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• Middle Names: Do They Muddle the Job Search?

  “A person could have but one Christian name, or that if he had [more], but one would be regarded by the law” (Burroughs v. State of Florida, 1880). Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Fuzzy Resume Language

  

  Employers are using scanning technology and key word internet searches to find the best candidates for their needs. Specific phrases with quantitative proofs... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Monster’s New App for Interviews

  Monster has introduced a mobile app for job seekers through iTunes. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking for a job that has access to iTunes. And best... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER, TECH

• An Interview with Deborah Shane

  

  What I’ve learned is this: Everything you need is already inside of you. Don’t be afraid of change; embrace it as an adventure. Believe in the value of who... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Guest Post: Career Fairs: Opportunity Comes to Your Campus

  This is a guest post by Mariana Ashley.Career fairs provide excellent networking opportunities for young and experienced professionals. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Dressing for Confidence

  

  When you’re in a job search, especially if you’re in a smaller town, you are always “on.” Your appearance - clothes, grooming and general energy level - are... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• What You and Justin Bieber Have in Common

  

  Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it would be like if your job search were like a musician’s search for work. Here’s what you can learn from their approach. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Candidate in Waiting

  Donald Asher is the author of “Cracking the Hidden Job Market.” The book is full of common sense tips for finding a job, combined with innovative ideas on what... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• My Next Move

  (www.mynextmove.gov) is an easy-to-use electronic tool that enables users to explore occupations and find related information, including job openings, job... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Size Matters

  In the Hidden Job Market, size of the company is one of the most important features you can consider in your search. According to Donald Asher, author of... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Four Kinds of Contacts

  Donald Asher is the author of “Cracking the Hidden Job Market.” The book is full of common sense tips for finding a job, combined with get tough orders on what... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• The Power of Not Very Powerful People

  Donald Asher is the author of “Cracking the Hidden Job Market.” The book is full of common sense tips for finding a job, combined with get tough orders on what... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Money, Freedom and Time

  Mark McGuinness, a creative entrepreneur, says that a creative person needs three things to be happy: Freedom – to do what you want, when you want and how you... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• First Job, First Day

  As new graduates prepare for their first career positions after graduation, Katheryn Rivas, an English Major at the University of Texas, offers this advice to... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Location, Location, Location

  The job market is extremely competitive, and one small disadvantage can cost you the offer. Location can be an advantage for you or hold you back, especially fo... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• How to Follow up When the Company Doesn’t Make It Easy

  Nicole wrote WorkSource to complain about how hard it is to follow up: “Some companies make it impossible for you to do a follow up call after you submit your... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• 1099 For Unemployment Compensation

  I am filing my income taxes and I need the Form 1099G showing the amount of benefits paid and the amount of withholding tax which was forwarded to the IRS. How... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Pay Attention to Details

  Most jobseekers know that an error on your resume will prevent you from becoming a serious candidate for a job. It’s pretty easy to make sure your resume is... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Telling a Difficult Story

  Many jobseekers have a back story that makes it challenging to compete for jobs. If you’re one of them, having been fired from a former job, having personal or... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Disclosing a Disability

  

  Many more people with disabilities are choosing to work. The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program has helped with this decision; it’s designe... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2011