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

Success

So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008. We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” In 2008, World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els and his wife Liezl Els went public with their son Ben’s autism diagnosis.

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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?" Catch up on what the person is doing, such as the current challenges. Learn something new. Take a free online course, sign up for a community college class or attend a seminar. Do you have a resume ready? Up your game.

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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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Networking Key for Vets to Find a Job

On The Job

In 2008, when Jessie Canella returned home from Iraq where he had been deployed as a Marine, he wasn't sure how to get a job in the civilian world. Canella soon learned what other job seekers have discovered: Competing with thousands of others online is often like throwing a resume into a black hole. He declined.

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Employer Embraces Older Workers

On The Job

She earned her master's degree just one month shy of her 50th birthday in 2008, entering what she knew was a very difficult job market. Her age coupled with the recession and limited experience in her new field of recreation programming for seniors should have added up to tough times for Ashley. They think I'm 20," she says, laughing.

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Set Yourself Apart from the Competition » Make or Break Moments

Make or Break Moments

It was simple to set up the account and post the job and before long I had 40 people apply for the job. Each had a resume, test scores of the tests they’d volunteered to take to show their abilities and each provided a cover letter and their hourly rate. How do you set yourself apart from the competition?

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Construction Work Ahead–Part 1 of 4

The Marq

So much so that the economic meltdown of 2008 didn’t seem to affect him, even though he worked in the construction industry as a Senior Project Manager. In this and the posts that will follow, he shares his story and the lessons learned along the way. Eric’s message asked for a copy of my resume. He was given my resume by Erik.

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