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The Final Interview: Beware Of The Trap -
 - Mark Ste. Marie (136)     
One area of job search that is not discussed nearly enough, in my view, is the final interview. Human nature dictates that by the time the final interview rolls around, the focus is elsewhere. Candidates tend to anticipate the job offer rather than keep their eyes focused on the prize. It's an... ( added 18 hours 30 minutes ago.) |
Don't Start Off On The Wrong Foot When You Interview -
- Mark Ste. Marie (136)
We all know the importance of a good first impression whether in a social or a business setting. As the saying goes, perception is reality. One of the most important first impressions you'll make in the course of your life is in interviewing for a job. That impression is embedded in the... ( added 2 days 13 hours ago.) |
We're Checking Your References. -
- Mark Ste. Marie (136)
Years ago, a company's ability to check references was mostly limited to two things: access to the telephone and enough time to make the calls. Most references involved calling personal and business contacts a candidate had provided to the potential employer. Those days have changed.
With... ( added 20 days 21 hours ago.) |
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A Lesson from Birds -
- Mark Ste. Marie (136)
I was giving some thought to the topic of "Dressing for Success" as I had a cup of coffee earlier on this beautiful, "dress-down" Saturday morning. Interview attire is a topic we will explore in detail as time goes on, but in ruminating about that discussion, I recalled a story I thought I'd... ( added 20 days 21 hours ago.) |
We Can Thank Alexander Graham Bell: The Rise of Phone Interviews -
- Mark Ste. Marie (136)
Phone interviews are increasingly common today. There are several reasons, and chief among them is convenience. Cell phones in particular make reaching people very easy. Too many candidates and not enough time on the employer's end also contribute to this trend. Phone screens help to weed out the... ( added 4 days 13 hours ago.) |
Encountering The Money Curve on The Interview Road: Negotiating a Job Offer -
- Mark Ste. Marie (136)
Lets assume for a moment that your job search has finally resulted in the hoped-for outcome. You've made it through an extensive, lengthy, and grueling series of interviews. You've given your best effort to dazzle and impress your future employer and it has paid off. They've decided to make you a... ( added 6 days 18 hours ago.) |
Unemployed! Crisis or Opportunity? -
- Mark Ste. Marie (136)
Many things in life are stressful and Id have to say that being unemployed is high on the list of stressful events one can experience in their lifetime. Its increasingly common in the current economy and it can affect anyone. No one is safe today or exempt. If you think you are indispensable, you... ( added 9 days 14 hours ago.) |
Best Paying Careers For Women -
- Logo Designer (750)   
Logo Designer
Traditionally, women are expected either to be housewives or do non-substantial jobs. They are not considered for doing full-fledged jobs which are at par with men and are as much a source of income for women as well. A job may be considered only a part time activity or a source of pocket money... ( added 12 days 19 hours ago.) |
Is Massage Therapy a Career For You? -
- Dorian Bodnariuc (143) 
Dorian Bodnariuc
Are you looking for a career change, and are considering massage therapy as a possible option? Massage therapy is a great career alternative for several reasons; it is a financially rewarding career, you will have a flexible schedule, you will meet interesting people, and you will help people to... ( added 17 days 8 hours ago.) |
Why Solar Training is Important -
- Katy Unitek (106) 
Technology is constantly evolving and energy takes a lot of credit for it. With the non-renewable resources rapidly depleting, people need to go on the initiative to find alternative resources and thanks to dedicated groups, people have successfully accomplished that. Now the challenge points to... ( added 2 days 18 hours ago.) |
Florida Manufacturing Jobs Cut at 100-Year-Old Company -
Jen Carpenter (0)
Hundreds of Florida manufacturing jobs will soon be lost as one well-known company moves its operation off-shore. Hav-A-Tampa is closing its factory near Seffner, a move that will leave 500 employees without a job. The work currently done at this plant will now be performed in an Altadis plant in... ( added 8 days 18 hours ago.) |
Should I Use Free Resume Templates? -
Catherine Jones (524) 
Catherine Jones
Google free resume templates' and you'll find many pages. There are lots of people offering free resume and CV templates to help you land a job interview. Question is, do they work?
Many people find they don't. They fill in the boxes, quickly and easily, print the results and send the resume... ( added 13 days 20 hours ago.) |
Be an Entrepreneur in Wind Training -
- Katy Unitek (106)
You've looked at the sites, researched the companies and are totally sold on wanting to get involved with the wind energy community of a greener world. But you've always been a free spirit and don't want to be tied to a single company's limited view of wind energy. Maybe you should think about... ( added 15 days 17 hours ago.) |
The Resume Caper or, Im Delusional, Hire Me! -
- Mark Ste. Marie (136)
I sometimes wonder why the food pictured on a menu just never seems to look as appealing when your server delivers it to your table. The portrayed image and what actually arrives can be disparate realities. What you see is often not what you get in many avenues of life. I know it's probably... ( added 15 days 18 hours ago.) |
Bartending Job Without Experience -
- Ray Sherman (277)
Getting hired as a bartender without experience can seem difficult but if you really want to learn the position you can find a way. The first thing you must realize is that experience is absolutely necessary in a busy place. That is why most of the help wanted ads state experience necessary.... ( added 18 days 3 hours ago.) |
Finding Your Dream Job in This Troubled Economy -
Dave Dozier (371) 
Dave Dozier
Finding your dream job in today's market is not impossible. You just need to apply some tried and true principles to your job search. This article will provide you with tools that you need in order to succeed.
Promote yourself . You have a lot to offer. Work up a "30 second commercial"... ( added 84 days 18 hours ago.) |
A Career at Sea , a wife in every port! -
Ieuan Dolby (1,294) 
Ieuan Dolby
Is the Career the same today as yesterday?
Many seafarers are asked how they ended up at sea! Just like
somebody may ask a teacher or a bricklayer why he or she became one,
the answers tend to be varied and often without path to the end... ( added 2 years 113 days ago.) |
Further Your Education and Your Career: The Benefits of the Two-Year Degree -
Danny Davids (18,670)   
Danny Davids
The job market tends to work in cycles. When the economy is good and there are more
jobs to fill than people to fill them, employers look for workers with
experience in a particular industry.
When the economy is not so good, the number of available jobs decreases
as the number of... ( added 3 years 101 days ago.) |
“The Apprentice” and Work Ethics -
Danny Davids (18,670)
Danny Davids
As I’ve confessed in a previous article on SearchWarp
(“Reality TV – No It’s Not!”), I am a big fan of “The Apprentice”. There’s something about watching Donald
Trump point his finger every week and blurt out in his own inimitable way,
“You’re fired!” that appeals to me. My
interest in... ( added 3 years 122 days ago.) |
CNC Programming—No Longer A Man’s World -
Sandra E. Graham (7,776)  
Sandra E. Graham
The tiny metal trucks came down the conveyor belt at an alarming rate. My job was to press the tiny axles with two tiny rubber wheels into the slots on each end of the toy trucks. At eighteen years old-straight out of the green fields of Arkansas to the hustle and bustle city of Rockford... ( added 345 days 8 hours ago.) |
Are You Damaging Your Career? What Not to Discuss with Co-Workers -
Danny Davids (18,670)
Danny Davids
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." That may have been true years ago (I doubt it), but in the 21st century, that children's rhyme needs to be tossed into the nearest recycle bin. Words can't be taken back once they've been released, and they can wound for years... ( added 1 year 172 days ago.) |
Are We Having Fun Yet? -
Avis Ward (11,752) 
Avis Ward
"Time flies whether you're having fun or not. It's best to have fun!" - Avis Ward
The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their Work and Employment Findings from a 2006 survey. The results, stated below, may or may not surprise you.
Employed persons... ( added 1 year 207 days ago.) |
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Did You Hear? Three Surefire Steps to Minimize Gossip at the Office -
Kate Zabriskie (9)
It starts out innocently enough with someone in the break room saying, “Isn’t it a shame about Jack?” Clueless, you reply, “What about Jack?” “Don’t you know about his wife?” When you answer in the negative, your colleague seizes the moment to fill you in on all the gory details of Jack’s wife’s... ( added 3 years 95 days ago.) |
How to Give Deserved Recognition -
Patricia Morgan (140)
Joanne had stayed late to finish the report. When she left the file on her manager’s desk, the workplace was empty and the night was dark. The next morning her boss called her into his office. He immediately pointed out a number of errors, “Your data is off by 5%. Your conclusion cannot be... ( added 4 years 44 days ago.) |
Dress Code for an Interview: Casual Friday Doesnt Apply -
- Lynn Ste. Marie (187)
Fashion trends come and go but the tried and true formulas for interviewing never go out of style.
With the economy and business declining, unemployment at levels we haven't seen for many years, and insecurity and uncertainty prevalent, companies have become less inclined to take risks when... ( added 24 days 14 hours ago.) |
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