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Six Job Hunting Myths Debunked by Robert Half International Everyone wants to give job seekers advice, and while much of it is useful, some guidance may miss the mark. Because the employment market is constantly changing, ideas that once worked well may no longer be effective. This doesn't mean you have to second-guess everything you hear, but do be aware of common job-hunting myths, like the following: 
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Job seekers, beware! That MySpace photo of you doing a keg stand may get a few chuckles from friends, but it's no laughing matter in the job market.
Industries That Will GAIN The Most Jobs In Next Decade We've seen the deterioration of certain industries and massive disruption in employment. But, in the next decade there will certainly be a corresponding expansion in some unexpected areas. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast the industries in which it expects the most job growth over the next decade.
Four Ways to Get Hired Faster by Mark Krajnik, CEO, Next Level Solutions The difference between being proactive and reactive is time. Reactive people wait for things to happen to them, while proactive people go out and make things happen. Timing is key in any career move, so it is up to you to make things happen. How to Identify Your Transferable Skills by Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer This "finding a career" thing is tricky business. You go to college and major in one thing -- but find yourself in a job opposite from what you spent four years studying. Or, you land a job that's exactly in line with your college major -- but discover it's not what you had in mind.
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The ASHRM Foundation was developed to help facilitate the advancement of the
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National Speakers Association (NSA) Foundation Scholarship Scholarship program to encourage and reward juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a burning desire to pursue professional speaking as a career. Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) The Call for Applications for the HIMSS 2009 Scholarship Program is Now Open! Applications for the following Scholarships will be accepted until October 31, 2009. National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF)
Leading scholarship provider for the restaurant and food service industry. Our
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Siemens Foundation "We Can Change the World" Challenge From grade school to grad school Siemens is supporting the next generation of scientists, engineers, and business leaders through educational initiatives.
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Cooperative education programs allow students to alternate between working full time and studying full time. This type of employment program is not based upon financial need, and students can earn as much as $7,000 per year. Answer Key Interview Questions Like a Pro by Robin Ryan, Author of "60 Seconds and You're Hired" "We would like you to come in for an interview" are the wonderful words every job hunter longs to hear. All that stands in the way of your new job is acing the interview and handling the questions like a pro. Long, babbling answers or monosyllabic replies aren't effective.
8 Ways to Survive - and Thrive - in a New Job by Robert Half International ... The initial months on a job can be exciting, but they also are critical to shaping your manager's and co-workers' opinions about your potential in the new role, as well as laying the groundwork for success within the organization... Factors to Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer by Robert Half International Searching for a job is hard work. Scanning help-wanted listings, researching companies, sending out customized cover letters and résumés and attending interviews can be tiring and time-consuming. If you're like most job seekers, you're excited -- or at least relieved -- when your efforts result in an employment offer. Happy Hour: Friend or Foe? by Patrick Erwin
The term "happy hour" may have been created by the U.S. Navy to describe a
designated period of time for entertainment and refreshment. Of course, happy
hour has long since become a universal catchphrase. People around the world know
it as a time to unwind and imbibe after a long day of work.
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