

As more and more individuals look to reintegrate themselves back into the workplace following several years of layoffs and a stagnant hiring scene, the opportunity to work from home is becoming more of an attractive option.If you are one of the fortunate individuals who can call home your office too, there are several things to consider in adapting to your business surroundings, especially to keep it operational and clutter free.It doesn’t matter if you run your own business from home or…See More

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Are There Options to Avoid Letting Employees Go?

Even though signs appear that more companies are looking to hire, the fact that the nation is still saddled with an unemployment rate of around 8.3 percent means many small business owners remain contemplating whether or not to hire.For some small business owners who were especially hit hard by the most recent recession, the word layoffs became an all-too familiar term, hitting many workers at the most inopportune times.In the event one's …See More

Blog post by dave thomas Feb 15

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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

Blog post by dave thomas Feb 13

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Do You Have the Necessary Skills for a New Job?

It Makes Sense; a Myriad of Skills Necessary for Job OpportunitiesWhile the job market shows life in some fields and is on life support in other industries in early 2012, millions of Americans find themselves either looking for work or looking to change jobs. No matter which group you find yourself in, your skills level will play a major role in which group you end up in.A survey last year from the National Association…See More

Blog post by dave thomas Feb 8

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

With the national unemployment still sitting around 8.5 percent, it isn’t unusual to hear that many laid off Americans are considering a return to college to enhance their skills and even learn completely new areas of interest, hoping to use that education to find a new position.As millions of Americans continue their search for work, those who have the finances for courses at their local colleges, universities, community colleges and even…See More

Blog post by dave thomas Feb 6

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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 Feb 3

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

As more and more workers have hopes of returning to the workplace this year, one conundrum oftentimes is whether to temp in the meantime or concentrate all efforts on the full-time search. Quite frankly, both can and should be done. If you find yourself job hunting and coming up short, temp agencies not only help fill in some of the money gaps, but it also makes you more desirable to potential employers…See More

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

A job interview is stressful enough, let alone when you have to deal with illegal questions that may throw you off, therefore leading to you not getting the job. While some of the questions that employers are prohibited from asking may seem obvious, it is good to review such items before you go on that interview, be it in person or over the phone. In the event you are preparing to interview for any type of job, take note that you cannot be discriminated against due to your race, color,…See More

Blog post by dave thomas Jan 30

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Are You Worth an Interview the First Time Around?

As individuals fight for jobs in an economy that is still struggling to gain its footing, it is important for aspiring workers to give themselves the best chance possible to get their foot in the door.The best way to go about doing that is having a cover letter and resume that stand out from the competition. If your cover letter and/or resume are just average, they are likely to be filtered into a pile of similar pitches that may or may not get a response.If you are presently job hunting or…See More

Blog post by dave thomas Jan 27

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Need to Worry About a Credit Check When Job Hunting?

As more and more people look to go back to work in 2012, there are a number of roadblocks that could stand in their way. Among the issues to worry about is whether or not one’s credit report could hinder them in obtaining a new job.With the economy still in a fragile state of mind, it remains an employers’ market, meaning they are primarily calling the shots.In the event you’re job hunting and have a shaky credit…See More

Blog post by dave thomas Jan 25

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Selling Yourself During a Job Interview is Critical

While a number of business reports indicate 2012 will bring an improving U.S. economy, that does not mean an unlimited supply of jobs await those out of work or looking to change employers.For those individuals searching to rejoin the workforce or believe now is the time to change jobs, it is important to hone your interviewing skills in order to place yourself in the best position available to attain the job you want.When going on your interview, your appearance and means of communication with…See More

Blog post by dave thomas Jan 23

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Recruiting Trends Show Myriad of Skills Needed to Join Workforce in 2012

While the job market has seen signs of improvement in recent months, there are still countless Americans trying to weather the storm of unemployment in early 2012.A survey last year from the National Association for Business Economics points out that business conditions have been on the uptick, with a rise seen in demand for goods and services, which translates to a need for more employees to fulfill those openings. Among the areas seeing a boost in employment are fields like real estate,…See More

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Going Into Business From Your Home Can Work

If you are one of the fortunate individuals who can call home your office too, there are several things to consider in adapting to your business surroundings, especially to keep it operational and clutter free.

It doesn’t matter if you run your own business…

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Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:42am

Are There Options to Avoid Letting Employees Go?

For some small business owners who were especially hit hard by the most recent recession, the word layoffs became an all-too familiar term, hitting many workers at the most inopportune times.

In the event one's …

Continue

Posted on February 15, 2012 at 12:27pm

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…

Continue

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 11:30am

Do You Have the Necessary Skills for a New Job?

It Makes Sense; a Myriad of Skills Necessary for Job Opportunities

While the job market shows life in some fields and is on life support in other industries in early 2012, millions of Americans find themselves either looking for work or looking to change jobs. No matter which group you find yourself in, your skills level will play a major role in which group you end up in.

A survey last year from…

Continue

Posted on February 8, 2012 at 12:04pm