5 Myths That Are Crippling Your Job Search
July 29, 2010 by admin
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Myth: You can only get a job through connections these days.
Fact: Plenty of people—I’d guess the majority—are getting jobs by spotting an ad, sending in a resume, and interviewing. It may not feel that way, because there are so many people in the job market competing for a limited number ... Continue Reading
Guide to Career Opportunities in Cosmetology
July 29, 2010 by admin
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A career in cosmetology can lead down many different paths. Cosmetology is basically the practice of creating beauty. Cosmetologists, also called cosmeticians, work with skin, hair and nails to help accentuate and create this beauty.
Though you can work with all three mediums, most cosmeticians specialize in skin, hair or nails ... Continue Reading
How To Be a Winner in the Workplace
Getting a job is one feat, but keeping it is an entirely different story. Being a winner in your workplace does not only end in getting your work done. It is also about keeping relationships with your workmates in a positive light. Can’t wait to get to your next promotion? ... Continue Reading
Hot Job: Librarian at the New York Public Library
July 28, 2010 by admin
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Looking for a job? Here’s a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person.
The position: Librarian at the New York Public Library
Location: New York City
Job duties: Will serve as a reference librarian in the library’s Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History and Genealogy. ... Continue Reading
Dressed for success: Networking style tips for women
July 28, 2010 by admin
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Here are a few outfit ideas that can satisfy business professional and business casual dress requirements. Wear these styles to achieve a polished and professional image no matter what the event. Do not forget to pay attention to detail: ensure all clothing is properly tailored and wrinkle-free, fingernails are ... Continue Reading
Uninspired at Work? How to Stay Positive in a Slump
July 27, 2010 by admin
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Downsizing rumors at the office, slashes in health and retirement benefits, and fewer projects (or way too many!) landing on your desk can all lead to feeling uninspired on the job. Here, Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh, cofounders of Silpada Designs, a $190 million home jewelry sales business, offer five ... Continue Reading
Hot Job: Archivist for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
July 27, 2010 by admin
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Looking for a job? Here’s a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person.
The position: Audiovisual archivist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum
Location: Cleveland
Job duties: Ensures the preservation and accessibility of audiovisual materials. Processes incoming audiovisual archival materials, manages the storage ... Continue Reading
5 Things to Do When You Get a Job Offer
July 27, 2010 by admin
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In your excitement about getting an offer, take care you don’t say yes until you’ve done the following five things:
1. Ask for the offer in writing. Always, always, always get every detail of a job offer in writing, if you want those details to be respected. Otherwise, you have little ... Continue Reading
How to Plan a Career Effectively? Make a Self-Estimation
July 27, 2010 by admin
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Planning a career is a process that includes several steps: choosing a profession, obtaining of a job, career development and retirement. As the discussion devoted to making a plan, one should take into account the further actions such as constant monitoring, estimation, comparison of obtained results with the planned ones, ... Continue Reading
The Best Recession-proof Jobs
July 26, 2010 by admin
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1. Teaching: As long as families have kids, there will always be openings for qualified teachers. Most school districts require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in teaching, as well as a local or state certificate. For
teachers’ assistants, librarians and school office positions, it’s sometimes possible to get a job ... Continue Reading

