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How Do I Stay Focused During a Job Hunt?

Finding volunteer work in your field and freelance projects in this tight economy should not be a problem, use your networking contacts, watch job boards and interest groups on LinkedIn and elsewhere. Continue reading

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How Should College Students Be Job Hunting?

The tips echo points in my book, namely that everything you do, whether in school or on a job, should be directed to making you a more salable commodity in the job market. Continue reading

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Can You Find a New Job After Taking a Buyout?

A reader took a corporate buyout, thinking he would be able to find a new position in a different city. It didn’t work out that way, read some of the lessons he learned and how he’s adapted. Continue reading

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Job Opening: Food Technologist, Indianapolis

Food technologist, Indianapolis Continue reading

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Where Do You Look for Job Ads?

A warning on any site you visit for job ads, never send money to anyone, scams abound when it comes to job-hunting. Continue reading

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Job Posting: University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is hiring a strategic relationship manager. Continue reading

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What Makes a Good Cover Letter?

I wrote about cover letters recently, using one of mine as an example. Recently, in a discussion I was involved in on a Northwestern alumni listserv, I saw another and asked the author if I could run it on my … Continue reading

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How Do You Deal with Age Discrimination?

Harping on the age issue, however, will get you nowhere. Emphasize your abilities and your knowledge of the current business scene. Continue reading

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Job Posting: Editor Openings in Chicago Area

I routinely receive a wide range of job openings, both from job sites like Indeed.com and from groups I belong to. From time to time, I’ll post openings I receive here and also on my jobs page to help you … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Sales Rep in L.A.

I routinely receive a wide range of job openings, both from job sites like Indeed.com and from groups I belong to. From time to time, I’ll post openings I receive here and also on my jobs page to help you … Continue reading

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