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No industry is recession-proof, but a bigger company might be a better option. No industry is recession-proof, but marketing manager James Kasprzyk reasons that healthcare and medicine are “somewhat insulated from the valleys of the overall market.” His assumption was shaken in May when he was laid off from a Flagstaff, Ariz., company that manufactures … Read More

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Your Guide to Negotiating Terms of Employment Debra Feldman

Tips on how to answer the million dollar interview question with confidence. It can come at the beginning of an official job interview. Other times it sneaks up right before the meeting is about to close. Under any circumstance, it can be a touchy subject and one that poised professionals are ready to manage when … Read More

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Dealing with Job Loss Ladders Contributor

How to Deal with Your Job Loss Emotions Suffering the loss of a job can be an emotionally wrenching experience. You’ve known for months that it has been coming, but you cling to the hope that it won’t happen to you. After all, you have been with the company for many years. You have produced … Read More

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Are You Making These 4 Resume Mistakes?Joe Turner

Are You Making These 4 Resume Mistakes? Is your current resume serving your needs? Your career is always evolving, and so must your marketing documents. If you’re making any of these four mistakes, it might be time to sharpen your approach. 1. Lacking focus I’ve heard countless job seekers say, “I’ll take anything” or “I’m … Read More

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Ethics and Resume Writing Barbara Safani

It is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate and something you can back up with facts if questioned. A resume is a marketing tool and I encourage job seekers to position their accomplishments in the best possible light. However, it is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate … Read More

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Hired! When Lightning Strikes Twice Karl Rozemeyer

For Linda Schroeder, a job in IT attracted her from the get-go. And when times got tough, that IT focus proved her greatest strength. For Linda Schroeder, a job in IT attracted her from the get-go. And when times got tough, that IT focus proved her greatest strength. While still a student at North Dakota … Read More

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For a major career boost, you need to follow the following trends Karl Rozemeyer

Anyone considering the nursing field must investigate and fully understand each sector in the profession to be successful. Read More

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Hired! ‘Don’t Settle’ Works for Manufacturing VP Kevin Fogarty

In what turned out to be a 12-month search for a new job, an OpsLadder member named John did a lot to make things more difficult for himself. In what turned out to be a 12-month search for a new job, an OpsLadder member named John did a lot to make things more difficult for … Read More

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Proper Job Search Etiquette Starts During the Holidays John O'Connor

Contrary to popular belief, “the holidays” are actually a golden time to look for a job. How would you like to wake up on the morning of January 2 with a solid job offer in hand, while the rest of the job seekers are just getting started on their search? Do you think it’s too … Read More

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