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How to Beat the Stress of Losing Your Jo...

Found on Cynopsis   ~ ACTIONABLE EXPERT ADVICE ~ By Joel Garfinkle It doesn’t quite measure up to experiencing the loss of a loved one, divorce or being thrown in jail, but losing your job still ranks as one of life’s 10 most stressful events. So it’s natural to feel pressure when you’re laid off. You’re worried about your family, finances and future. Not...

Pile On Mentors in Tough Times

Written By:  ELIZABETH GARONE Found on TheWallStreetJournal.com… The Job Trekkers NOTES: This is something I am terrible at, I constantly think that the learning process is my struggle and that if I can not forge forward, it is my fault… But a friend who seeks out mentors to grow is always telling me, “you need to find a mentor; they can tell you the ins and outs of...

Great Job Openings, No Candidates

Great Job Openings, No Candidates
By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer Posted Nov 4th 2009 5:00AM  Hiring managers struggle to find employees, even as millions of jobs seekers are desperate for work.   NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Despite millions of unemployed job seekers desperate for work, many open positions are languishing unfilled. The reason? Not enough candidates. With job openings largely...

Learning About the Job Hunt from Ferris ...

Found in The Wall Street Journal By John Brownrigg John Brownrigg was a senior manager at Corporex Companies LLC, a real estate development company. Mr. Brownrigg, 54, was laid off in August 2008 after almost two years with the company. Previously, he worked on commercial real estate and construction projects for General Electric, Ericsson and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital...

Jobless in Today’s Economy What t...

found on Cynopsis By Joel Garfinkle   In today’s economy, every person knows someone who has been laid off, fired, terminated or is unemployed. Finding a new job has become a lot more difficult. You can’t expect to have three great opportunities lined up in the next six weeks. You must stay steadfast and patient. The right opportunity will ultimately come along. Just...

How to find the right job for you

How to find the right job for you
  Career fulfillment |  Entrepreneurship |  Leadership The Brazen Careerest September 23rd, 2009 Penelope Cruz We reorganized the company today. We brought in a new, interim CEO, who’s not me. For many entrepreneurs, that is their worst nightmare. But I couldn’t be happier. For one thing, it’s a sign that my company, Brazen Careerist, is doing well. Remember when the...

What to do when unemployed

Found on www.Cynopsis.com BY john@cynopsis.com Being unemployed should be treated like a job, meaning you should dedicate 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, addressing the situation. • Check your unemployment benefits. • Perfect your resumes. Have several resumes ready, each emphasizing different highlights of your career. • Contact friends, neighbors, relatives, and people within your...

Learn From Mistakes

By ALEXANDRA LEVIT I spent most of my early career trying to do things perfectly. And as you can imagine, this didn’t work out very well. Screw-ups happen, and how you cope with them is a strong measure of your overall effectiveness in a work environment. Courtesy Alexandra Levit Alexandra Levit Merry Miller, 39 years old, of New York City, was a professional harpist and a...

6 Tips for doing a long-distance job hun...

Found on Career Blazers By Penelope Cruz September 25th, 2009 Here is my advice about job hunting long-distance: Forget it. It’s not going to work for most of you, and you’ll need to relocate before you get the job. But for a few of you, there’s hope for a long-distance job hunt will work. So, here’s some advice if you must make it work: 1. Pitch yourself as...

Top 10 Reasons Employers Want to Hire Yo...

Found on AOL/Career Builder Posted Oct 8th 2009 2:15PM Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer When you apply for a job, you know exactly what you’re looking for. You want a company you love, great co-workers, a decent salary, a culture where you fit in and most importantly, you want to love what you’ll be doing. But do you ever consider what the employer is looking for in...

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