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Laid Off Before the Holidays? You Can Still Make the Season Bright

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Ive experienced four layoffs in mid-November over the past decadetwo of mine and two of my husbandsperfectly timed to put a damper on the holiday season. Below, I share my own survival strategies that got my family through multiple spells of unemployment during the holidays. I also spoke with Kelly Vincent, Psy.D.,

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The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

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You’ve optimized your resume. While statistically the start of the new year brings with it the hottest months to get hired, September is looking like a potential second choice, with employers heading into the holiday season, potentially needing more help and coming off the summer lull. Have your resume ready to go. Tramelle D.

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Why Sabbaticals Are Essential Breaks That Foster Personal and Professional Growth

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It is healthy to take a step back from work, enjoy life and be reminded of who you are without a job,” says Arissan Nicole, a career, resume and empowerment coach. “It She combined her one-week “wellness sabbatical” with vacation accrued and a December holiday break for a three-week friends and family reunion. “I

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How to Find a Holiday Job with Long-Term Potential

Office Dynamics

It’s fairly common for holiday job seekers to try to turn their seasonal positions into long-term and even permanent work. While not all holiday jobs turn into permanent ones, some do, and if you’re hoping to turn a holiday position into your next career opportunity, these tips will help : Avoid Retail.

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6 Signs You’ve Fallen Into The Employee Mentality Pit

Tips From T. Marie

Potential clients request a resume. A resume is something that is provided when applying for a job. Businesses don’t provide resumes. Rather than a resume, consider creating an information packet that can be sent to potential clients. The following are six signs you have fallen into the employee mentality pit: 1.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.