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Competency Based Interviews May 19, 2012

What's a competency based interview? It's a type of interview where interviewees are asked to give specific examples of times in which they demonstrated particular skills or attitudes. Typically, the job applicant is asked to describe a problem or situation, the actions they took to handle the problem, and the outcome of the situation. The intervi […]

Summer Jobs for High School Students May 18, 2012

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Organizing Your Job Search May 18, 2012

I'm a list person. I have more than a few "to do" lists and probably too many Post-it Note reminders and Sticky Notes on my computer. It might be easier, some days, to wing it, but my lists help me stay organized and help me keep track of what I need to do and when I need to do it. Read Full PostOrganizing Your Job Search originally appeared […]

Top 20 Jobs No College Degree Required May 17, 2012

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Why Do Employers Check Credit History? May 16, 2012

Why do employers check credit history? Employers use credit reports to judge how responsible and financially stable candidates for employment are. The results of an employment credit check can hinder your chances of getting a job offer if your credit report isn't top notch, especially when the company is hiring for a position in finance. What do emp […]

How to Ask for a Job Referral May 16, 2012

A referral for a job can make all the difference in the world when you're job searching. A referral not only gets your application noticed. Getting referred is also like getting an automatic recommendation for a job - in advance....Read Full Post […]

College Grad Job Interview Attire May 15, 2012

You're about to graduate from college and you're getting ready for your first interview for post-graduate employment. What should you wear? It depends on the type of company and the type of job you are interviewing for....Read Full Post […]

Interview Thank You Letters May 15, 2012

Do you really need to send an interview thank you letter? Yes, you do. In fact, not sending a thank you letter can have a negative impact on your application. On the flip side, sending a thank you letter which reiterates your interest in the job, mentions any qualifications you wish you had brought up during the interview, and, of course, thanks the intervi […]

How Should I Send My Resume? May 14, 2012

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "How should I send my resume?" Job seekers aren't sure what file format to use, whether they should send an attachment and, if so, what kind of attachment....Read Full Post […]

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Ringing in a Successful New Year!

posted by Penny Loretto

Jan 2

I would like to wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy, & Prosperous New Year!

I’d also like to suggest that you put the past year behind you and begin to take action on whatever it is you would like to accomplish for 2011.

Sample Starter Goals for the New Year -

If you don’t know what you want to do, you might try getting some career counseling…

If you’ve been laid off and have not yet found a job, you might set some new goals for your job search…

If you haven’t received any callbacks from employers, you might try updating your resume…

AND you might just want to see what my colleagues from About.com have to say about:

Ringing in Your Happiest,

Most Successful New Year!

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