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[17 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 1,789 views]
Unemployment is the Mother of all Career Re-Invention

Just as necessity is the mother of all invention, Unemployment is the mother of all career re-invention. Of all the negatives of the current market, there has never been a better market for re-invention. The internet, green movements, alternative energies, and a number of other new jobs have emerged that didn’t exist just a decade ago.
One of the biggest reasons for unemployment is the old corporate mentality of putting bodies in a building. Many executive used to think that if they had a huge number of employees they were doing …

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[4 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 513 views]
Where Will the Jobs Come From in 2010?

A number of economists have begun to focus on signs of an economic recovery. The questions most commonly researched by these individuals focus on who does the hiring and where do the jobs come from. If you can tell which types of companies help us through a recession, it’s easier to monitor the growth of these types of companies.
The common answer to these questions points to young companies. Firms that are between one and five years old tend to produce the most jobs and are the best chance of recovering …

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[20 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 2,894 views]
Relocating for a New Job – 5 Points to Consider

First things first. If you’re considering relocation, then congratulations on your new prospects! However, once the excitement wears off from your new job offer or potential job offers, you will be left with some points to consider. Relocating to a new town or state should not be a decision that is taken lightly. There are a few points that you should thoroughly think through before taking any position that requires relocation.
Have you considered the following?
Cost of living: There are plenty of ways to figure cost of living in …

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 17,947 views]
Building a Stronger Resume using a SWOT Analysis

If you are from the marketing or strategic planning side of business, you are probably familiar with a method called a SWOT analysis. SWOT is a useful tool for planning strategies that are likely to succeed. In the case of a resume, they can create a model that demonstrates your experience in the best possible light. SWOT is an acronym that stands for Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats. Carefully considering each of these elements of your past and future employment is a sure fire way to build an exceptional resume.
Strengths …

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[24 Oct 2009 | One Comment | 1,080 views]
Support for the Unemployed or soon to be Unemployed

This recession has led many to question the job they are doing, or in many case were doing. Most of those who have jobs are afraid that they will lose them if they don’t “step up”. Those who are not working have asked more than once, “What could I have done differently to keep my job”. In either case, the real question is “How can I do a better job (Then, Now, or In the Future)”.
Most people look at the quantity and quality of their work first. Did I stay …

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