Using Twitter to Find a Great Job

For most Americans, it seems that Twitter has become nothing more than a playground for vain people who simply want to tell everyone what kind of latte they had at Starbucks. Meanwhile, there are over 100 million people on Twitter in the US and most of them are doing business. So here is a plan…

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Change Your Brain – The Pity Party is Over

The US economy is not perfect, but it’s time for all of us to stop playing the pity card about finding jobs. There have been some changes and certain things may never be the same, but understanding where the economy is at right now can make all the difference in your success. The News: The…

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Education – Where to go to increase job prospects

Recently, the Massachusetts Attorney General launched an investigation into for profit colleges that sprang up during the economic slow down but have now disappeared. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says she’s expanded her investigation of whether for-profit colleges have deceived students in her state about their prices, graduation rates and job placement records. “The more…

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Marketing yourself: Using email cover letters to apply for a position

Email is everywhere. In fact, most job openings these days ask for an emailed resume, rather than a paper one.  It would be wise to learn to use email effectively and professionally. These instructions are specifically for an email cover letter, but most of it will apply to any email. Firstly, make sure you have…

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Marketing Yourself: Getting a Job Before it is Published

By the time an ad goes in the paper, you are already competing with hundreds or even thousands of other people for the job. Here is a short list of ideas for getting to the job before it makes it to the paper or on a website: Make sure your resume is up to date…

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