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An Argument For Working For Free: Voluntary Work and Unemployment

Monday, November 19th, 2012

Hello, my name is Kelly Clay. I am 29. I have three arts degrees, all of them 1sts or with distinctions. I am unemployed. This is not an unusual state of affairs, especially in THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE. I say THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE with that force and emphasis about five times a day, it doesn’t get tiresome, it makes me feel like I am part of something, a rolling critique of coalition policy and deep recession living.

However, I have found a measure of balance and fulfillment through my (unpaid) work at the British Heart Foundation charity shop down my street. What follows is a truthful assessment of the pros and cons of undertaking voluntary work when you don’t have an income of your own. (more…)

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Why choose a certificate program?

Friday, November 16th, 2012

Why choose a certificate program?
Getting an education is one of the best methods for revitalizing a career or embarking on a new one. Usually, that means earning a college degree. However, an increasing number of people are choosing to earn a certificate instead.

Many advantages are derived from the pursuit of a certificate, and it just might be the ideal educational choice for you.
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Why You Should Listen to Music in College

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Do you love music? If you do, you’re like so many other American college students. For many people, music defines who they are. Many people even say that music has helped them through hard times and become the person they are today.

There are many great reasons why you should listen to music, especially when you are in college. No matter what kind of music you like, you should just put your headphones in and drift away for a while.
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Securing An IT Job in 2012

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Even though there is an abundance of IT jobs out there, securing one won’t necessarily be an easy task. IT is a very competitive field filled with some of the brightest and most tech-savvy individuals.

Those who want to minimize the time spent on a job search should try to locate and receive advice from an experienced recruiter in Richmond, Virginia.

Recruiters in Richmond, VA make it their mission to find the absolute best candidates for the job. This requires that they fully understand the industries that they try to staff so that they will fully understand the needs of the hiring manager. These recruiters can help IT staff members secure jobs that they otherwise would have never known about. (more…)

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Promotion Secrets: How The Corner Office Was Won [Infographic]

Monday, February 6th, 2012

At some point in your career, have you wondered what factors led to a particular promotion, regardless of whether you were in the running for it? What skills and qualities tend to carry the most weight in the minds of hiring managers, and what role does favoritism play?

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How Linkedin is Becoming the 21st Century’s Resume

Friday, November 18th, 2011

In the world of social networking, job hunters can have a difficult time maintaining a professional online presence that still effectively markets their personal brands. Today, having a traditional resume with a nice layout, extensive job experience, and a master’s degree might not be enough to get your name to potential employers. For networking and other job-hunting activities, LinkedIn can be a career professional’s best resource.

With great Google rankings and a built-in job search feature, LinkedIn is a must-have resource for any job seeker.  LinkedIn functions like other social networks in that you can build a profile, add connections, participate in groups, and share links. It’s different than other places, however, because it is specifically geared toward professional networking. Your profile is your online resume, your connections help you network, and groups are often extensions of real-world professional organizations.

With this online resume, you can showcase yourself in a much more in-depth way than is possible with a standard hard-copy resume. (more…)

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Three-Step Care Plan for a Healthy Nursing Career

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Nurses are notorious for caring for others well and themselves poorly. Too often, nurses focus so much of their energy into patient care that they miss opportunities to strengthen their own professional success and well-being.

Build a career care plan to ensure that you spend many rewarding and productive years in the health care field.
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Executives’ 11-Step Guide to Job Fairs

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Tips and tricks for mid- and senior-level executives to get the most out of choosing and attending job fairs.

The recession is forcing job fairs to move upstream, bringing in recruiters and companies hiring for mid- and senior-level executives. It’s worth your time to attend a few, if you’re looking for a job or just curious about your options.

The asked recruiters and career coaches for their advice and compiled this guide for more-seasoned job seekers to get the most out of finding and attending job fairs.

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Things to Consider When Choosing your Online School

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

You’ve already decided that you’re going to go to school online. Make sure you consider these other things as you select the program that will be right for you.

Many people have to make the tough decision about whether to go to school online or to attend a traditional campus-based program. After you’ve made that tough decision, you still need to determine which school will be the best one for you. You also need to decide on the right program at that school. This article discusses some of the key things that you should consider once you’ve decided that you’re going to attend an online degree program.

Selecting the Right Online School (more…)

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Archive for the ‘Networking’ Category

An Argument For Working For Free: Voluntary Work and Unemployment

Why choose a certificate program?

Why You Should Listen to Music in College

Securing An IT Job in 2012

Promotion Secrets: How The Corner Office Was Won [Infographic]

How Linkedin is Becoming the 21st Century’s Resume

Three-Step Care Plan for a Healthy Nursing Career

Executives’ 11-Step Guide to Job Fairs

Things to Consider When Choosing your Online School

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