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Preparing for the Interview

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had an interview at 11, but I was busy with my job, my father was in the hospital and I was trying to arrange an engagement party for my daughter. I just didn’t have time to bring my clothes to the dry cleaner, and worse than that I had an inch of grey roots showing and I hadn't coloured my hair. It ended up I did get the job.

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3 Bad Habits That Hurt Job Chances

On The Job

You may begin calling contacts to check on job openings, or help your kid write a resume or cover letter. But much of the job hunt is a waiting game, and you and your child will have to be patient. You want a stickler for rules to spot the bad manners that could trip up your child in an interview lunch or dinner.

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My Today Show Appearance

On The Job

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. That’s because I had followed the advice of experts I had been interviewing over the years. They had always told me that the key to any good interview is to prepare, prepare, prepare. I practiced.

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What the Brady Bunch Can Teach You About Finding the Right Job

On The Job

I think it's that way for many people who get caught up in interviewing for a job they really, really want. We all know that when we interview we're supposed to ask intelligent questions about the job, the company, the industry, etc. What are some other things a job candidate should look for when interviewing?

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Survey Shows Younger Workers Most Comfortable Job Hunting While Employed

Office Dynamics

July 25, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- They say the best time to look for a job is when you already have one. Nearly three-quarters ( 73 percent ) of workers interviewed by Accountemps indicated they would not have a problem looking for new employment before leaving their current firm. Bring a change of clothes so nothing seems amiss.