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Candidate from Hell

BY Sunil Ciszewski
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I find this guy's resume on HotJobs and offer him an opportunity to interview for my open position. I picked him, among others, because his resume looked good. He declines and tells me he doesn't think he's qualified. Ok, so at that ...READ»

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Common Interview Surprise: Illegal Questions

BY Tom Musbach
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More than half of job seekers report being asked an illegal question during a job interview.That eye-opener comes from a Yahoo! HotJobs online poll, in which 62% of respondents reported being on the receiving end of a question about a ...READ»

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How the Holiday Season Can Boost Your Career

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 91

It's the most wonderful time of the year, so the song says, but that's no guarantee for people who are looking for a new job or worried about the viability of their current one.That's why it's critical to take advantage of the great ...READ»

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Afraid to Take Vacation?

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 91

Vacations are supposed to relieve anxiety, not cause it. Yet many people are stressing out about vacations -- particularly about whether or not to take them. Whether it's the cost of traveling or the fear of losing your job once ...READ»

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Stealthy Threats to Your Job Hunt

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 91

I've heard other reporters chuckle when I suggest that one of the biggest priorities for job seekers with their resumes should be spell-checking and proofreading. "No duh" is the implied message. But what seems obvious is often a ...READ»

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Overused Office Buzzwords: The List Grows

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 91

I recently wrote an article about the most annoying and overused terms in the workplace, and readers have been commenting with new words to add to the list.The basis for the article was a survey by Accountemps, in which 150 senior ...READ»

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Hire a Change Agent

BY Fast Company
Relevancy Score: 88

Attract full-time or freelance talent from the Fast Company coummunity and beyond.READ»

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Habits that Really Annoy Recruiters

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 82

Job seekers do the darnedest things. Like addressing a cover letter to "Ms. Kennedy" when the recruiter has a different name and gender. Or starting a phone interview by asking, "Now what job is this ...READ»

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Love the Job You Have

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 77

The recession is causing a change in attitude as workers find ways to appreciate their jobs.READ»

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Should You Change Your Looks to Get a Job?

BY Tom Musbach
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A majority of job seekers this year have changed something about their physical appearance in order to impress employers, according to an online poll.The respondents in the Yahoo! HotJobs poll made changes in several areas:Clothing ...READ»

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The Big Pileup: Social Networking Sites

BY Tom Musbach
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Metaphors abound in descriptions of social media sites today. They are "exploding," the "next big thing," the "new media revolution." Here's another that will be familiar to anybody who watches football: They're the center of a big ...READ»

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Job Fields That Could Benefit from the Stimulus Plan

BY Tom Musbach
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The U.S. stimulus plan means good news for six broad categories of jobs.READ»

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Job Search 2.0

BY Fast Company Staff
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Remember when finding all current job openings in your area of expertise meant simply opening up the pages of your local newspaper? Yeah, me neither, but I hear it's true. The '90s gave rise to a myriad of job sites. You know the ...READ»

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The Specter of a Job Loss

BY Tom Musbach
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A new survey suggests that a third of the U.S. workforce is haunted by threats of losing their jobs. Some simple tips can help ease the anxiety.READ»

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Get Ahead by Giving Thanks

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 73

If you want to succeed in life and at work (and who doesn't?), make sure you use these two words often: "thank you." They can help you in ways that you may never expect. Giving thanks is a big theme right now (duh!). But the ...READ»

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The Worst Job-Interview Question

BY Tom Musbach
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Being asked to name one of your biggest weaknesses during a job interview is the worst interview question from a job-seeker's perspective. It feels like an invitation to lie, because who is really going to reveal that kind of ...READ»

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Job Search

BY Fast Company
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This personalized job search mechanism -- powered by HotJobs.com -- sorts out and highlights employers that have been recognized by Fast Company magazine. Enter your search criteria below, and look for this "fast company" ...READ»

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Strict Bosses

BY Beverly Kaye
Relevancy Score: 63

Hey Sharon, I just re-read your advice to Holly. I agree - sometimes, if the boss is toxic, you really do have to pick up and say, "enough is enough". It made me think about the opposite; what makes for a good boss. I think ...READ»

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Unemployment Report: Some Positive News

BY Tom Musbach
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics' unemployment report for October caused a big stir last week. The rate jumped to 6.5 percent from 6.1 percent in September. This is reportedly the highest national unemployment figure in 14 ...READ»

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The Top 10 List for Job Seekers

BY Tom Musbach
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Who doesn't love a "Top 10" list? Especially when it comes from David Letterman. The list I want to focus on today, however, isn't very funny (but there is a fun payoff at the end of this post). Looking for a job today ...READ»

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The Open Frontier in Hiring Today

BY Tom Musbach
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The exploding popularity of social networking sites has created a new Wild West in the recruitment landscape, where few boundaries, guideposts, and rules exist. But recruiters and job seekers are rushing in for possible rewards.A ...READ»

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Risky Business: Online Shopping at Work

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 42

The temptation to shop online while at work gets much stronger at this time of year. Despite the known risks, many of us do it on the sly anyway -- like using a cell phone while driving.In fact, 1 in 5 workers (21%) said they will ...READ»

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Advertisers in Issue 24

BY Fast Company
Relevancy Score: 41

Interact with the companies whose products and services are advertised in Fast Company.READ»

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A Fresh Boost of Optimism

BY Tom Musbach
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One of the things I love about this time of year is the hopefulness that comes with college graduations. Young people with fresh ideas and high hopes enter the workforce, and illustrious commencement speakers offer wise reflections ...READ»

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Who’s Hiring? Week of 9/25/09

BY Phil Rosenberg
Relevancy Score: 33

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Despite the recession, these companies are all expanding. READ»

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