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How To Get A Job In America

Job boards and Craigslist don't work because everybody's already there. Here's where to look, and how to look good, in the (still incredibly rough) job market.READ»

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6 Ways To Become the Top Dog Before Your Interview

Did you realize that nearly all hiring managers pre-rank candidates before they've interviewed even one? If you're the top candidate before interviews, then it's basically your job to lose. So how can you position yourself as the to READ»

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Top 3 Job Search Strategies To Set Yourself Apart

Today's article describes 3 strategies to help you stand out from the crowd. Differentiation is critical to candidates seeking additional opportunities ...READ»

Creating A YouTube Video Resume To Help Your Social Brand

Learn how to produce a simple video resume for YouTube and how it can help your job search ... READ»

Why Employers Look For Purple Squirrels

A purple squirrel is rarely found in nature - that's why recruiters use the term for candidates that have combinations of skill sets that are also rarely found. Learn 5 ways to respond to a multi-subject matter expert job description ... READ»

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Garmin Connect Returns to Kansas, Leaves SF Team Home Alone, Unemployed

Last month, the Garmin Connect team, a 15-strong band of software engineers, product managers and the like, were asked by the firm to relocate from San Francisco to Kansas. And, since they weren't particularly chuffed by the idea of ...READ»

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Who's Hiring – Top employers week of 12-28-09

Help Wanted! Top Hiring Companies week of 12/28/09.READ»

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Now that I’m Linked, Who do I Link TO?

Leverage Linkedin for your job search, going beyond the basics …READ»

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A Job Seeker's Letter To Santa

What would a candidate list on their letter to St. Nick?READ»

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David Letterman's Top 10 Reasons Your Job Search Is Frustrating

David Letterman is searching for a new job…READ»

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Whos Hiring – Top employers week of 12-21-09

Do you know Who's Hiring this week?READ»

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Whos Firing – Layoffs week ended 12-18-09

Who's Firing is a weekly survey of organizations announcing layoffs for the week ended 12/18/09. READ»

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3 Things Your Next Employer Will Search For On Your Resume

If you can clearly present these three things in your resume, you give yourself a much greater chance of scoring an interview. But what are they?READ»

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Manuscript vs. Machine: Quotes on cover letters from TheLadders

To write cover letters, or not? How do hiring managers actually use cover letters? Do they use them at all? Do they hurt or help the job seeker?READ»

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What Job Candidates Can Learn From Tiger Woods

What Job Candidates Can Learn from Tiger Woods - Learn how Online Reputation Management can help you avoid a Tiger trap in your job search...READ»

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Who's Firing - Layoffs week ended 12-11-09

Who's Firing is a weekly survey of organizations announcing layoffs for the week ended 12/11/09. READ»

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Career Change Advice: Be a Subject Matter Expert

Are you thinking about making a move from your traditional field? Read these six steps to gain visibility...READ»

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What Can You Do When Nothing's Working in Your Job Search?

What can you do if nothing’s working in your job search? Change your search... READ»

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Networking Wedding Crashers - Be the Only One Like You in the Room

What do you think is a more effective networking strategy?READ»

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Who's Hiring - Top employers week of 12-07-09

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 12/7/09. READ»