How I Got the Job: Michael Proffer, 23
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Employment services groups truly helped me to really get serious about my job search. I had applied for a couple positions before talking with them, and had little response from the organizations. Once career services helped me get all my ducks in a row, I interviewed with three companies in two weeks.
Read MoreDetermining the Best Places to Post Your Resume
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DELAND, FL — There are literally thousands of online job boards and niche career websites online these days. Before you jump onto your computer and start posting your resume, make sure you develop your 2010 job search strategy. When putting together your plan, identify what kind of job boards will be best for…
Read Moreto be a good listener…
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“Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view. ” – Dale Carnegie Think of LADDER to be a good listener • Look at the other person. • Ask questions. • Don’t interrupt. • Don’t change the subject. • Express emotion with control. • Respond appropriately.
Read MoreFinding a Culture for Success
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If you’ve ever found yourself in a company that doesn’t value your skills, you’ll appreciate the discussion on finding the right corporate culture for the skills you bring to an organization. In this post, we’ll take a quick look at how you can overcome a very common barrier for moving your career to…
Read MoreLaid-off Broward teachers get good news
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As the mother of two kids who attend a public school in Broward, I was saddened to hear this morning that their music teacher, who retired last year, was not being replaced. So much for having a well-rounded education! But, on a positive note, there’s news out of Broward County Public Schools that…
Read MoreUnemployment: What Would Reagan Do?
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Friday’s grim labor report is the latest confirmation that our economy is not recovering. A loss of 131,000 jobs and a stagnant 9.5% unemployment rate are bad enough. But a deeper look—at the little-known civilian employment-population ratio—shows how hard it’s going to be to pull out of our crisis, and why the Obama…
Read MorePrivate jobs up 71,000 in July; Unemployment rate unchanged
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Private employers added 71,000 jobs in July; unemployment rate unchanged at 9.5%. Private employers added workers at a weak pace for the third straight month in July. The Labor Department says companies added 71,000 jobs, far below the roughly 200,000 needed each month to reduce the unemployment rate. The unemployment…
Read MoreLand a job: Promote the brand of You
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(Money Magazine) — Think branding is only for celebrities and cola companies? Think again. Today whatever reputation you have is spreading quickly across the Internet, thanks to Google, industry blogs, and social-networking sites. (Even failing to turn up on search engines says something about you.) That makes it critically important to take control…
Read MorePrep for Your Job Interview as if it’s a Test
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Now is the time to make sure you’re prepared for that next big interview you’ve been hoping to get. Think of it like taking a test in high school or college. Unless you’ve mastered the subject already, some extra studying can really pay off. Do some basic research. Find out as much as…
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