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 MoreIf you’re looking for a job in this tough employment market, having an online presence can definitely improve your chances of landing a position. Sites like LinkedIn and Twitter allow you to make a professional statement and provide additional information to complement your resume. However, understanding how to properly use these sites is…
Read MoreA 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 MoreChances 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 More"Rah-rah! Just be positive! You can do it. I did it. Look at me up here onstage, telling you that you should be positive, too. Just like me. You can do it." OK, readers, that didn't work. Let's try this: When you wake up tomorrow and smell the sweet aroma of coffee brewing…
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