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The First Rule Of Networking - - Trevor Wilson
Networking, especially in this economy, is one of the best things that you can do for your career. There is no better way to get ahead when it comes to your job hunt. Unfortunately, I have never been a great networker. I’ve often been shy in social situations and I’ve never been... Submitted 308 days 1 hour ago.

The Differences Between Resumes And Cover Letters - - Trevor Wilson
There are two parts to the standard application package: the resume and the cover letter. Both are extremely important. Being a bit of a movie buff, I have always thought of the application package as a film. The resume itself is the full length movie, while the cover letter is the movie... Submitted 308 days 1 hour ago.

Quality vs. Quantity in Job Applications - - Trevor Wilson
One of the biggest things I struggled when looking for a job was how to approach the application process. Should I… Spend lots of time on each resume and cover letter, making it the absolute best it can be before sending it out? Or should I craft a decent cover letter and resume... Submitted 308 days 1 hour ago.

Job Interviews vs. Informational Interviews - Trevor Wilson
I had a conversation the other day where the subject of informational interviews came up. What surprised me most was that the person I was talking to (who had an upcoming informational interview) had the expectation that an informational interview would lead to a job interview. This made me think... Submitted 308 days 2 hours ago.

What A Great Resume Needs - Trevor Wilson
I have a big problem with resume books, resume templates, and “Job-Board” resumes. To me, a resume is something that needs to be crafted by you as a job seeker in a way that will emphasize your specific skills relative to the job opening. The problem with resume books and resume... Submitted 308 days 19 hours ago.

When should I negotiate an Entry Level Job offer? - Trevor Wilson
As a New Graduate looking for an Entry Level Job, it rarely pays off to negotiate for a better job offer. While everyone loves a great story about the person who successfully negotiated for a higher starting salary/bigger bonus/more vacation, the truth is that you likely don’t have enough... Submitted 308 days 19 hours ago.

It’s Better To Be Respected Than Liked - Trevor Wilson
When I started University, my faculty passed out a sheet of paper to all of the students that contained a set of 10 rules for being successful in the business world. And while I have long since lost the sheet, there is one rule I remember very clearly: It’s better to be respected than... Submitted 308 days 19 hours ago.

Sign your Cover Letter! - Trevor Wilson
One of the biggest mistakes that you can make is to forget to sign your cover letter. It is such an easy thing to do, but it can completely derail your application if you don’t. So your next question will most certainly be “why do I need to sign my cover letter if I’m... Submitted 308 days 20 hours ago.

Build A Job Search War Room - Trevor Wilson
I remember watching Dr. Strangelove when I was in school and loving it (I’m a huge Stanley Kubrick fan). There was a particular scene where everyone was in the war room planning out strategy and it occurred to me that this was a really great idea. They had a space where they thought only... Submitted 308 days 20 hours ago.

7 Ways To Ruin An Interview - Trevor Wilson
Having heard some recent horror stories from employers, I thought I would share my list of ways to ruin an interview. My hope is to provide a pre-interview checklist that you can use to ensure that you have all of your bases covered. Here is my list of things to avoid when interviewing for the... Submitted 308 days 20 hours ago.

7 Things Employers Are Looking For - Trevor Wilson
There are a number of things for job seekers to consider when looking for work. However, it is important to be aware of what employers look for in each candidate. The following is a list of the most important elements that employers consider when hiring a new employee. Attention To Detail:... Submitted 308 days 20 hours ago.

6 Reasons To Turn Down A Job Offer - Trevor Wilson
If you are a new graduate, recent graduate, or anyone else who is actively looking for work, it’s difficult to imagine any situation where you would turn down a job offer. However, it’s not that unlikely that you may be faced with this situation. I have met employers who take... Submitted 308 days 21 hours ago.

Charlie Sheen's Great Advice for Job Seekers - - Michael Mercer
Charlie Sheen uses two wonderful phrases that offer wise advice for job hunters. If people put these phrases into action in their job search, they will write better resumes, excel in job interviews, and get more job offers. 1. “WINNING, DUH” First, job searchers absolutely must... Submitted 318 days ago.

The Case for the Cover Letter - Charlotte Weeks
One of the most common questions I’m asked by executive-level clients is “is a cover letter really necessary?” I can certainly see why they may think it’s not. These letters have gained a reputation for something employers don’t read, many candidates hate writing... Submitted 333 days ago.

The Best Green Jobs for the Coming Years - Aaron Aberson
Due to a combination of the environmentally-conscious consumer and a new way of thinking and doing business, many green jobs and opportunities that were not here before have opened up. Today, more colleges and universities are incorporating "green" degrees or programs with an environmental view.... Submitted 339 days 6 hours ago.

Pharmacy Technician Registration Overview - David Alen
Pharmacy technician registration is imperative to all people that are intending to work as pharmacy technicians. Finishing a pharmacy technician training program, which may last for 6 months up to two years and passing a post-training course pharmacy technician exam are the essential steps before... Submitted 1 year 24 days ago.

Resume Writing Tips - - Marco Muzzi
Getting a job in today's economy We all know this, but let's talk about it again: a good resume can get you a job. Yes, you still need to do well in the interview, but odds are you won't get that interview without a good resume. Remember it's quality, not quantity. Spending more time writing... Submitted 1 year 31 days ago.

Benefits of a Home Based Business - Marco Muzzi
How and why you should make money from home A lot of people work from home: freelancers, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home moms and dads. As the number of Internet businesses continues to grow, so does the number of opportunities to work from home. We depend more and more on technology and the... Submitted 1 year 31 days ago.

How to Use Recruiters for Your Executive Job Search - Charlotte Weeks
When looking for a job, many senior-level professionals want to enlist the services of an executive recruiter. Most have been contacted “out of the blue” when happily employed, but are unsure of how to connect with a headhunter when they are ready to actively search for a new... Submitted 1 year 44 days ago.

Discover a Rewarding Job - Become a Teaching Assistant - - Dan Morgan
If you love working with children and take great joy from helping underachieving kids reach their goals then a career as a teaching assistant could be ideal for you. A teaching assistant (sometimes referred to as a Classroom assistant) is an individual that aids the main class teacher usually... Submitted 1 year 56 days ago.

So You Want To Be a Bench Jeweler? - - Chris Van Dyke
In the 10 years that I have been surviving in the trade of making and repairing jewelry in Asheville, NC., I have noticed that there are certain traits common to most successful jewelers. The following are some characteristics that have helped me along the way, that I feel are crucial to anyone... Submitted 1 year 88 days ago.

Surviving the People on the Job - Torri Myler
Life could be so nice and easy, if all you had to do at work was do your job, no internal politics, no meetings with undecided clients, no presentations in front of the colleagues who only wait for your smallest stumble to use it as a stepping stone in their career. Unfortunately, your job... Submitted 1 year 91 days ago.

The Person the Car Salesman - Karl Beckham
We all decided to pursue one profession or another at some point in our life and the car salesman is no different. Yet they remain the subject of jokes and used as a reference when someone is talking about a person that is deceitful, or unscrupulous. The modern day auto sales associate has to... Submitted 1 year 96 days ago.

Job hunting - Jesus Villalobos
What's a fellow to do? You search the world over for a decent job only to have much younger and energetic people get selected. This world is youth oriented. If you're young and attractive you get the breaks. Doors open automatically. But when you get older, all your hard work of building your... Submitted 1 year 96 days ago.

The Most Important Party Planning Jobs - Masters of Ceremonies - Ann Hill
Maybe you have thrown parties in the past that seemed a little flat, or lacked a certain sparkle and energy. Maybe you have been asked to take on one of the dreaded, but most important party planning jobs the master of ceremonies. If you've ever been asked to speak at a retirement, graduation... Submitted 1 year 99 days ago.