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If you are mid-career, out of work and looking, you’ve probably already figured this one out: The tried-and-true job-hunting techniques that served you so well in the past no longer fill the bill.
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May 13th, 2010 12:17 PM
7 Little-Known Reasons You’re Not Getting Hired
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Extacy
If you’re job hunting you’re surely aware of the most egregious and common no-nos: showing up for the interview ten minutes late; answering your phone during the interview; handing over a resume riddled with typos; using a silly-sounding E-mail address; failing to demonstrate you’ve researched the employer; bad-mouthing your last boss; neglecting to follow up.
April 11th, 2010 1:30 PM
6 Career-Killing Facebook Mistakes
by:Extacy
With more than 400 million active visitors, Facebook is arguably the most popular social networking site out there. And while the site is known for the casual social aspect, many users also use it as a professional networking tool. With that kind of reach, Facebook can be a valuable tool for connecting to former and current colleagues, clients and potential employers. In fact, surveys suggest that approximately 30% of employers are using Facebook to screen potential employees — even more than those who check LinkedIn, a strictly professional social networking site. Don’t make these Facebook faux-pas — they might cost you a great opportunity.
March 29th, 2010 10:30 PM
Honeymoon Tester is Latest Dream Job
by:Extacy
Wanted: Luxury-loving couples available to globetrot for six months and get paid to test out the most romantic wedding and honeymoon destinations around the world.
March 29th, 2010 10:15 PM
How to Keep More Money in Your Wallet
by:Extacy
Not only does paying in cash make you more careful with your money, but the size of the bills you have can affect your spending habits too.
March 29th, 2010 10:00 PM
New Job Alert #3: Professional Tweeter
by:Extacy
Cosmopolitan has an article on the April 2010 issue about new jobs that are fun, and are so incredible that they are just unbelievable. Some of these jobs are one-timers just so you can earn a few extra cash, but others offer a possible career path. Here is one of the new wacky positions currently hiring:
March 28th, 2010 8:45 PM
New Job Alert #2: Doggy Flight Attendant
by:Extacy
Cosmopolitan has an article on the April 2010 issue about new jobs that are fun, and are so incredible that they are just unbelievable. Some of these jobs are one-timers just so you can earn a few extra cash, but others offer a possible career path. Here is one of the new wacky positions currently hiring:
March 28th, 2010 6:15 PM
Little Things That Eat Up Your Paycheck
by:Extacy
If the joy of being flush with dough on payday seems more fleeting than ever, read on. We point out sneaky cash suckers and offer tips on stretching your hard-earned dollars.
March 28th, 2010 4:45 PM
New Job Alert #1: Speed Decorator
by:Extacy
Cosmopolitan has an article on the April 2010 issue about new jobs that are fun, and are so incredible that they are just unbelievable. Some of these jobs are one-timers just so you can earn a few extra cash, but others offer a possible career path. Here is one of the new wacky positions currently hiring:
March 15th, 2010 9:15 AM
Out of Work? Meet Your New Best-Friend
by:Extacy
Decent job listings are pretty scarce these days — which is why it’s more important than ever to get your résumé in front of the top headhunters in your field. Executive-search professionals serve their client companies by quietly cherry-picking candidates for high-level jobs, many of which are never advertised. And if you’re not on the [...]
March 1st, 2010 4:00 PM
Earn Doctor’s Salary with a BA Degree
by:Extacy
Everyone wants to earn a hefty salary in their careers, and it’s no secret that some of the highest-paid people are doctors, dentists and lawyers. It’s even less of a secret that those careers aren’t easy to come by. They require years of schooling — something that not everyone can (or wants to) handle. But [...]
February 24th, 2010 7:14 PM
9 Things that Seal the Deal for Hiring Managers
by:Extacy
Whether you got the job — or you didn’t — most job seekers want to know why. Why were you chosen over the next guy? Or, better yet, why weren’t you? Was it your experience, your attitude, your interview answers, your outfit? We decided to ask hiring managers directly: What seals the deal when you [...]
February 16th, 2010 9:38 PM
Should You Fake Your Job References?
by:Extacy
Every day, William Schmidt gives job seekers with a not-so-great job history, a gap on their résumé or even a criminal record, a second chance. How does he do it? He fabricates job references to cover up their sordid pasts. Schmidt is the founder of CareerExcuse.com, a Web site that says it will fill any [...]
February 12th, 2010 4:15 PM
Five Jobs for Internet Enthusiasts
by:Extacy
Are you an online enthusiast? The dictionary doesn’t have a definition for it just yet, but if it were to exist, I suspect it would look something like this: Internet enthusiast (n): 1. One whose hand has molded to fit the contour of the computer mouse; 2. One who feels energized by the glow of [...]
