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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

However, even after taking many classes on the various programs I still haven’t gotten any new tasks. How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? HR will usually call 2-3 people for a quick phone chat.

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5 Tips for Becoming Valuable in a New Job

On The Job

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. For example, does the boss prefer face-to-face communication or phone calls and e-mail? Finally, you get the position you desire.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

Atkins says class action lawsuits related to wage and hour claims outnumber all other class action lawsuits combined. That includes, she says, anything introduced into the work environment with personal handheld devices such as smart phones, which can show videos or photos. Social networking. million, she says.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

No one can really predict what the several years will bring in the job market, but it’s clear that everyone has to make more of an investment in their future. That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Twitter Tips for Job Seekers

On The Job

It's a terrific way to expand the all important "loose network" that is likely to result in an opportunity. This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. Do Online Classes Make Sense for Your Career?

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations.

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