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Ten Things to do if your really, really hate your job

 By Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. - If you hate your job, read this article before you quit! You'll find new ways to think about where you are and what you can do next. (Added: 25-Dec-2001 Hits: 605 )

Tips for Requesting a Raise

 By Bonnie Lowe - How to convince your boss you're worth more than you're being paid. (Added: 24-Aug-2004 Hits: 1098 )

Judging a Book By Its Cover: How to Write a Cover Letter

 By Laura Edwards, Resident Headhunter, ExecSearches.com - The cover letter is the dust jacket of your resume, and the recruiter’s first introduction to your voice. A cover letter not only adds another dimension to your application, it also shows the recruiter you can write. Yet, from easy to catch mistakes like forgetting to change the name of the company in the address block to larger issues of quantity, substance, and tone, a bad cover letter can torpedo your hopes on landing an interview. (Added: 29-May-2001 Hits: 1632 )

Job Interviews: the ABC's

 By Wayne Parker - In our competitive economy, job interviews are no longer the "chit-chat" sessions of yesterday. Interviews are the measure of a prospective employee's appearance, communication skills and fit with corporate culture are measured. (Added: 15-May-2001 Hits: 811 )

Re-Entering the Workforce

 By Julie O'Malley - What is the single-most important asset one needs upon re-entering the workforce? If you think self-confidence, you are correct. Read the author's experience at re-gaining hers. (Added: 11-Dec-2008 Hits: 341 )

18 Common Interview Questions with Suggested Answers

 By Job Searching: Technical - Before you head out to a job interview, it's a good idea to practice answering the types of questions employers will likely ask. Here are samples of the more common questions, with suggested answers and links to more. (Added: 23-Sep-2001 Hits: 6156 )

Job Survival Skills For A New Century

 By Dave Bowman - What will it take to survive and prosper in the new millennium? New and different skills will be needed to keep jobs and/or move into new ones. (Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 783 )

Plan your performance review BEFORE you start the job

 By Cathy Goodwin, PhD - Don't wait six months or a year to learn what your new boss wants. Set the record straight before you dive in. (Added: 20-Jan-2002 Hits: 593 )

The 50 Best Careers of 2011 - US News and World Report

 By ALEXIS GRANT - It's useful to know what industries and careers are showing growth, and what areas are tightening up in terms of the job market this year and in future. This article walks through the best careers for the year 2011. (Added: 3-Oct-2011 Hits: 162 )

Does your personality suit your job

 By Armando Gomez - Does Your Personality Suit Your Job? Choosing a position to match your character is as important as getting a job. No one wants to end up in a job they abhor, day in and day out... (Added: 22-Nov-2001 Hits: 1693 )

Employ Me Because of My Age, Not in Spite of It

 By Jan Andersen - A candid and enlightening article on ageism in the workplace, including the personal experiences of the author, who was disciminated against at the tender age of 29. (Added: 22-Oct-2002 Hits: 599 )

Ten tips to reduce stress of relocation

 By Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. - Sometimes a career change calls for a move across town or around the world. Here's how to reduce stress and transform the move into a creative life transition. (Added: 25-Dec-2001 Hits: 664 )

Choosing The Right Career With Myers - Briggs Type Indicator

 By Joseph Kolezynski - A tool that many career counselors are using to help individuals answer the above question is the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. The MBTI designed by Katherine Cook Briggs (1875-1968) and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Meyers (1897-1980) provides clients insight into understanding their interests and how they may wish to live their lives. The test is based psychologist Carl Jung's (1875-1961) theory of psychological types (Added: 23-Feb-2001 Hits: 1007 )

Career Move

 By Colin Ong TS - In this article, tips will be provided about making the best decisions in career progression. (Added: 29-May-2002 Hits: 861 )

A Personal 'Mission Statement' Spells Success!

 By Dave Bowman - One of the latest "techniques for success" is the personal mission statement. Motivational and management gurus say these can be as effective in our own lives as they are in organizations. The real question is, how well do they really work in organizations? (Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 832 )

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