Seven Tips to a Job-Winning Interview

These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it!1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new... Read More

10 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs

Many job seekers tend to overlook job fairs. They can be crowded, busy, competitive and confusing events. But they offer you the opportunity to contact many potential employers all within one place, and they can help you land a job. Here's what you need to do to get the... Read More

Hot Business Trends for 2004? And Beyond: Maybe One Will Turn Into a Creative Business Idea for You

I always look forward to the December issue of Entrepreneur magazine. That's the issue that features the publisher's annual pick of hot businesses, markets, and trends for smart entrepreneurs ? or those who aspire to be. Some of the high tech businesses cited like mobile gaming or... Read More

10 Steps to Escape the Job World and Create the Life You Really Want

1. GET THE POINT ? OF LIFE, THAT IS. How many of us will look back in our old age and wish we'd gone to more meetings or put in more overtime. The point? Despite pressure to "play it safe" by sticking with your day job ("...but dear, you... Read More

Stacking The Deck In Your Favor

Many people do not bother to look at their own magnificence and without that view it is not likely that we will recognize the need for strategies to maximize our strengths. When we buy an outfit for a special affair, we automatically try to coordinate each piece so that they... Read More

Your Goals Must Be Within Your Reach

FIRST STEP -- Set short-term, incremental goals. Work up to larger plans later. Never put yourself under the gun right from the get-go. If you do... discouragement will be right at your doorstep. You'll quit! Remember your New Year's resolutions? Set incremental time frames. Short-range goals are... Read More

Defining Success Your Way!

In my career advising practice, I often find that my clients are not clear about what success means for them. Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money and fame. Many of you reading this may be saying, "wait a minute ?those elements are not the most important... Read More

What Turns Potential Employers ON; What Turns Them OFF?

According to an annual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, these are the most important qualities that employers are looking for in a job candidate, in priority order: (1) Communication skills; (2) Honesty/integrity; (3) Teamwork skills; (4) Interpersonal skills; (5) A... Read More

Six Factors That Can Cost You the Interview/Job

Most job seekers know that an unprofessional appearance will count against them at an interview. Here are six MORE factors that can help you remain in the unemployment line: (1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough job market, you MUST do everything... Read More

Job Interviews & the Magic of Music

Can music help you with your next job interview? It just might! Here's how. First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn't appear to work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study... Read More

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be There. National Careers and Employment Expo ...
e-Travel Blackboard (press release), Australia - May 7, 2008
The National Careers & Employment Expo brings careers, employment and training opportunities to the general public by connecting organisations with ...

Students learn of careers
Beloit Daily News, WI - May 16, 2008
By Maxi Carlson Freshman students from Beloit Memorial High School visited businesses today to discover the employment climate in the Stateline Area through ...

Women still trail in tech jobs
USA Today - May 15, 2008
"It certainly is the case, and it's worse than ever," she said of the current dearth of women pursuing careers in information technology. ...

Service Canada opens for summer
Camrose Canadian,  Canada - 14 hours ago
... week to prepare for another busy summer of helping people, aged 12 to 30, find employment and create skills they will need to advance their careers. ...
Student job centre has employers Belleville Intelligencer
Service Canada Centre For Youth Opens Saskatoonhomepage.ca
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3 Ousted Veteran Commanders Win Reinstatement, Back Pay
Washington Post, United States - 6 hours ago
"They're looking forward to going on with their careers interrupted by appalling lack of judgment," their lawyer, Stephen C. Leckar, said yesterday. ...

Andrea Kay: Job hunters create their own problems
Shreveport Times, LA - 5 hours ago
Andrea Kay is the author of "Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers: 9 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk and on to Your Future." Send questions to her at ...

Filling the skills gaps
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - May 16, 2008
"Lack of information about careers, what demands they make and what characteristics and qualifications aspiring graduates need to achieve success, ...

US Department of Labor Announces $20 Million Competition for ...
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 22 hours ago
... vulnerable to joblessness take greater ownership of their careers," said acting Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Brent R. Orrell . ...

Trident Workforce Investment Board Prepares One Stop Students for ...
Newswire Today (press release), UK - May 13, 2008
... careers in the manufacturing industry. According to TWIB Executive Director Paul L. Connerty, “The Trident Workforce Investment Board’s Pre-Employment ...

Grads assess job outlook
Marietta Times, OH - 22 hours ago
By Connie Cartmell, ccartmell@mariettatimes.com ¯ Rounding out much of the top 20 are information technology careers including computer software engineers, ...

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