What Your Resume Doesn’t Say

Published on 16 April 2010 by Kelly Riggs in Job Search

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I knew a guy that was always complaining about his (current) wife. “Women,” he would say. “Can’t live with ‘em. Can’t shoot ‘em.” A bit harsh. Can’t imagine why his marriage(s) resembled a train wreck. I understand he is currently out looking for his next future ex-wife. The funny thing is that you probably never [...]

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Developing Your Professional Image

Published on 09 April 2010 by Kelly Riggs in Job Search

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My brother is an executive at a large corporation. He called me a few days ago to share his recent experiences in helping others get their careers back on track. He has volunteered to speak at a local university on a couple of different occasions to provide insight to displaced workers on getting hired. His [...]

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Do You Need a College Degree? Part 2

Published on 19 February 2010 by Jamie Mack in Job Search

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Continuing look at whether you really need a college degree for a good job, and listing of jobs that don’t require degrees.

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Do You Really Need a College Degree?

Published on 15 February 2010 by Jamie Mack in Job Search

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We’ve heard it for years, we grew up with it being pounded into our heads: Education, education, education.  Stay in school, go to college so you can get a degree and get a good job.  These were the words from our youth, and they can still be heard today.  The world is changing at a [...]

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Work and Happiness?

Published on 01 February 2010 by Jamie Mack in Job Search

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Our jobs, or whatever it is we call what we do to make a living, take up a great portion of our lives; we would be wise to ensure that this is something we enjoy. We spend eight hours or more a day at work, and if this work does not engage us or fulfill us, it can significantly affect all aspects of our lives in a negative and potentially unhealthy way.

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