You know you need a job, and you know that being on a career path is the best option, but do you know what it is that you should be doing? Or what about, what you’d like to be doing?
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Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Application
Many times, job seekers make their first mistake by not properly completing the job application. Keep the following 12 tips in mind to effectively complete your next job application.
Navigating Employment Challenges When Applying for Jobs
So you’re looking to apply for a job. This process can be overwhelming, but keeping these tips in mind can help make it much easier.
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What to Do If You’re Being Bullied at Work
Bullying has become a mainstream concern in recent years, particularly among young people, but the awareness raised about bullying behavior has started to affect people of all ages and in all places.
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Seven Surprising Social Networking Opportunities
When considering your professional development think through what your online presence consists of, and if that is the personal brand you would like on display to others. Once you have perfected your professional online presence, here are some sites to help build your network.
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How to Structure a Great Cover Letter
When you apply for a job using a résumé, your cover letter will likely be the first thing that a recruiter or hiring manager will see. One of the most important things to do is to keep the letter short and to the point. That’s not very much space to tell your whole story, but using the following structure can help you organize your thoughts and make you a more attractive candidate.
Find the Right Program by Knowing Your Interests First
You’ll be asked to consider a lot of things when trying to select the training or education program that will form the foundation of your career—cost, time, requirements, commitments and more are what you should consider when choosing a specific program. But the most basic thing, whether you’re going to be trained for the right career type, can be harder to know. So how do you know which is the best option?
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Rediscover Your True Self through Self-assessment
It’s never too late to take a self assessment and personality test. They offer questions about our likes, dislikes and needs. The answers can help us rediscover what we want to be as adults.
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Wealth Management with Any Income
Maybe you’ve seen the ads on TV, or while you’re out and about: Financial consulting, investment services, portfolio management, etc. It can sound impossible even to a person with a relatively comfortable middle-class income! Those services, though, can extend to anybody, as can the practices of smart money management and building a more secure financial future. Here are a few simple things that you can do.
How to Answer Four Common Job Application Sections
Most application questions are pretty straightforward, but there are a few boxes where your answers might make the difference between your application moving forward or getting tossed out. Below are some tips for how to navigate the trickier application sections.
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Résumé 101: Which Résumé Type Is Right for You?
There are three main types of résumés: chronological, functional and combination. While all contain the same basic elements, they play to different strengths and work experience. Use this advice to use each type in the right situation.
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