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		<title>Finding Work As A Consultant!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In our last article, we discussed consulting as a viable way of providing short-term income. However, getting started can be a challenge for anyone. This article will talk about a few ways of getting some work early and staying busy.
Freelance websites: There are a number of websites dedicated to freelance work that can help you get started with a few consulting assignments. oDesk.com and eLance.com is an international company that connects freelancers and employers. The pay scale is not high, but the volume of work can be. If you are ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/finding-work-consultant</link>
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		<title>Downsized Executive&#8230; What&#8217;s Next?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When a recession sets in, the first employees to go are highly compensated executives that can be replaced by much lower cost managers who are eager to make a name in the company. Unfortunately many of these executives are overlooked when applying for jobs because of their age and past accomplishes. Hiring managers are either intimidated by their experience or doubtful of their capabilities because of their age. Unfortunately these misconceptions can make it very hard to find a new job and contrary to popular belief the career as an ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/career-advice/downsized-executive-whats-next</link>
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		<title>Contracting Can Hold You Over!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s market, the majority of unemployed individuals have been on the bench for months, if not years. If your financial reserves haven&#8217;t already dwindled, they are on their way. However, there are worse things than not having money today. If you have been out of work for too long, you may appear unemployable by many hiring managers. In these cases, contracting can prove to be a viable alternative to full time employment. However, making this decision can be career changing and could get in the way of landing your ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/contracting-can-hold-you-over</link>
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		<title>Still Can&#8217;t Find a Job? Invest in Yourself!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During a recession, time can be your greatest asset. Money may not be readily available, but you can make the time to accomplish a few of those things you have been pushing off for years. There is now time for continuing education, changing a career, contributing to the community, and re-establishing connections with previous work acquaintances. These activities may not lead to a job immediately, but they can be the greatest investment you can make in your long term future.
Continuing Education – The pace of change in the business world ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/no-job-invest-in-yourself</link>
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		<title>Stewardship as an Avenue to a New Job</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Summer is just around the corner. Summertime and the holiday season are the two times of the year when companies have more work than usual. However, since most companies are still suffering from budget limitations, they are not able to staff accordingly. This can prove to be an excellent opportunity for people who are passionate about finding a new job.
Even in today&#8217;s market, people who are out of work are less likely to be chosen for a job than someone who is currently employed. Plus if you are in a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/career-advice/stewardship-avenue-to-new-job</link>
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		<title>Tough Interview Questions to Prepare For</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The job of any good interviewer is two fold. First, it&#8217;s the interviewer&#8217;s job to sell you on the job and the company. Second and most important, it&#8217;s their job to protect the company and existing employees from a &#8220;bad&#8221; co worker. The easiest way to do this, is to make the job seeker comfortable &#038; excited about the opportunity, then to follow with questions designed to make us all sweat a little. Preparing for these tough questions is the best way to ace your next interview and move one ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/tough-interview-questions-prepare</link>
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		<title>Prepare for the Second Interview!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are preparing for a second interview, congratulations! You are now much closer to a new job. First, you have to close the deal and sell yourself to the second interview team. This is the point when a lot of people choke. To avoid the second interview freeze, I always suggest a good dose of preparation.
Ask questions about the job:
One of the most difficult parts of a second interview is coming up with a new set of questions. The first interview can use up most of your questions. Before ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/prepare-for-second-interview</link>
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		<title>Your Last Job can Kill Your Interview&#8230; If You&#8217;re Not Ready!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It can be hard to explain why you lost your last job. In this market, so many of us have been put on the bench with no real explanation. Massive layoffs can leave anyone feeling like their performance just wasn&#8217;t good enough. Even worse an oversight, accident, or poor performance is very hard to explain and can put anyone on edge when questioned.
During the interview for your next job, your answer could just kill your chances at the next position. However, a little bit of preparation can turn the table ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/job-kill-interview-ready</link>
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		<title>Professional Conferences can Lead to New Jobs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every month, there are conferences running all over the country in virtually every profession. Depending on your career path and industry, you may even be able to find free conferences. Attending these conferences can increase your chances of landing that next job, if you plan our attendance wisely.
Be picky when choosing a conference:
To get the most out of networking at conferences, you must first choose conferences wisely. For most people, job focused conferences are not going to be very rewarding. There are simply too many attendees and too few jobs. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/professional-conferences-new-job</link>
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		<title>Does Your Cover Letter Answer the Million Dollar Question?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most people think cover letters are designed to win over the recruiter/HR manager. This is kind of true. Others think it is supposed to serve as a summary of your skills. This is part of it. A few people think it&#8217;s about listing information that is relevant to the job. Again, they&#8217;re almost there. 
Every job requirement you read is really little more than a professionally written, open ended question. That question is the same whether the job is for a CEO or a Clerk. It is the same question ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/cover-letter-million-dollar-question</link>
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