Get a Job Quick

June 17, 2009 by  
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To get a job quick you need to start job hunting today. Here is a list of different ideas if you need a job now and you want to get a job quick. The first thing to remember is that to get a job quick you need to realize that ... Continue Reading

Give yourself a Facebook facelift

June 16, 2009 by  
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With the economy slowing down, now is the best time to fine-tune your LinkedIn or Facebook profile, fleshing out the blank spaces and figuring out how to take advantage of those social networking sites. A few tips: Check to see whether your profiles are up-to-date. Are there people you know whom ... Continue Reading

Who’s Hiring Part-Time: Gamefly, T.J. Maxx and Staples

June 16, 2009 by  
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Looking for part-time work? You’re in luck. Here are three companies with lots of part-time openings available right now: GameFly What They Do: Subscription video game service that allows customer to buy a monthly subscription and rent games by mail. Types of Part-time Position(s) Available: Warehouse associate and customer service representative. Shipping center ... Continue Reading

Reinvent Your Job Search

June 16, 2009 by  
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Let’s face it, we have both seen and felt the drastic changes in the economy. As a direct result of numerous job losses, it is out of necessity that we change our approach toward job searching. Two CNN financial correspondences gave some practical advice on just how to reinvent your ... Continue Reading

5 Tips Towards a Winning Cover Letter and Resume

June 16, 2009 by  
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Employers and hiring managers receive a mountain of resumes and cover letters every month, especially during job slumps. So how do you make your resume and cover letter stand out from the sea of other applicants? It may be easier than you think, and following a few simple ... Continue Reading

PA Job Search

June 16, 2009 by  
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Doing a job search in PA, or anywhere for that matter, can be a challenge. After years of self-employment, and working in banking, doing a job search in PA is quite depressing. Every application brings up questions. At least I hope it does. Questions turn into opportunities. ... Continue Reading

Job Searching: Keys to Finding the Job You Want

June 15, 2009 by  
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Consider these important keys to finding and getting the job you want. Recheck the Resume Make sure your resume is error-free and contains the pertinent information relating to the job you are requesting. Simply put, do not use a generic resume. Ask for Help Do not be afraid to network and ask friends for ... Continue Reading

How to Get Your Resume on Top of the “Yes” Pile

June 15, 2009 by  
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Never apply for a job for which you don’t qualify. Submitting your resume to employers is not a numbers game. Many job seekers go so far as to submit their resumes to as many job listings as they can find whether they have the skills asked for or not. Their ... Continue Reading

Job Hunting in an Economic Crisis

June 14, 2009 by  
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Don’t be so sure you’ve posted your resume everywhere it should be. There are recruiters and hiring managers who search every job board that exists. Some definitely get more traffic than others, but all of them get some traffic so it is worth your time to register and post your ... Continue Reading

Time to audit your safety policy

June 14, 2009 by  
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Penny-wise, pound foolish –Edward Topsell (1607) Are you ready for surprise visits by any of 400 health and safety inspectors eager to hand out tickets and issue orders of non-compliance? A safety blitz is about to descend on Ontario workplaces this month, coinciding with the hiring of students for ... Continue Reading