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Tips for Entry Level Jobs & College Grads

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 23:17

Today’s post covers a variety of topics to help you in your job search. Before getting started, though, a word of hope. We know you keep hearing about all the jobs lost and the high unemployment rate. What you don’t hear... (Continue reading)

Who’s Hiring Recent College Grads: Resources for Entry-Level Job Seekers

Written on 31 Dec, 2009 at 11:53

This guest post is from CareerAlley. “Education is what remains when one has forgotten everything he learned in school.” – Albert Einstein You graduated when? It’s already January 2010 and you still don’t have a job? Have you heard these words ... (Continue reading)

Green Jobs: What They Are and Where to Look for Them, Part III

Written on 22 Jun, 2009 at 5:00

This is the third in a series of guest posts on green jobs by Alexia Vernon, a leadership and career speaker, certified coach, trainer, and writer with an expertise in social enterprise and millennials. Previous Posts in Series Part I of... (Continue reading)

Tough Job Interview Question: “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”
Three Tips for Answering This One

Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

Why Do Interviewers Ask About My Weaknesses? No interviewer expects “brutally honest answers like,’I'm below-average intelligence and difficult to work with,’” says a hiring expert quoted by the Washington Post. So why do they ask this tough job interview question? “The intent... (Continue reading)

Online Job Search and Recruitment Part III — Five Tips for Getting Your Online Resume Noticed

Written on 13 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

So Many Resumes, So Little Time In the late 1990’s, I helped my boss screen candidates for a new position. It was my job to review the resumes and separate them into two piles: “Interview” and “Send Immediate, Polite Rejection Letter.”... (Continue reading)

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