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Upgrading Your Skills

Improving your credentials is a good way to set yourself apart from your competition. Most people don't have the time to get an additional degree, but there are options for improving your skills and your marketability.

Individuality in a Job Search

Individuality is a characteristic we value greatly. Whether we are seeking our 15 minutes of fame, expressing ourselves through fashion or are proud of a small quirk in our personality, we are all unique and, hopefully, proud of our individuality.

Greg Paulus Searches for a Job in Football

A lot of people are considering career changes. The economy has declined and opportunities are scarce. Many people see no future in the career they have been in and are looking for an alternative. For NCAA athletes that are not going to make it in the pros,

Know the Pace of the Hiring Process

One of the biggest mistakes I see job seekers make is pushing the hiring process faster than the company wants. Most hiring managers and companies have a process they follow. The process is designed to meet their needs, not the job seeker's.

How to Select a New Career

Recessions are a time of change for a lot of people. A downturn forces people to leave jobs at unsuccessful companies and seek work at more successful firms. In this process, many people will change careers, leaving industries that are overstaffed for industries that are understaffed. As

How to Fail at a Job Fair

A month ago, I attended a job fair. As an executive recruiter, my primary goal at job fairs is to build my database. I can never be sure what my clients are going to want in the future, so I need to cover all the bases.

Spam and Your Job Search

In an active job search, you will send and post your resume a number of places. Some of these may be publicly accessible, allowing anyone to obtain your email address. This can lead to a tremendous amount of spam. There are ways you can control the spam