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

On The Job

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. Your chances of finding a job by just applying online are about 7 percent,” says Phil Haynes. Haynes is in a unique position to know how companies are hiring. Do your homework.

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5 tips for working at home with your significant other

On The Job

While they each have cell phones for business, they like to use the home land line for conference calls, so coordinated schedules make sure there isn’t a conflict. The Herricks admit that with any home-based job, there is a sense of isolation. “You need something to talk about.” • Have regular meetings. Stay connected.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

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. Hochwarter over the phone. That's why we often have multiple jobs. The good jobs are few and far between.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. These are ‘bet the company’ lawsuits,” she says. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy.

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