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Volunteer Work IS Experience to Highlight on Your Resume

by Jessica Holbrook October 24, 2010
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If you find that when you sit down to write your resume, it’s a little shy in the areas of work experience – have no fear, there are other things you can list such as: volunteer work with a charity, professional group or association, even volunteer work at your school or your child’s school. Every [...]

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10 Advantages of Working at a Startup

by James Adams September 29, 2010
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Working for a startup company can be the most adrenaline packed experience of your life. Opportunities for advancement abound. You might create the next household name. Nothing is set in stone, which means that the sky’s the limit. Here are ten reasons to work for a startup. 1. Family – In a startup, you share [...]

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Feeling Stuck in Your Career? It Might Be Time For a Career Change!

by Jennifer Kushell September 16, 2010
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Ever feel like you’re on a highway that’s not moving?  Or maybe others are speeding around you and you can’t seem to keep pace? As with anything that gets stuck: keys, a jar, a car…sometimes you just have to try something new, jimmy it, or shake yourself free to regain traction. If you’re feeling stuck [...]

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Is Working For a Startup Company Right For You?

by Shannon Suetos September 13, 2010
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When leaping into the realm of the “real world” you have to ask yourself a few questions.  What type of job do I want?  How many hours a week am I willing to work? How can I pay my bills?  All of these are important questions and need to be answered before you ever send [...]

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Facebook: The Untapped Job Board

by Jessica Holbrook September 7, 2010
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Most of what you hear about facebook while looking for a job involves keeping your information as private as possible from potential employers. While this is good advice, facebook can also be a valuable tool in your job search, as many smaller companies post their job ads on their facebook pages. If you are looking [...]

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