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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

Take classes or get new certifications to demonstrate you're staying current. Your resume has got to be free of typos, and you need to avoid a form cover letter. It's helpful if recommendations from others can laud your adaptability or your ability to be a self-starter. Sharpen your technology skills.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation

On The Job

If you dont think so, read this column I wrote for Gannett, and you may just change your mind: Maybe you put countless hours into carefully crafting a resume and cover letter. The key, he says, is remembering that from the moment you go online, your reputation is being formed. Do Online Classes Make Sense for Your Career?

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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