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The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

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You’ve optimized your resume. While statistically the start of the new year brings with it the hottest months to get hired, September is looking like a potential second choice, with employers heading into the holiday season, potentially needing more help and coming off the summer lull. Have your resume ready to go. Tramelle D.

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What Companies Can Learn from the Southwest Airlines Crisis

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Most travelers anticipate holiday air travel to be fraught with minor annoyances, winter weather and a greater volume of fliers—all likely to lead to a few hours’ delay or even some cancellations. Normal operations have since resumed.

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Networking Key for Vets to Find a Job

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Read this story I did for Gannett/USAToday and promise yourself that you'll spend some time this Thanksgiving holiday giving thanks for our military and their families. Canella soon learned what other job seekers have discovered: Competing with thousands of others online is often like throwing a resume into a black hole. He declined.

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Yes, You Do Need to Start Applying for Internships This Early

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You may still be trying to recover from the holidays, but if you want a summer internship this year, you need to get busy -- right now. Don't pass up the opportunity to also tap into the school's alumni network. Here's what you need to do: 1. Do your homework. Research employers and industries that interest you. Reinvent the wheel.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

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.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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3 ways you can use the festive season to help your career

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With a diary full of social commitments, everyone is on their networking game and this spells opportunity for anyone wanting to expand their network, ready for a New Year’s job search. While businesses may close over the break, their staff holiday with you. Check out OpenColleges and Udemy for inspiration.

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

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When you increase the employee’s responsibilities and give them a higher-level job title without added pay, you are giving them a reason to leave the company in search of fair compensation and making it easier for them to find a better-paying job at a competing employer by building their resume.