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Background checks part 1: References

Cher Forman - May 25, 2012

Unless you have ever done this job yourself, the elements of pre-employment screening can seem somewhat mysterious. You may have a good resume and career plan, but “flunking” the background check can be disastrous. This is part 1, Reference Checks, of a 4 part series on background checks.

Unemployed Need Not Apply

Camille Grabowski - May 23, 2012

We now need legislation to ensure companies are open to hiring the unemployed. Yes, you read that right. No matter what your resume skills, accomplishments, or career plan, companies who automatically reject resumes of the unemployed must be stopped. Read about the bill

Targets - Aiming your Job Pitch at your Target Audience

Gene Nokes - May 21, 2012

Once you´ve identified your target companies, the next task is to create a unique pitch for each one. The pitch may just have a slight variation for each target, but you must change it so that it makes sense to that audience

Your Job Search and the Internet

Jeff Winters - May 18, 2012

There is a fine line between reference checking and privacy, and it’s called the internet. Think about it before your next Tweet or Facebook post

My Career Transistion Has Brought Some Welcome Changes

Marilyn Degodny Winters - May 16, 2012

This weekend my husband and I watched the movie, Marley and Me. For those who haven’t heard of it, it’s a heartwarming, funny, sad story of a newspaper columnist, his reporter wife and Marley, their “clearance” puppy.

Education is…. Your Career Development Plan

Patrice Payne - May 14, 2012

“Community colleges are an excellent source for career ideas, career counseling, and a great place to plan the next move on your career plan. . My best friend in Arizona lives near a community college and frequently signs up for any class she can literally get her hands on—she took a piano class…”

Tips for Managing Your Personal Transitions

Leia Francisco - May 11, 2012

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My First Job Search in 30 Years

David Goldstein - May 9, 2012

Need a new gig? A lighthearted look at some crucial “shoulds” from a experienced worker who is a quick study.

Job Search Commitment

Gene Nokes - May 7, 2012

 Many people in our demographic who decide that they want to continue working after retirement lay a lot of eggs

Why Won't that Head Hunter Talk to Me? - Part III

Deb McClanahan - May 4, 2012

There is a measure of civility missing from many of our interactions today - this is just one small example.

A Fresh Start

Marilyn Degodny Winters - May 2, 2012

The world of work seems to parallel the school year. After summer vacations are over people seem more focused. It’s a pervasive feeling in the workplace. Fun time is over; lets get serious about business again. We need to be prepared for the additional workload, late hours, projects and assignments that need to be completed prior to the winter holidays. At this juncture of my life, being out of the work force, it seems odd to still have the feeling that I must get down to business. How am I going to channel my September feelings?

Social Networking Web Sites - YEA or NAY?

Cher Forman - April 30, 2012

What´s the story on my personal web sites on Face Book or My Space? I´ve heard that having personal web pages can negatively influence getting interviews and jobs. But, I´ve also heard they can help

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