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Do You Know Someone Who Could Fill These Positions?

Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by ResumeBear.

Guest Blogger – Dave Lakhani

Our “guest blogger” this week is Dave Lakhani. He is not a recruiter, or associated in any way with HR, or job boards, or services related to job hunting. He is not hiring, but he sent out a short email to his mailing list this week to spread the word [...]

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Personal Recommendations: Your Most Valuable Asset

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by ResumeBear.

Personal employee recommendations are widely considered to be the single best way for employers to find reliable new hires in the vastly oversaturated job market. With so many potentially qualified job seekers looking for work, many managers strongly prefer considering applicants who have been previously recommended by a trusted colleague, or valued employee. Scoring the [...]

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Five More Career Options for Those Without College Degrees

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by ResumeBear.

In our last article we suggested five promising careers that are accessible for those who never finished college.  After some additional research on this popular topic, we found some more even higher-paying positions for those missing the Bachelors degree to excel in. The following occupations do require some training, be it through community college, certification [...]

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Breaking the $25/hr Barrier – Without a Four Year Degree

Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by ResumeBear.

One common hurdle many job seekers regularly face is not having a four year college degree. The good news is there are still some prominent career choices with room for advancement that might be available to you. You can even compare salaries using a handy salary widget.

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It’s Not Too Late to Take Advantage of Holiday Networking

Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by ResumeBear.

In past articles, we have discussed the benefits of holiday networking. Because of the natural boost in good cheer and overall friendliness the holidays can bring, many have found through festive business networking that they find the opportunity to meet, and connect more comfortably with some of their most important business contacts. The distinctively positive [...]

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2010 Jobs Forecast – Signs of Improvement

Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

The fourth quarter of 2009 shows encouraging trends for the U.S. economy, but what does this mean for jobs during 2010? Conditions are considerably better than the free fall of a year ago and economists are cautiously optimistic about job gains during 2010.

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5 Ways to Become Indispensable To Your Boss

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

Businesses market products and services by creating niches – and that’s how you should think about your career. While no one is truly indispensable, if you create a niche for yourself at your workplace, and especially with your boss, you will become vital to the success of your organization. Once you become an essential employee, [...]

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Holiday Networking Can Lead to the Perfect Job

Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

Some career counselors would advise you to take a break from your job search to invigorate your mind and body during the busy and hectic holiday season. The reasoning behind this approach is that taking the time to meditate on your goals and motivating yourself during the December month will help rejuvenate your job hunt [...]

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Shop for a Job During the Holidays

Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

The job hunt during the holiday season might seem a little slower than usual to many right now, but the good news is that some career experts say that the holiday months can be a time for job applicants to make a more dynamic first impression.

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5 Character Qualities or Skill sets that Employers’ are looking For in YOU

Posted on 06. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

Finding a good job in the current market can be a long, and often challenging process. Any tips and tricks we can use to improve our chances of landing that great position are valuable assets. The Resume Bear team did a little research to uncover the top 5 personal qualities or other generalized skills that employers are looking for in a great employee and try to find during the hiring process.

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New Study Shows Companies ill-equipped to Train; New Hires Unable to Perform

Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by ResumeBear.

It is critical in this overly crowded and difficult job market to possess the correct skills needed to perform effectively in any new job situation. Proper training is essential to being successful in any field. Although it seems like it should be a simple concept, in the past it is one that has not been [...]

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