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Don’t join the herd at the job fair, Stephen Viscusi advises. Make yourself stand out by approaching companies that aren’t actively canvassing for talent. Today’s job fairs seem anything but “fair” to me. Have you noticed lately how every local TV news report has a weekly segment on a career or job fair? The footage … Read More

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How to Return to the Workforce at Any Age Lee E. Miller

Are you coming off a career break? Here are seven tips to speed your re-entry. Many individuals who have left the workforce for family or personal reasons may find that they have to return to work sooner than they had planned. What’s more, many people who had been planning to return to work are having … Read More

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Executives’ 11-Step Guide to Job Fairs Guest Contributer

They’re not just for entry-level positions. Tips and tricks for mid- and senior-level executives to get the most out of choosing and attending job fairs. By Kevin Fogarty & John Hazard The recession is forcing job fairs to move upstream, bringing in recruiters and companies hiring for mid- and senior-level executives. It’s worth your time … Read More

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Is Your Industry in Decline? Make It Work or Make a Move Kevin Fogarty

An analysis of the dying finance, real-estate and auto industries, and what to do if you’re in the center of a perfect storm As a hedge-fund manager at Bear Stearns in the summer of 2007, Ron Dadina didn’t worry too much about the wave of bad investments and economic turmoil he saw engulfing the groups … Read More

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Checklist: Changing Industries and Changing Careers Kevin Fogarty

Checklist of tactical steps to maximize the chances that you will be able to find a new job in a new industry. Parse your resume. Make sure your skills are transferable to the new industry. Compare. Compare your accomplishments and skills to someone in a similar job who has been working in the industry you’re … Read More

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After a Break, a New Door Opens in Real Estate Patty Orsini

Susan LoGuidice returned from a sabbatical in Europe with not one, but two interviews lined up. To hear Susan LoGiudice tell it, getting laid off from her real-estate management job last December was a chance to have a moment of freedom. “I looked at it like I had been paroled,” the UpLadder member said. “I … Read More

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The Thrill of Closing the Deal; Landing a Sales Job Patty Orsini

Sales rep finds new job and has fun selling himself at networking events along the way. John Delaney wasn’t happy to get laid off. But looking back, he said looking for a job was kind of fun. “Except for waking up in the middle of the night and wondering what would happen to me, I … Read More

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Pros and Cons of Joining a Startup Ladders Contributor

Should you consider taking a position at a startup company? Consider this: There is a strong possibility that on your first day of work you will discover that your desk consists of a couple of used orange crates with an old door laid across the top. But that is just the beginning. You will never … Read More

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From Uniformed to Civil Servant – Landing US Government Jobs Sean Gallagher

Federal jobs can be an inside path for job seekers with military experience. If you’re considering a job in the public sector, there’s at least some good news: The federal government is hiring, and veterans have a foot in the door for interviews. “I can tell you that if you’re interested in this type of … Read More

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