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Latest articles in Career Advice

 		Searching for Freelance Writing Gigs, Part I
This is Part I of a series of articles on finding freelance and other types of writing assignments.
Resume Writing Strategy
3 of the most important components of a successful resume include a career summary, a core competencies section, and accomplishments.
2011 Job Market Prediction: Increase in Salaries & College Hiring
Predictions about what will happen in the 2011 job market have begun to take shape. College hiring should go up along with annual performance increases.
Job Hunting Tips: The Most Effective Ways to Find and Land a Job
Even in a downward economy and record unemployment, some industries are hiring. Incorporating a few techniques can help you start a new career.
Wander Woman: How High Achieving Women Find Contentment Direction
A self help book for the new woman who expects more from herself and keeps searching for something more. How-to self exercises and reflective questions.
A True Lawyer Defends All Based on Law, Not Morality: Book Review
Angel of Death Row should be required reading for those aspiring to the legal field. Being a lawyer is about society and law for all, not just a chosen few.
CEOs Profit as Unemployed Workers Scramble to Find Jobs
Chief executives at companies with the most laid off workers are receiving record compensation packages, while the unemployed workers struggle to find jobs.
US Army Basic Training
US Army training is difficult and stressful but ultimately rewarding. It is divided into key elements, each of which builds on those before it.
Bodyguard Certification & Training
Certifying yourself as a bodyguard can begin or enhance your career in the personal protection field. The training you receive is invaluable.
Four Resume Writing Tips for a Down Economy
When unemployment rates rise, so does the number of job applicants. Here are four ideas that can make a resume stand out among the crowd in a down economy.
Tired of Being a Lawyer? What to do With Your Skills
Practice fatigue and other factors affect members of the legal profession who often look for an alternative use for their legal skills
The Poor Performing Performance Rating
Being evaluated on work performance is often necessary and useful. But "rating" a worker can be both mean-spirited and ultimately, unproductive.
The International Data Entry at Home Institute - The Real Deal
Also known to some as the Online Data Entry Institute, this site will not put you in a better position for getting work from home typing jobs.
I Graduated - Now What?
A brief look at how college graduates can make the transition from college life into the real world.
Five Insightful Interview Tips for Paramedics
Interview preparation is a critical factor in performance for job-seeking paramedics. Clear performance strategies greatly reduce interview anxiety.
How to Apply Online for Government Jobs
The Federal Government job application process used to be clumsy and time intensive. Now they've revamped their job board, and it's never been simpler.
Do You Interview Well? Tips on How to Have a Good Interview
Getting a job will be about first impressions. Your cover letter and resume get you the interview, but what next?
Improve your CV or Resume
Often the first contact you will make with a potential employer is your CV, and you know what they say about first impressions?!
Don't Be Put Off in Seeking Internships and Graduate Placements
Graduate placements and internships can provide invaluable experiences and career networking opportunities
Landing a Job in an Employer's Economy
In a strained economy, there are several strategies that can increase job seekers chances of finding that next paycheck.
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