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Unusual Jobs you never would have thought of

Jun 30, 2011 No Comments by

With graduation just around the corner, college seniors are thinking about the future. Sure, there are always the standard career choices — doctor, lawyer, teacher — but there are plenty of other options no one ever hears about. Some sound tempting, like a professional waterslide tester, while others will make you count your blessings (ahem, [...]

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Designing a professional CV with Microsoft Word

Jul 06, 2010 14 Comments by

So you have worked with sweat and tears writing your CV, and now you are ready to turn it into an incredible designed creation. It is a shame that, with the freedom of modern computers and fancy software, comes the chance of abusing and smothering your CV with exessive design. With CVs, both non-designers and [...]

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What to Write in a Follow Up Email After Your Interview

Jun 03, 2010 3 Comments by

It used to be proper etiquette to send a thank you card after your interview, which is still an acceptable practice.  However, nowadays you can appropriately thank an interviewer by sending them an email, which is faster and easier for both parties.  Make sure you ask your interviewer for their business card before your interview [...]

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Professional CV Writers: Tips From CV Writers Part II

May 31, 2010 No Comments

In a previous article called “How to Create a Professional CV – Tips From Professional CV Writers” I covered important points about creating a professional CV such as selecting your industry, emphasizing past accomplishment, your goals and personality traits. In this article we will continue covering professional CV writing tips which come directly from professional [...]

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Professional CV Writers: Tips From CV Writers Part I

May 31, 2010 No Comments

In this article I will cover some inside tips given from professional cv writers. Do as they do and you will win in creating a professional CV. Selecting your industry A professional CV writer will first enquire into the industry you want to work in. This step is important as it determines the later steps [...]

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Using Twitter To Find A Job

May 27, 2010 1 Comment

If you’re among the millions of people looking for work, there’s one more social networking site you may have to join: Twitter. If the thought of signing on to yet another online network makes you shudder, consider Kyle Flaherty’s story. He left his marketing position in Boston last spring determined to find an in-house public [...]

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