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Discussion 56: Age Proof your Resume

8 Ways to Age Proof Your Resume:   Preparing a resume that emphasizes your value is a good first step to preparing for your job search. Here are eight ways to age-proof your resume: 1. Don’t provide your complete work history: This is the number one mistake job seekers make. If it’s before 1990, employers probably don’t care. Hiring managers are most interested in what you did recently, so concentrate on your recent career. If you feel compelled to delve into earlier experiences, create a...

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Discussion 55 Changes To Job Club And Applicant Roundup

  The monthly Applicant Roundup for August is being cancelled. We are preparing to put together a Job Event and we felt our time would be better spent in doing this. We would like to ask everyone to ensure they have an updated resume and make sure your interviewing techniques are sharp. Please let us know what type of positions you are looking for as we will start recruiting employers within the next few weeks. FYI, we will be changing our Job Club Discussion to Mondays instead of...

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Discussion 54: Questions to ask yourself

Sample Page – Monster has listed some questions that everyone should ask themselves before accepting any new job. Do you agree or disagree with this list below. What would you add? By: Chrissy Scivicque @ Monster College Is this a long-term career move? If not, what does this position offer in the way of experience and/or connections that will put me in a better position for achieving my long-term career goals in the future? How long do I need to stay in order to gain these...

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Discussion 53: ASSESSMENTS AND THE WORKPLACE

ASSESSMENTS AND THE WORKPLACE   Over the past several months, we have had a chance to work with individuals taking assessments in getting ready to take a job.   What are assessments and how do they affect you getting a job?   Several companies, especially the larger companies, are now requiring their applicants to take a company assessment to determine whether the candidate will be a good match for the jobs they are offering. This is simply done because they want to see if you,...

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Discussion 52: What is the difference between a career and a job?

What is the difference between a career and a job? Quoted from article by Trent on The Simple Dollar Web Site • A job is something you do simply to earn money; a career is a series of connected employment opportunities. • A job has minimal impact on your future work life; a career provides experience and learning to fuel your future. • A job offers few networking opportunities; a career is loaded with opportunities. “When you work at a job, you should do the minimum without annoying the boss....

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