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What to Include When a Job Application Requires Writing Samples
Stan from Great Falls, MT, asks, “I’m applying for an office job that involves some writing, and the employer wants me to submit some writing samples. I’ve never had to do this before. Can you help?”
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Are Payday Loans a Good Idea?
Bill from Detroit, MI, asks "There's a check cashing and payday loan store near my office and it seems like an easy way to get quick cash. But my neighbor said she had trouble with the loan got there. What do you about payday loans."
Seeking a Job? How to Market Yourself to Employers
Judy from Denton, TX, asks "I'm currently unemployed and looking for a job. I have a lot of great skills and experience, but I'm not very comfortable selling myself to potential employers. Any advice?"
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Don't Sweat It! Tips for Keeping Cool While Staying in Dress Code
Mary from Sioux City, IA, asks, "My commute to in the summer is smoking hot, and not in a good way. But flip flops and tank tops are banned. How can I keep my cool and my job?"
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Don’t Sweat It! Tips for Keeping Cool While Staying in Dress Code
Mary from Sioux City, IA, asks, "My commute to in the summer is smoking hot, and not in a good way. But flip flops and tank tops are banned. How can I keep my cool and my job?"
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Career Catch-22: What to Do When a Promotion Threatens Your Benefits
Eloise from Naples, FL, asks, “I just got offered a promotion, but if I take it, I’ll lose my housing benefit. I don’t think I can swing rent on my own in this city. What are my options?"
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Tips to Stay Up to Date On Office Technology
Frank from Las Cruces, NM asks “I'm a senior that's just returned to work. How can I stay on top of new technology in the office?"
Seven Tips for Finding a Better Work-Life Balance
Pia from Santa Cruz, CA, asks, “I put in 110 percent at work and overtime almost every day and have reputation as a hard worker. Now that my kids are out for the summer, I’d like to be better and balancing my work time and family time. Any suggestions?"
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How to Include Volunteer Experience on Your Résumé
Leanne from Burlington, VT, asks, "I need to do community service to meet my high school requirement. Will this help me build my résumé?”
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Four Questions to Find Greater Job Satisfaction
Rick from South Bend, IN, asks, "I do my work and do it well, but I don’t really get much satisfaction from my work. Am I in the wrong job?"
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On the Move? Tips for Finding a Job as a Military Spouse
Rachel from Houston, TX, asks, “My husband is on active duty. I want to work, but employers don’t like it that I’m unsure where we’ll be in six months. Any advice?”
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