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Sending Big Brother Message With Your Resume

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 28, 2010 at 1:00 am
JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: When submitting ... (more)

What’s the Deal With Employment Agencies?

From
March 27, 2010 at 1:00 am

JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: After a long

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T.A.P. Q#464 – My Goal is Simple: Work for Vogue

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 26, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Dear Experts, What is your best advice for acquiring a position at your dream company? I’m passionate for journalism and fashion, so I would like to combine the two and work ... (more)

5 Reasons Why Your Social Network Isn’t Working

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 26, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Tai Goodwin “Are you on Facebook? What’s your Twitter handle? Send me the link to your LinkedIn profile.” Thousands of social networking ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#463 – Impress the Boss While on Vacation?

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March 25, 2010 at 12:32 pm

Dear Experts,
In two weeks, I’m taking my first week-long vacation since starting my current job a year ago. Do you have any tips for impressing my boss while I’m on

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Job Seeking: Does Luck Exist?

From
March 25, 2010 at 1:00 am

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rosa Vargas
What is luck?
How is it some job seekers seem to attract career opportunities easier than others are who possess the same qualifications

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3 Tips for Finding Federal Job Opportunities Right for You

From
March 24, 2010 at 4:35 pm

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Dr. Daphne Houston
Many federal job seekers think their federal job search starts when they get on the main federal job board, USAjobs.com. But

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T.A.P. Q#462 – Oops! I Applied for the Wrong Position

From
March 24, 2010 at 12:04 pm

Dear Experts,
I recently found a job I really wanted to apply for. I spent a lot of time crafting my responses to the job inquiry, making sure they were just right. When I received

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The Importance of “Staying in the Loop” at Work

From
March 24, 2010 at 1:00 am

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Andy Robinson
Information is power. Knowledge is power. At work, information and knowledge allow us to be at our best and contribute in a highly

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My Career Advice for Michelle ‘Bombshell’ McGee

From
March 23, 2010 at 4:18 pm

By CAREEREALISM founder, J.T. O’Donnell
I got a call from Amanda Ernst today – an editor for the hot new entertainment and lifestyle website, Crushable.com. She was

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T.A.P. Q#461 – Interviews: Tips for Dealing With Nervous Twitch

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Dear Experts, Do you have any tips for dealing with a nervous twitch during interviews? My leg constantly moves up and down when I get nervous. If I concentrate too hard on not ... (more)

TELL US America: What Do You Think About Temporary Staffing Agencies?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 22, 2010 at 5:44 pm
By CAREEREALISM founder, J.T. O’Donnell I often get asked by job seekers who are looking for full-time employment if they should even bother to register with a staffing agency, ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#460 – I Called Hiring Manager the Wrong Name

From
March 22, 2010 at 11:18 am

Dear Experts,
I was on an interview last Friday and spent an hour talking to the hiring manager. I thought the meeting when great, UNTIL I got home and was writing my thank-you

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What Shopping Habits Say About A Job Seeker

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 22, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM founder, J.T. O’Donnell If I had to choose the biggest mistake I see job seekers making right now, I’d say it’s diving into a job search without ... (more)

Are Unpaid Internships a SCAM?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 20, 2010 at 9:57 am
Dear J.T. & Dale: What do you think about the concept of unpaid internships? It has always been a pet peeve of mine. It’s a two-sided problem, where as long as students ... (more)

“Sorry You Got Sick…But, You’re Fired.”

From
March 20, 2010 at 9:28 am

Dear J.T. & Dale: Last summer I was seriously injured in an automobile accident. I survived and have fully recovered. Six weeks after the accident, my employer sent me a letter

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Mastering the Art (and Science) of Thank-You Letters

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 19, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Laura Labovich After interviews, job seekers typically send nondescript, cookie-cutter thank-you notes: “It was a pleasure meeting you and I ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#459 – How Do I Approach A Stranger?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Dear experts, I found a company in my town that I would love to work for. I have searched my LinkedIn connections and haven’t been able to find anyone who knows someone who ... (more)

Ace the Career Fair

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 18, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Emily Bennington With so many potential employers in one spot, you definitely want to make a good impression, right? So when thinking about your ... (more)

Twitter is the New Tool for Job Seekers

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 17, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Jessica Miller-Merrell Being in the job search is tough and as a job seeker you are not alone, especially with the more than 15 million who are ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#458 – I’m Not ‘Warm & Fuzzy’ – Now What?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 16, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Dear Experts, I just found out that I didn’t get a promotion I was up for. My mentor in the company took me out to lunch after I got the news. She told me, “They said ... (more)

ATTN America: It’s Your Turn! Be the Career Coach

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 16, 2010 at 11:51 am
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell As part of the syndicated column I write weekly, I get roughly 5-10 e-mails/day asking for advice. This is not as easy as it sounds. ... (more)

7 Steps to Using the Power of Intuition in Your Job Search

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 16, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Melissa Martin Have you had that experience of suddenly having a huge hunch something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#457 – Best Tip to Stay Motivated

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 15, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Dear Experts, I’ve been job searching for 6 months now. I now dread getting up every morning because I know I have to log on and look for work. I’ve tried everything. ... (more)

7 Executive Resume Mistakes That Can Sink Your Job Search

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
March 15, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Abby Locke If your job search strategy keeps running into a brick wall whenever you send out your executive resume or you are repeatedly receiving ... (more)