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Why You Should Start Your Own Business Today

Success

Now, he was out of a job. Having spent his entire adult life in corporate positions, he knew he could go job hunting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the number of “job losers and persons who completed temporary jobs” remained at about 2,800 in March, April and May 2022. Flexibility. Make more money.

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Tips for Vets Re-Entering the Civilian Workforce

On The Job

Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Despite Kearney''s enthusiasm for a new career, he admits, "I spun a lot of wheels initially" by applying for jobs online.

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How Veterans Can Find a Job in the Private Sector

On The Job

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Despite Kearney''s enthusiasm for a new career, he admits, "I spun a lot of wheels initially" by applying for jobs online.

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What to Do When You've Run Off Into a Career Ditch

On The Job

Rather youre trying to get a job, starting a new career, in mid-career, or thinking about retiring, you can never write the ending to your story. I see job seekers become demoralized when someone asks them, "So, what do you do?" And now there are no jobs and no one wants to hire me." Look at your past.

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

I know I always say I can’t believe how the time flies but I seriously can’t believe how quickly 2013 past us by! It was quick wasn’t it!? Do support your local networking group if you have one, if you don’t… well you should think about starting your own! I’m not just getting old!

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

And, I have even more in common with them: I needed a job when the economy was basically in the toilet. I decided to look into what the impact -- if any -- this difficult job market will have on young workers. While I wouldn't wish a recession on anyone, I do believe that it's been a good thing for Gen Y.

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