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  • "Would You Like Fries with That?"

    Published April 24, 2012

    One of the most difficult transitions American workers are having to make right now is the prospect of taking a lower-paying job. At this point in the unemployment cycle, it is not uncommon for job seekers to have to take a job for which they are overqualified. 

  • Why Don't They Call?

    Published April 11, 2012

    Sometimes there are reasons the phone hasn’t rung and the emails haven’t started to flow after you've applied for a job, and I wanted to address some of those issues this week.

  • Teen Spirit

    Published March 29, 2012

    When I was a teenager I was so eager to join the workforce (after years of babysitting) that I lied about my age so I could work at the mall. They found out, and I was dismissed a few weeks later, but I learned something important: if you have  the determination to work, you will, and it can start at any age. 

  • Networking (I Know You Hate It)

    Published March 13, 2012

    In a perfect world, your kick-booty resume, smiling personality and years of business school are all that is needed to show the hiring world you are the one they  need.  If only it worked that way!

  • In the Meantime...

    Published March 07, 2012

    Plenty of Americans are finding themselves in this “gray area” of being either over-qualified or under-qualified for open positions. Here are some ideas to get you through until the jobs market improves.

  • Retiring, But Not

    Published February 28, 2012

    With unemployment still stubbornly high in 2012, it’s not uncommon to show up for a job fair and see a line that wraps around the corner. But what if you are just looking for part-time work, something to keep you busy, and give you a little fun money on the side?

  • There's an App for that Job Search

    Published February 13, 2012

    There are more than 500,000 apps available for the iPhone and the iPad tablet, and it turns out many of them can help you get a job.

  • Look Good, Feel Good, Get Hired

    Published February 07, 2012

    A study by Duke University researchers found that CEOs are more likely to be rated as “competent”, and actually make more money, based just on appearance.  

  • Time to Play Dress 'Up'

    Published January 30, 2012

    Times have changed and we are going old school in this week’s job search article.   It’s time to clean up your act and take a real assessment of your external appearance.

  • Clean Up Your Space

    Published January 16, 2012

    Employers only need one good reason to not ask you in for a face-to-face interview, so take steps to improve your Internet footprint.