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“With the increasing popularity of hiring a more cost-effective workforce of “just in time” employees, companies of every size are not the only ones that are benefiting by temporary employment. Job seekers can gain several advantages over traditional work search approaches through temp work.” Great writeup about the benefits of temping. continue reading

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Using The Right Keywords On Your Resume Will Be Very Important In 2013 – Careers Articles

“If you’re applying for a position at a larger firm, your resume will likely be among hundreds – or even thousands – that recruiters receive, and if you don’t use the right keywords, you’ll risk a chance of never crossing a recruiter’s radar.” continue reading

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Cover Letters – Poor Choice For Job Seeker Branding | Personal Branding Blog

Most job seekers use cover letters to try to differentiate themselves, but cover letters are a lousy way to differentiate yourself as a job seeker today. Your personal brand is the first impression you give to readers. Your personal brand is used to decide if you’re qualified or not. TheLadders’ heat mapping study of how…

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Student Branding Blog

“I’ve often compared recruiting to dating; there are so many similarities that it’s hard not to do so.  Like dating, both parties (recruiter and candidate) want to present themselves in the best light and be equally attractive to each other.” continue reading

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What to Get Your Job Seeker for the Holidays

Someone who is looking for work, whether because they just got out of school or because of a layoff, can use a hand. This is a list of what to get them to help them find work and get back on track. Firstly, we should say, if they need help with food, clothes or rent,…

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The Best And Worst Colors To Wear To Work – Careers Articles

“Having trouble picking out what to wear to work? Focusing on colors might not only help you narrow down your choices, but may also benefit your career. Research has shown that colors can greatly affect our moods and the way other people respond to us.” continue reading

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How to Scare Away a Job Interviewer – On Careers (usnews.com)

“Most job seekers worry about making mistakes in interviews, but most interviewers understand that no one gives a perfect interview and will overlook the occasional flubbed answer. However, it’s still possible to scare off your interviewer with a single statement or action. Here are 10 of the most likely ways to spook your interviewer.” continue…

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Why You Need A Career Bucket List In 2013 – Careers Articles

“Make your first million. Get the corner office. Start your own company. Take over the family business. Publish a book. Retire by a certain age. Career goals may vary, but they all mark the reaching of a professional achievement. While it’s up to you to decide what career accomplishments matter most, you might not know…

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What Hiring Managers Want In A Good Job Candidate | Personal Branding Blog

“Even in a tight job market, hiring managers are having a tough time finding the right candidates. According to the Career Advisory Board’s 2012 Job Preparedness Indicator, only 17% of the 516 hiring managers polled said job seekers possess the skills the companies are actually looking for.” continue reading

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10 Rules for Holiday-Gift Giving in the Office

“Finding the right gifts for friends and family is hard enough. Being expected to get something for your co-workers and your boss on top of that and navigating how much money to spend is a good way to lose your holiday cheer entirely.” continue reading

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