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Can You Over-Prepare for Your Next Job Interview?

September 29, 2010 /

Insights from expert Peggy McKee http://www.career-confidential.com I don’t think it’s even possible to be “over-prepared” for your job interview. The better prepared you are, the more confident you will be–and that shows. And especially in this job market, you’ve got to show up with your “A” game right off the bat to avoid getting eliminated…

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Tips for Avoiding Recruiter’s Blacklists

September 28, 2010 /

Guest article from Matthew Warzel There are reasons why recruiters or hiring managers do not call back some job seekers: blacklists! In today’s tough job market, desperate job seekers are pursuing what little jobs are available. Hiring managers have plenty of applicants to choose from, so they are justifiably selective and quick to record any…

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How to Get Hired for Any Job

September 22, 2010 /

10 great questions you need to address so you can get hired. We think these tips are right on target and are happy to share with our readers what Christina has to say. Christina Archer is a career agent, expert resume writer, entrepreneur, and author. Every candidate in the job market must be dedicated to…

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Should You Be Worried About Age Discrimination?

September 21, 2010 /

Almost every client I work with who’s above the age of 40 asks the same question at some point: Do I need to make myself look younger on my resume?  The fear that they are being skipped over for younger candidates is clearly a widespread concern among today’s job seekers. While I certainly encourage those…

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Maintaining Your Confidence During a Prolonged Job Search

September 17, 2010 /

A year or two ago, pretty much everyone knew someone who had been laid off.  That thought was scary enough, but now, most people know someone who has been out of full-time work for a year or more.  If you’re one of the people who’s been displaced from the job market for a long while…

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Looking For Work? Have You Considered Part-Time?

September 14, 2010 /

I wish I could quote some studies showing how quickly the job market is improving, but unfortunately, things are still tough out there.  Many of the unemployed have held full-time, high-paying jobs their entire careers and are struggling to land their next position.  If you find yourself in this spot, limiting your job search to…

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