On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

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. Those workers who are willing to pitch in and help out are seen as a benefit the company and other employees.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Phil Haynes says it’s these kinds of blunders that can prevent a job seeker from finding a position, but he says a revamped strategy can help bring success. Do your homework. Do walk out the door.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Heres the column I did for Gannett: They have been called unflattering names such as the “Entitlement Generation” or “Generation Me,” but young people seeking jobs these days may have a new name: realistic. Interning is supposed to get you ahead, to help you find a job but now it seems people are just taking advantage. I think so.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. If the company won’t fund your efforts, look for free webinars or podcasts online that provide experts to expand your knowledge. Get more training.

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