Jan 26

5 Job-Hunting Ideas You Haven’t Tried

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One of the most frustrating aspects of job hunting is believing you’re doing everything you can and still finding yourself out of work. That’s why it’s empowering to realize you haven’t tried everything, and that new, assertive approaches will help you expand your network and land a job. Here are five action items…

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Jan 25

Quick Analysis of Your Job Search Techniques

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If you are not getting enough interviews or job offers then it is time to analyze your job search strategy. Here is a quick way to drill down to the core issues that will need adjusting. Situation: I am not getting enough calls for interviews. If the phone is not ringing then either…

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Jan 19

The Main Reason You Won’t Find a Job

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  It’s not big news that finding a job is difficult these days. Dependent upon which area of the country you’re in, it can be almost impossible with some areas having employment higher than the national average of 11%. But in my experience as a career coach, the main reason that people are…

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Jan 19

Experienced workers must tailor job hunt to hirers’ needs

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Unemployment remains high. Millions of mid-career workers continue in a long-term job search. Yet employer surveys reveal “trouble” filling job openings. What gives? There’s a disconnect between what employers seek and who the job hunters are. Employers, particularly in large companies, typically want perfect candidates to fill niche jobs. They want experienced (but…

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Jan 12

App-ly yourself to the job search

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For the busy jobseeker – and is there any other kind? – the job search can be more convenient than ever. Several new iPhone applications put potential openings at your fingertips whether at home, on the couch or at the local coffee shop. Mployd.com, a website that connects subscribing companies, human resource managers…

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Jan 5

Florida job market should improve slightly in 2011, forecasters say

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Florida’s job market will improve here and there, but a full recovery is still far away, according to a new economic forecast. The state’s unemployment rate is expected to bump up and remain around 11.8 percent, and finally begin a decline, but an extremely slow one, according to a forecast from the Florida…

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