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Hello Seven’s Rachel Rodgers Is Showing Marginalized Groups Become Millionaires in the Making

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And it comes from having a clear-cut vision, determining what that vision will cost and assessing your existing skill set to help you navigate your way there. RR: I was looking at different places to work, but this was during the 2008 recession, so there were more lawyers graduating than there were actual jobs.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008. These students can choose between courses that teach both core soft skills, such as “ communications ” or “community and culture,” and hard technical skills. They yearned for more and they knew they had the skill set to accomplish more.

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4 Steps for Dealing With a Hated New Job

On The Job

When you accepted the job, you were excited about the new opportunities chance to enhance your skills. When you begin interviewing for a new position, you may want to avoid putting such a short-term job on your resume. This post originally ran in 2008 But three months later, all you can think of, is “ What was I thinking?”

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How to Never Be a Victim Again

On The Job

Remember what 2008 felt like? Why didn't I keep my skills/certifications up-to-date?" Do you have a resume ready? Are your skills up to date? Look at the person's skills, education, background and connections. Pretty grim years. Big mistake. No one should ever forget what that felt like. The sleepless nights.

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Melba Duncan on the Hot Skills EAs Need For 2009 and Beyond

Stellar Assistants

Duncan in job interviews, and have even quoted her in resume' cover letters. The first was in AdminAdvantage (if you don't already subscribe to this publication - I highly endorse it), dated November - December 2008 ( [link] ). I've attempted to "channel" Ms. I've scoured the Internet, Amazon, and bookstores for publications by Ms.

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Successful Resumés

Laughing all the Way to Work

Updated this article February 13, 2008 [link] Unfortunately, in one job I had I was involved on the downside of government downsizing, but I feel that even during a seemingly bad experience, you can always learn something positive. One of the many things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing.

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For Beginners: Keyboarding

Administrative Arts

For those just starting out in the clerical field, I cannot stress enough working on your keyboarding skills. Boost Your Resume, Become Bilingual. Top 10 Posts of 2008. Interviewing Skills: Turning an Interview into a Job. These will be posted to the category For Beginners and will include For Beginners in the title.