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		<title>Finding a new job is your new job</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/inspiration/finding-a-job-is-your-new-job</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! You’re hired. We have an exciting new job that has been tailored specifically to your experience, unique skills, and past responsibilities. This exciting new job offers long hours, lots of stress, and horrible pay. The job responsibility includes only one task, find and acquire new avenues of employment. Not only are you an employee, but in this job you’re an unsupervised CEO responsible for all activities of the company. The job title for this new opportunity is UNEMPLOYED. Again, you’re hired.
Face it! Your new job sucks, but it is ...]]></description>
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		<title>Job Search Action Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/inspiration/job-search-action-plan</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=635</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Working without a plan will get you nowhere. Build a plan and stay organized will help you stay productive while running your new business of finding a job. To help you stay focused we’ve outlined a few components of an organized balanced job search.
Tracking System: Develop a system for keeping track of the companies you’ve contacted or want to contact. Record who you spoke with and when. Record when a resume is sent. Record any response. Record your follow up efforts. Use this information to manage the number of contacts ...]]></description>
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		<title>Impressive Cover Letters</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/impressive-cover-letters</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 13:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=590</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In past articles, we&#8217;ve discussed the basic structure of a cover letter. In this article, we&#8217;ll walk you through turning your basic cover letter into an impressive cover letter.
Your resume outlines your career, skills, and experience. It is the most common means of advertising to potential employers. Unfortunately, few hiring managers enjoy reading resumes.  Your cover letter is a short concise means of selling the hiring manager on reading your resume. They don&#8217;t have to commit much time to read over the cover letter, so they are highly likely to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Selling Phrases for your Cover Letter</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/selling-phrases-cover-letter</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 14:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Job Search]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=586</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choose every word in your cover letter carefully; you don&#8217;t have much room to sell them. Make sure your pitch is highly focused and maximizes the value you bring. The more valuable you appear in the cover letter, the more likely the reader will be to move on to your resume.
To help with choosing the best wording, we&#8217;ve included a few sample rewordings for your cover letter.



Job Requirement:

I am a people person


I fixed up two beaters I bought at a junk yard.


I like computers


I waited tables at a restaurant


Selling Phrase

I ...]]></description>
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		<title>Cover Letters and Target Positions</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/cover-letters-target-positions</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 12:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=582</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every hiring manager wants to read a cover letter and think &#8220;This person is a perfect match.&#8221; The closer your cover letter is to the job listing the more likely the reader is to move on to reading the resume. You only have one paragraph to sell them so make sure you are using selling phrases in your cover letter and make sure your cover letter matches the target position.
Matching the target position: Start out by printing a copy of your best cover letter and a copy of the job ...]]></description>
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		<title>Cover Letter Basics</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/cover-letter-basics</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=578</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A cover letter introduces you to the potential employer. It is designed to get the reader&#8217;s attention and inspire them to read your resume in great detail. When well constructed, a cover letter can get your resume read by twice as many hiring managers. It can&#8217;t get you the job, but definitely helps you get your foot in the door.
Ingredients of a Good Cover Letter 
Contact Information – All effective cover letters must include a way to contact you. There&#8217;s nothing worse than sending out a cover letter, getting the ...]]></description>
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		<title>Connect with the Interviewer</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/connect-with-the-interviewer</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 18:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Job Interviews]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=535</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest advantageous of an interview, is that it gives you an opportunity to form a connection with the interviewer. That connection will make it harder for the interviewer to pass you up when making the final decision to hire. Building a personal connection starts with the introduction. When you first meet the interviewer, you have an opportunity to establish a solid connection immediately. 
Positioning- It is polite to stand when being introduced to anyone. When the interviewer comes into the room, be sure to stand up and ...]]></description>
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		<title>Interview Information Sessions</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/interview-information-sessions</link>
		<comments>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/interview-information-sessions#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=522</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most interviewers like to start an interview with an information session. They will tell you key information about the job you’re interviewing for. If you’re lucky they will tell you all about the company, current projects, and the team to give you a sense of what you might be getting into. This session gives you an opportunity to learn about the job your interviewing for, but it also gives you a chance to prepare even more for the Q&#038;A Session.
Understand the interviewer: Everything the interviewer tells you during this session ...]]></description>
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		<title>Interview Preparation</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-interviews/interview-preparation</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=519</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The key to success in any interview is preparation. The hiring manager has taken the time to read your resume and even possible research you. The least you can do is show similar respect by researching the company you’ll be interviewing with. If you have time, it is also wise to research the hiring manager as well.
Employer information from the library: There are many ways to research a hiring company and hiring managers. Your local librarian can help out, most likely they will be able to pull up demographics on ...]]></description>
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		<title>Job Hunt Tips for Generation Y</title>
		<link>http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/job-tips/job-hunt-tips-generation-y</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>superduperadmin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.browselocaljobs.com/blog/?p=464</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recent college grads are facing challenges not seen in most markets. In a recession, college grads are competing against job seekers with 10+ years of experience, even for entry level jobs. In many cases, highly experienced people are taking internships, just to stay relevant in their industry. This makes it very hard for most students to find a career, let alone a career that relates to their degree. Fortunately, there are still a few viable options for Echo Boomers &#038; Gen Next.
Internships: In a recession, the role of an intern ...]]></description>
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