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Monday, November 02, 2009
For years, I’ve been telling the students I’ve presented to that they should be mindful of their Facebook presence. Employers can and will research potential hires on the web, and they may think twice about hiring an applicant if they find something they don’t approve of or worse.
Even if something inappropriate...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
When conducting a job search for the first time, recent graduates often focus on companies they would like to work for. This is normal, and there's nothing wrong high aspirations, but in this tough economy, recent or soon-to-be-recent graduates may want to focus on geography as well.
The survey examined growth...
Thursday, October 15, 2009
"If you’re like, 'whatever,' and someone gives you a mean look, just remember it is what it is – certain sayings rub people the wrong way, you know? Anyway, at the end of the day, who cares?"
Chances are, the above quotation annoyed you. If so, you’re hardly alone. According to a recent Marist Poll about the most...
Monday, October 12, 2009
With the unemployment rate continuing to rise in many cities around the country, and the ranks of the unemployed continuing to swell, savvy job seekers are getting creative. As reported by the Silicon Valley Mercury News, some job hunters have turned to Twitter to search for jobs and even attract employers.
It's......
Friday, October 02, 2009
This morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their monthly "Economic Situation Summary", and the results are decidedly mixed. Economists were hoping to see signs of continued improvement in the job market, but instead, the losses were deeper than expected. The U.S. economy lost 263,000 jobs last...
Thursday, October 01, 2009
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We’ve all seen the news and heard the economists - it’s scary out there! Job seekers are running into brick walls and getting discouraged. However, many of...
Monday, September 28, 2009
Should an interview be practiced and rehearsed, or should it be natural and fluid? As it turns out, the correct answer is "both". I've long argued that an interview is nothing more than a conversation between two people, and an article that appeared today on Monster.com backs up that viewpoint.
I often say that...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
You may remember that a few weeks back, we encouraged you to check out a specific episode of Dr. Phil to get a taste of JobBound's expert advice. Well, if you missed the show, we now have an archived copy available for you to check out. In the clip, Dr. Phil goes over 5 of JobBound's key pieces of advice:
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
This weekend, The Washington Post ran a great article about assessing a potential employer to make sure they'd be a good fit for what you're looking for. As we all know, everyone is different, and not every workplace is going to be a good environment for you - even at so-called "great companies". The article...
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Whether you're communicating with a team, your customers, or your boss, speaking in front of an audience - large or small - can be a daunting task. In today's workplace, you need the ability to communicate ideas and persuade groups successfully. Importantly, these skills are crucial both in the workplace and in...
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