Unblock That Writer’s Block: 5 Ways To Motivate Yourself And Increase Productivity

Sooner or later it happens to the best writers: Writer’s Block. Unblock that writer’s block with five ways to motivate yourself to increase productivity.

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Best Tips to Help You Get Into a Top MBA Program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) attracts people from a number of academic disciplines, and the coveted degree is required for many executive and managerial positions. Here are seven tips to help applicants get into a top MBA program.

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Staying Motivated While Looking for a Job

Some great ideas on how to stay motivated during a job search after repeatedly getting rejected from a recent graduate who found a job he loves.

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At Your Fingertips – Job Search and Career Resources

Most individuals don’t realize they are under-utilizing the resources available today through technology. Take a look at some of the job search and career resources available today that might be a help to you in your job search.

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Are you a student, veteran, recent graduate, or looking to make a career change?

Are you a student, recent graduate, or looking to make a career change? Keep reading for career advice from a billionaire, how to get a six-figure job guaranteed, and more!

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Making a “radical” career change

Fulfillment in our lives and careers stems from doing things that are aligned with our fundamental values; so whether you are unhappy in your current job or simply want to follow your passion, making a “radical” career change may be the right path for you. Regardless of your circumstance, it’s important to be prepared for a radical career change so you can make it as smooth a transition as possible. The following are tips for how to successfully make the drastic change from one career to another.

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Great Resource for Job-seekers: Job-applications.com

Earlier today I tweeted about 101 Ways to Find Job in a Recession. Now I’d like to let everyone know that there is a great resource for job-seekers. A new website, Job-Applications.com, serves as a resource that provides hundreds of printable and online applications for retail stores, department stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants, shops, etc. It’s a great way for people to find part time and full time work quickly.

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3 Tips for Catching the Employer’s Eye

The national unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent in May. This means one thing: If you’re applying for an open position, you’ll have plenty of company.

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East Coast Job Fair–June 15, 2011

According to a recent promotional email, technical job search website Dice.com is hosting a a live, virtual career fair for East Coast job-seekers on June 15, 2011.

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Shipping and Delivery Careers Offer Great Benefits and Outlook

Due to increased volume of online purchases, there’s a growing need for shipping clerks and delivery drivers.
Plenty of benefits, including medical, dental, and paid vacations are available with jobs in delivery and mail careers.

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Why Punctuality is Important

Punctuality is a trait that, unfortunately, has to be taught to some employees. Lateness is too often tolerated, from school years to home activities and social lives. Many people never separate the concept of fashionably late into the necessity for punctuality in the workplace. Punctuality should be a requirement in any workplace; lateness should never be tolerated in order for a business to perform efficiently.

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Why Your Job Is Like Your Marriage

Everyone knows that marriage, at times, resembles a full-time job; few people ever talk about why your job is like your marriage. A recent article, Why So Many People Stay In Jobs They Hate, confirms that over fifty per cent of people are not satisfied with their current job due to low pay, lack of opportunity, and no chance for career advancement, yet fewer than 30 per cent are planning to look for new jobs. When asked why they stay in jobs they hate most people said they plan to gain more experience and seek career advancement in-house, rather than looking elsewhere.

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How Can Social Media Help You Find a Job?

As technology further integrates itself into the framework of our lives, we begin to see a shift in ourperception of social media and its usefulness. Today, job seekers have been using social media to findjobs, network, and display their work credentials instead of simply posting pictures and updating theirstatus. With the evolution of such a successful resource, employers have begun utilizing such mediatools for job recruitment. With over 50,000 job search websites currently in use, finding the idealemployee/ employer can be extremely overwhelming. But, by utilizing social media websites such asFacebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, there are many more opportunities for job search and recruiting.

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Recession Proof Jobs – What do They Look Like?

Let’s face it. You’ll not find recession proof jobs advertised as such in the local paper. Nevertheless, I think we can sort out some of the characteristics of such jobs at least from a general perspective.

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Recession Proof Jobs – Liquor, Cigarettes and Hope

Recession proof jobs are in demand. I know plenty of people who wish they had one. If you’re one of those people, then I’m here to tell you that jobs involving liquor, cigarettes and hope usually have plenty of customer demand whether the economy is booming or busting.

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25 Tips To Help You Nail The Interview

Once you receive that phone call or email informing you that a company is interested in having you come in for an interview there are a few steps you can take to improve your odds of landing the job. With a little work you can drastically increase your chances of getting hired. Here are 25 tips to help you nail the interview.

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Find The Job That’s Right For You

Freelance writer Jessica Stillman over at bnet.com recently blogged about job hunting in a post-job board world. She suggested that spending too much time on job boards can be counterproductive to a successful job search. Some tips she offered for securing employment include:

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Recession Proof Jobs – Utilities

There probably is no such thing as recession proof jobs, but there are several that I can think of that are about as close to recession proof as you can get. If you and your family are interested in steady work and insulation from economic ups and downs, then I have a suggestion – go work for one of the utility companies.

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10 Questions to Ask When Switching Careers

Every year, millions of Americans switch careers. Some switch because they are bored with life, while others switch because they want to make more money. If you’re thinking about switch your career, I wanted to give you some questions that you should ask yourself. By answering these questions, you should get a better understanding on if you should switch, or not.

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Summer Organizer Program Opportunity

This summer, Organizing for America will train a new team of summer organizers. They’re looking for a new generation of organizers — not only to help win elections but also to help strengthen our democracy in communities across the country.

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Returning to School as a Professional Seeking a Career Change

People change careers more often now than in years past for any number of reasons: lay-off, lack of promotion, wage freeze, or job dissatisfaction. Differing from a job change, a career change encompasses an entirely new direction. Most professionals who want a career change work either upwards or parallel. Either direction often requires additional education. While maintaining a full-time position, going back to school may seem like a daunting task. It does take commitment, but it’s certainly not impossible.

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The Dot Com Boom and Bust: Our Story

In 1996 my husband came home one day all excited about a job offer he had received from a new dot com company. He had a good position with a large pharmaceutical company so I was reluctant for him to leave his old position. He told me that his salary would double. Indeed, the dot com future looked very bright. Risky, but bright. I asked him how the company was going to make money. He explained that venture capital in this company was rolling in every day. He said that as soon as they became established they would start making big profits.

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How Safe Is Your Job?

You’re currently employed, but how do you know if your job is at risk? Could your position potentially be eliminated? How much immunity do you have from joining the ranks of the unemployed?

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Is It Time for a Change?

Career Coach Cheryl E. Palmer, M.Ed., CECC, CPRW discusses how to go about making a career change

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Information Please

If you are considering changing careers, what you are most in need of is information. As I tell my clients, you can’t make a good decision without good information.

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