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3 Bad Habits That Hurt Job Chances

On The Job

You may begin calling contacts to check on job openings, or help your kid write a resume or cover letter. But much of the job hunt is a waiting game, and you and your child will have to be patient. Many etiquette lessons seem to fall by the wayside when a child goes to college. Invite old Aunt Edna to dinner.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. Here are some tips.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Job satisfaction is important. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks.