Articles written by Deborah S. Hildebrand
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Mistletoe and Flu During the Christmas Holidays
What is this tradition of kissing under the mistletoe all about and is it the smartest move during the cold and flu season?
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Is 2010 the Time to Relocate for a New Job?
Having a tough time finding work locally? Maybe it's time to consider relocating to a more worker-friendly city.
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How to Choose the Best New Year's Resolution
Feel compelled to make a New Year's Resolution, but really don't know what it should be? Here are some helpful tips on how to select the right one.
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Best Holiday Gifts for Job Seekers
This is the time of year to give something that truly is special and will have real meaning to the recipient. For someone in the job market, here are five special ideas.
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Green-Collar Jobs Need Blue-Collar Skills
Work in a skilled or semi-skilled trade? Good in production or quality control? Maybe it's time to transition from a blue-collar job to a green-collar job.
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Building a Good Relationship With the Boss
Developing a good relationship with the boss is an important step in building a career and in creating the right kind of work environment.
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How to Really Keep This New Year's Resolution
Hoping to make and keep a New Year's Resolution? Make sure to plan ahead to be successful.
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Homemade Baker's Clay Christmas Ornaments
Want easy, homemade Christmas ornaments for the tree that anyone in the family can make? Try baker's clay to create old-fashioned decorations.
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Five Holiday Season Shopping Mistakes to Avoid
Sharing with others during the holiday season is wonderful. However, make sure to do it for the right reason and avoid these shopping mistakes.
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Ways to Advance a Career Through Visibility
Self promotion is about being visible. Employees can build a successful career by actively and visibly promoting themselves.
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How to Handle Coworker Jealousy
Rivalry between coworkers is not uncommon. It's just about knowing how to balance the benefits of competition and negativity of jealousy.
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Keep a Career Headed in the Right Direction
The only way to get ahead in a career is to always learn something new. People who stop learning, stop growing. Here are some ways to continue to learn.
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How to Keep Employees Focused on Company Goals
Casual conversation around the "water cooler" used to be for gossip. Now employers can use it to disseminate important information.
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Selecting the Perfect Mentor
Decided it's finally time to find a mentor? But where to look? Who to turn to? Here are some tips to keep in mind.
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Writing a Cover Letter That Gets the Job Done
It's a debate that has gone on for years. Are resume cover letters really necessary? And if they are, how does someone write a good one? Here are some tips.
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Reasons Job Seekers Don't Get Hired
Anyone wondering why they aren't getting hired may need to rethink how they are limiting themselves.
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Don't Let the Recession Impact Job Performance
Employees can feel like they're between a rock and a hard place. They have to do a good job to stay employed, but the miserable economy makes it tough. What to do?
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How to Become the Best Job Candidate
It's like a feeding frenzy; so many candidates, so few openings. Be sure to stand out from the pack.
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Missing Out on the Perfect Job Offer
Frequently feel like second best when it comes to job hunting? Tough as it might be it's important to push forward even it's just easier to give up.
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Finding the Benefit in Workplace Conflict
Workplace conflict doesn't have to be the negative that many managers imagine. It can be a tool of discovery and creativity.
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Are Parents or Singles More Productive at Work?
Parents are more productive at work because they have had to learn to multi-task. Non-parents are more productive because they don't bring baggage. Who's right?
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Hot Jobs Employers Find Hard to Fill
While Gen Y'ers are graduating to an unsure career outlook, low-end positions are going unfilled.
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Career Choices That Offer a Stable Future
Thinking about the future and what career might be right? Here are a few ideas that may lead to a stable career path.
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Overcoming Long-Term Unemployment Bias
Anyone who is tired of explaining why they're still looking for work needs to know how to overcome the bias of being unemployed.
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How the Feds Help the Unemployed Find Jobs
U.S. workers who have been downsized due to the economy have someone they can turn to for help: the federal government.
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Southern California Fun for Kids on Halloween
Looking for a safe (well, if being scared to death doesn't count) place to take the kiddies this Halloween? Check out these local Halloween party favorites.
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Running to the Office Monday Morning
Before accepting any job offer, job seekers need to make sure it really is the one they want, the one that will make them run to the office Monday morning.
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Five Ways to Improve Job Search Results
Landing a job sometimes depends on what avenues job seekers take toward finding work. Here are five tips on how to improve job search results.
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Using Social Networking Sites to Find a Job
Job seekers in the know, know that networking is important. And what better way to network than to use social networking websites.
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Become an Entrepreneur in a Down Economy?
Just graduated college? Can't find a good job? Job seekers should consider starting their own business instead.
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Five Great Ways to Improve Any Resume
Looking to update a resume? Want to make sure it lands an interview? Here are five ways to improve any resume.
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Make Sure Job References Don't Hurt
Most employers conduct background and reference checks on employees before extending a job offer. That means job seekers need to know what they're in for.
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Create a Great Searchable, Electronic Resume
A great resume is not just about what words job seekers put on paper. It's how they organize and format it, especially when it comes to creating a searchable resume.
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Five Misconceptions About Bowling
Most people who bowl just for fun don't always understand what actually goes into becoming a high-scoring, quality bowler. Here are five misconceptions about the sport.
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Top Five Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Job seekers have likely heard these tips over and over again. But have they acted on them? Here is another reminder of how NOT to blow the job interview.
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Four Big Resume Mistakes Candidates Overlook
Job seekers who wonder why they never seem to get a call for an interview need to think about what first impression their resume is making.
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Bowling Slang Dictionary, H-Z
Recreational bowlers may occasionally hear terms throw around and not know what they mean. Here is a very brief review of some of the more popular bowling terms.
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Hottest Green College Degrees Around
Getting ready to go to college and wondering what to study? Here are some thoughts about environment-friendly degrees and education programs.
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Bowling Slang Dictionary, A-G
Recreational bowlers may occasionally hear terms throw around and not know what they mean. Here is a very brief review of some of the more popular bowling terms.
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A Handful of Unique Graduate Degrees for 2009
Considering grad school, but don't want to rehash the same old undergrad business degree courses? Here are some unique Masters programs that may be of interest.
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Finding a Job Without Prior Work Experience
Having no prior work experience should not be the end of the world. In fact, job seekers may be able to turn their lack of work experience into an employment opportunity.
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Proper Etiquette for the Sport of Bowling
Weekend bowlers often enter a bowling alley without knowing proper bowling etiquette. Here are four important tips to keep in mind.
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Why Green Jobs are Great for the Community
Sure it's great to be green. But green jobs also help local businesses and families to enjoy prosperity.
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Make a Job Search More Proactive
Job seekers who visit the same set of job boards every day expecting something new to happen need to rethink how they look for work.
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The Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer
Considering a career in environmental studies? How about leading the charge as the Chief Sustainability Officer?
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How Job Seekers Can Find Work in a New Field
Generally when people look for work, they know their skills and abilities and seek positions in their field or industry. But when that doesn't work, what can they do?
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Easy to Fix Job Hunting Mistakes
Not getting invitations to interviews? Interviewing, but not receiving job offers? Find out what might be going wrong.
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When Job Interview Questions are Tough to Answer
Anyone who has been in a job interview and is side blinded by an unexpected question knows how it feels to fumble. So how to get around it?
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Being Green at Work Brings More Job Satisfaction
Most people know the saying, "It is better to give than receive." Now companies and employees are proving it through green job satisfaction.
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The Greening of the American Workforce
As companies become more enviro-conscious they seek out more eco-friendly employees. But is it necessary for all job seekers to be green?
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Understanding How Lane Conditions Affect Bowling
People who bowl for fun are often not aware there are differing lane conditions depending on when and where they bowl. Knowing oil patterns can help improve the game.
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Dealing With On-the-Job Stress in a Down Economy
For those who haven't lost their job, the stress of staying behind and picking up the slack can be tough. It's important to know how to handle the pressure.
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Job Seekers Who Speak Green Excel at Interviews
Job seekers who value environmental issues need to communicate this during the job interview process if they want to increase their chances of being hired.
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Design a Resume for Eco-Friendly Employers
Ecology-minded employers often look for ecology-minded employees. So what can employees do to show they're as good as gold (make that green)?
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Writing a Negative Resignation Letter
Most experts tell job seekers not to burn bridges when they resign from a job. Should employees ever write a negative resignation letter?
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How Resumes Can Create a Positive Visual Impact
Job applicants are routinely told that their resume needs to look a certain way to be considered for a job. Keep in mind a little creativity is okay, too.
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Top Five Sure-Fire Skills Employers Want
While computer, interpersonal and organization skills are all worthy work qualities, here are the top five skills that will take employees even farther in their career.
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Five Important Career Tips for College Students
For anyone attending college, make sure to get the most out of the experience by preparing now for that inevitable job search.
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How to Prep Answers to Job Interview Questions
Interviewers and hiring managers are different. Each has his own interview style and favorite questions. So what can job seekers do to prepare for a job interview?
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Unforgivable Job Interview Mistakes
Experts hand out a lot of advice on what actions job seekers can take to nail the job interview. But it's equally important to know about what things to avoid.
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When Not to Accept a Job Offer
Wondering if this is the right job offer? Sometimes a gut reaction can tell job seekers all they need to know.
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How Employees Can Ruin Their Career Success
Employees who fail to plan and always wonder why career success happens to someone else, need to think about what they are doing to ruin their own career success.
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How to Break Bad News to the Boss
Wouldn't it be nice to always share good news with the boss? Unfortunately, sometimes it's more important to break the bad news.
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Taking a New Job for Less Pay
For anyone who is considering accepting a job that pays less than their current salary, consider these thoughts.
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Five Behaviors That Can Irritate Coworkers
While it's not mandatory that all coworkers become friends, it is important to treat each other with respect and dignity. Don't wind up on the wrong side of coworkers.
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Write the Perfect Resume Cover Letter
Writing a cover letter is as important as writing a resume. Job seekers need to be sure they know how to do it the proper way.
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Why Recruiters Disregard Resumes
For job seekers who are wondering why they never get a call to come in for an interview, it may just be that their resume is sending out the wrong message.
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How the Economy is Changing the Way People Think
Yes, the economy has been difficult. But just think of everything we have learned by having experienced it first hand.
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Four Myths About Older Job Seekers
Older job seekers are sometimes considered overqualified or too expensive to hire. Here are three myths along with some job search advice.
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Reasons for Looking for a New Job
People look for new jobs for a lot of different reasons. However, if money is the primary motivator, job seekers need to rethink their decision.
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Older Job Seekers and Job Interviews
Whether a job seeker is 25 or 50 knowing proper interview techniques is important to finding and landing the right employment opportunity.
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Dealing With Unusual Job Interview Questions
Job seekers who wind up in an interview where some of the questions threaten to sideline them don't need to freak out if they are prepared.
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Seven Steps to Ensure Career Growth
People who want to make sure that their career continues moving forward need to be sure to focus on constant self-improvement.
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What Older Job Seekers Should Know About Resumes
Whether a job seeker is 25 or 50, designing a good resume has more to do with the content and format than the age of the candidate.
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Resume Writing is about Using the Right Words
Writing a resume means saying the right thing in the right way in order to attract the right kind of attention. Make sure to use the right words.
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Never Arrive Late at Work Again
Being late is not just about the individual. Chronic tardiness can negatively impact coworkers and a career.
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How to Correct Workplace Mistakes
People make mistakes. It's part of being human. However, doing something stupid at work can easily sideline a career if the situation isn't handled quickly and properly.
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The Best Way to Increase Personal Productivity
Increasing personal productivity is not just about doing more with less. It's about ensuring that what gets done actually needs to be done and then making a plan.
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A Job Interview is More than Just a Conversation
Sometimes job seekers forget that the interview is just as much about what is said as what is not said.
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Building Adventure and Travel into a Career
Think that a career that offers travel in the job description sounds exciting? Here are some options.
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Should Employees Follow their Boss Out the Door?
When a great boss leaves for a new job, sometimes employees are tempted to go along. Just make sure it's the right move.
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Building a Great Reputation at Work
Creating a reputation is not the same as getting a reputation. Know how to build the right work reputation to succeed.
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Finding Work without Previous Experience
For anyone who has just graduated from high school or college or who wants to change careers, here are six tips on how to get a foot in the door.
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How Informational Job Interviews Help Careers
Never heard of an informational job interview? It's time to find out why they are so useful.
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Turn a High School Diploma into a Good Job
Only have a high school education? Want to find a career that pays well? Here are ten to consider.
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Jump Back into a Career after a Long Absence
Jumping back into a career after a long absence due to family obligations, illness or another reason can be tough. Here are five important steps to take before return.
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Wrong Advice Can Create the Wrong Resume
There is a lot of information on the Internet about how to create the perfect resume. Job seekers need to make sure they find the best advice.
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The Difference Between a CV and a Resume
Ever hear of a CV or curriculum vitae? It's not a resume, but it is similar and it's important to understand the difference between it and a resume.
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Handling Workplace Conflicts
Conflicts at work can disrupt the environment and make it difficult to get a job done. That's why it is important to have a workable solution.
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Eliminate Four Over-Used Resume Phrases
Look at most any resume and there are likely to be similarities. Not just in layout, but in the words used.
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How to Do it Better, Faster, Easier and for Less
The old saying "don't fix what ain't broke" can only take workers so far. There are times when updating a process or procedure is the smart move to make.
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Using Job Search Time and Skills Wisely
Searching for a job, whether voluntary or involuntary, takes a lot of time and energy. That is why it is important to use time and job search skills wisely.
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Creativity as a Soft Skill Enhances a Career
Soft skills - communication, organization, teambuilding - have always been important to career success. What about creativity?
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Highlight Desired Skills to Land a New Job
Because of the difficult economy competition is tough for jobs. Communicating the skills employers want will help simplify a job search.
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How to Dress for Career Success on a Budget
Want to look professional without breaking the bank on an office wardrobe? Here are some solutions to that age old commandant to dress for success.
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Knowing When it's Time to Quit a Job
It's important to pay attention to the clues that say things aren't right and when it's time to find a new job. Here are five signs to look for.
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The Job Interview is Over, Now What?
Just because a candidate walks out the door, it doesn't mean the interview process is over. Here are some important post-interview steps.
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Four Questions Not to Ask in a Job Interview
Want to wow them in the job interview? Don't ask these four questions.
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Five Easy Steps to Being Healthier
Shedding a few extra pounds and living a healthier life is not about fad diets and new-fangled exercise equipment. It's about doing things simply.
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The Three Cs of Great Resume Writing
When job seekers create their resume they need to keep the three Cs in mind - clarity, content and cohesion.
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