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“Unfollowed By Employment”

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by ResumeBear.

Being “Fired” is redefined for the Social Media Age by this comic. Visit the Unfollowed by employment link below for the original larger version of this comic and visit Agent-X Comics for more cartoons by this artist.

Unfollowed by employment | Agent-X Comics

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We want to hear from YOU!

Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by ResumeBear.

In keeping with the spirit of the new year, and the dawn of the new decade, for the next six weeks the Resume Bear team is asking our readers to send in YOUR stories! Tell us your inspirational, memorable, or just “different” job related moments. It could be almost anything; your individual unemployment story, or [...]

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“Oops, Better Not Post That”

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

Texting, Twitter, Facebook and other forms of social media are here to stay. Their impact, good or bad, is being felt in the workplace. Managers are struggling to understand why younger workers feel they must text and tweet throughout their workdays, while SM junkies are often oblivious to why their bosses prefer they don’t.
Die-hard tweeters [...]

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Embarrassing Interview Moments and How to Avoid Them

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

Most people are on their best behavior when meeting with hiring managers during a job interview, but sometimes, interviewing applicants do things which are nothing short of bizarre. Executives were asked to recount the most embarrassing job interview moments they had heard about or witnessed themselves. Here are some of their strangest, embarrassing, amusing, and [...]

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20 Things Job Seekers Shouldn’t Say on Twitter

Posted on 15. Jul, 2009 by ResumeBear.

With digital screenings becoming as popular as drug testing and reference checks it is more important than ever that you watch what you say online. It may seem harmless now, but it could be the thing that keeps you from getting a job in the future. Several students I spoke with mentioned that they were required to friend their potential employer on Facebook and Linkedin prior to being offered a summer internship.

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Survey Reveals Worst E-Mail Mistakes Made on the Job

Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by ResumeBear.

Most professionals have experienced at least one cringe-inducing moment after they’ve hit “send,” a new survey suggests. Nearly eight in 10 advertising and marketing executives polled confess they’ve made a mistake when sending e-mail.

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2009 Valuation of the Mom Job

Posted on 06. May, 2009 by ResumeBear.

In honor of Mother’s Day this coming weekend, we thought we would share this Mom Salary Survey with you.  Salary.com, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, announced today the results of its annual Mom Salary Survey. For 2009, Salary.com™ determined that the time mothers spend performing the 10 most [...]

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30 Ways to Lose a Job on Twitter

Posted on 10. Apr, 2009 by ResumeBear.

If you are searching for a job or applying to a college or even just hoping to keep the job you have you should be very careful what you say and post online. Four out of five recruiters regularly run web searches to screen job applicants. Potential employers and colleges may find your online profile and make judgment calls based on what they discover. With all of the innovative websites popping up it’s getting easier than ever to screen students and candidates online.

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6 Comedy Classics – Job-Related Video Clips

Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by ResumeBear.

Enjoy a respite from your job search with these classic video clips. Not only are they funny, but you may learn something to help your job search go more smoothly.

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Creativity & The Job Market : It Pays!

Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by ResumeBear.

In today’s job market, it’s the creative job-seeker who often gets the job. Being willing to try new and unusual job-hunting strategies, as well as being persistent and demonstrating that you’re willing to do what it takes, can help you beat out the competition – and can even lead to a position created just for you.

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15 Job Interview Horror Stories

Posted on 26. Jan, 2009 by ResumeBear.

We’ve all been there: the dreaded job interview. As unnerving and stressful as they are it’s to be expected that mishaps are bound to take place. Here is a list of the 15 worst job interview calamities that will leave yours in the dust. Next time you bomb an interview, feel free to check this [...]

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