It's no secret that today's job market is extremely challenging. With more and more job candidates applying to fewer and fewer open positions, it may seem nearly impossible for you to get a potential employer's attention.
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One of the biggest challenges for most administrative professionals searching for a job is creating a compelling résumé. It doesn't help that the rules for crafting this document change frequently. (e.g., Should you keep your résumé to one page? Is it wise to include your hobbies?) That's why it's important to know the current dos and don'ts of résumé writing.
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You've sent your résumé to several companies and have yet to hear back. But just because they aren't calling doesn't mean they aren't interested.
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Do you know what TMI is? Chances are you're either guilty of it or have been its victim. It stands for "too much information" and it's making daily life awkward for people across the country.
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Setting long-term goals and creating a plan for achieving them are important for career growth, but small changes to your daily routine can have a big impact on your professional prospects, too. Following are nine simple -- yet often overlooked -- actions that can help you advance professionally.
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As a job seeker, you constantly hear that one of the biggest detriments to your job search is not quantifying your achievements on your résumé. Yet still, many don't understand what that actually means.
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Medical records and health information technician jobs are expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. As insurance companies, courts and others increasingly scrutinize medical records, the need for accurate record keeping will spur job growth.
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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.
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During the job interview, your primary concern is what the hiring manager will think of your qualifications. But don't forget the interview is also an opportunity for you to evaluate a potential employer.
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The time and effort you put into crafting your cover letter and résumé have finally paid off -- you've been asked to interview with a company you've been pursuing for months. But you only have a few days to prepare for this brief but monumental meeting. The pressure's on to prove to the hiring manager you're uniquely qualified for the position and would be an asset to the organization.
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Being laid off, getting passed over for an interview or learning that the job offer you were counting on was actually given to someone else can definitely hurt your pride. Realize that this is a natural and common experience to encounter during your career transition. But also be aware that if you don't tend to your bruised ego in a quick and positive manner, it can become quite a problem in your quest for employment.
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If you are getting ready for a job search during troubled times, here are some tips from the experts.
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Few people are exactly alike when determining what makes them happy at work, but there are some key drivers of job satisfaction.
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As a job seeker or someone trying to flourish at work, ever wonder, out of the hundreds of "expert" tips, which ones are actually proven to work? Here's what 98 percent of top employers worldwide say and groundbreaking research studies prove makes all the difference.
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