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4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt

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Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Then they get initiated into this job market.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

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Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Ask “If not now, then when?”

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. December 21, 2009 4:39 AM Anita said. Anthony, That's great! 5 tips for working at home with your significant o.

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

On The Job

He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. Go knock on doors. November 18, 2009 2:09 PM Anita said.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But are they going to be different?

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