13 Big Mistakes Job Seekers Make
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There are a lot of ways you can go wrong during your job search. You can fail to spend enough time at it, but you can also get so involved you become isolated from family and friends. Those are among the most common mistakes job seekers make, according to a new study by…
Read MoreNew Florida Website Aids Jobless Construction Workers
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The Florida Home Builders Association has launched a website to provide job leads and training information to nearly 332,000 unemployed construction workers. The trade organization Tuesday announced it had joined with Florida State University to use a grant from the state’s Workforce Florida employment program to create a website. Its a virtual one-stop…
Read More“Green” Jobs Expo – Wednesday, Sept. 28- 29 – Palm Beach County Convention Center
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A job expo focusing on “green” jobs will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 28- 29, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Regain American Jobs is hosting the expo, which is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Green jobs can include installing solar panels, weatherizing buildings, constructing and…
Read MoreStrategies for Addressing Behavioral Interview Questions
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Chances are that you’ve encountered the term “behavioral interviewing” at some point during your job search. This is an increasingly popular interview format based on the belief that past behavior is the greatest predictor of future behavior. Typically interviewers ask questions like, “Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with…
Read MoreHow to Beat the Negative Thoughts Ruining Your Job Search
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Job searching is, like, your new job.
Read MoreJob Search Television Network CEO Sees Uptick in National Hiring, But Major Changes in How Companies Find New Employees
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Three Major Trends: Micro-Targeting on Blogs, Video Employee Referrals, and Mobile Phones Poised to Take Off in Fall Recruiting Season
Read MoreHow to use e-mail to follow up on job contacts
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By Amy Lindgren For the AJC In last week’s column, I discussed follow-up calls and potential scripts for job seekers to use when trying to connect with employers or networking contacts. Since the secret to a good job search is consistent and persistent follow-up, it’s worth some time to think about what you…
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