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Marc Cenedella

Now, there's no doubt that things have gotten tougher, but even when the economy is rough, most hires are replacement hires.

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How to Write an Effective Resignation Letter

A good resignation letter leaves a warm, fuzzy feeling for managers and human resources managers when you go, as opposed to the smell of burning bridges.

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Don't quit when you win, either

I'm going to see the Yankees-Red Sox game on Tuesday night at the "new" Yankee Stadium. So I've been thinking about baseball, and the baseball season, and the players, and what we can learn from the game and apply to the job search...

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Searching While Employed: Play It Safe

Are you selfish or savvy? As an employed job seeker, it's your responsibility to maintain your work performance while searching and to do it responsibly without your employer noticing.

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Resign with Class

The last impression can be more important than the first impression. Here’s how to exit as gracefully as you entered.

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The Fine Line Between Job Hunting and Networking

Where do you draw the line between networking to share best practices and fishing for a better offer from a competitor?

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How to Approach a Competitor About a Job
The bottom-line on non-competes and the ethics of employers who want your insider knowledge.
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Damage Control: Leaving After Only 30 Days

Job searching can be a risky endeavor. Many people think that the hiring company bears most or all of the risk. After all, they're taking a chance on a new employee and want to avoid a 'bad hire.' In reality, the employee is taking just as much risk on the company. For the job seeker, there is much at stake, including personal finances, relocation ramifications, family upset, general life upheaval, etc.

A Job change ranks high on most 'top 10 most stressful events' lists. Now, imagine going through a job search only to find oneself in a job that is even worse! That is just what happened to one job seeker.

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So, You Decided to Quit Your Job! Now What?
Leaving a job can be a smooth experience with all sides feeling positive about the change. Or it can be the opposite, with a lot of finger-pointing and disruption to operations. Your goal should be to end your employment professionally, so that if you ever needed a reference, or even wanted to apply to a position with the company in the future, you would be completely confident in doing so. Regardless of your reason for leaving your current position, there are several steps you can take to retain your professional reputation and exit gracefully.
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Resign Your Job With Grace

There's more to it than quitting and writing a resignation letter. How you leave a job will bolster your brand, establish your network and reinforce your reputation.

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