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How To Purchase a Foreclosed Home

jasonkeeley — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:29:52 -0500

How To Determine the Value of your Property

jasonkeeley — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:38:54 -0500

How To Get a Job with a Criminal Record

niko — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:04:29 -0500

If you're one of those unfortunate souls who've got a criminal record, whether for minor misdemeanors or for more serious crimes, getting a job after completing your sentence can be an extremely difficult process. Most companies conduct detailed pre-employment and background checks these days, to avoid future complications or litigation on account of hiring employees with questionable backgrounds. This does not mean that there is no hope of getting a job for people with a criminal record. Below are some tips and guidelines to follow if you are looking for work.

Tips & Guidelines

How To Respond to Knowledge Skills and Abilities Factors When Applying for Government Jobs

jasonkeeley — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:06:00 -0500

How To Read Body Language

Deirdre — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:06:53 -0500

When preparing for a job interview, first date or sales call, one of your greatest assets is the ability to read body language. If you want to learn to read between the lines and get ahead, follow these steps. Pay attention and you can read anyone’s body language.

How To Decide Between Multiple Job Offers

jasonkeeley — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:21:07 -0500

How To Get Recruited Using LinkedIn

jasonkeeley — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:18:52 -0500

How To Succeed at Business Networking

jasonkeeley — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:09:57 -0500

How To Describe Your Strengths in a Job Interview

jasonkeeley — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:52:52 -0500

How To Find a Job: An Overview

jasonkeeley — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:20:12 -0500

How To Impress a Headhunter

jasonkeeley — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:27:00 -0500

How To Ace a Lunch Interview

jasonkeeley — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:11:50 -0500

How To Be Pragmatic in Your Job Search

CVRAJAN — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:36:15 -0500

Anyone searching for a job is bound to have mixed feelings--on one end, hope, positive thinking, and anticipation, and on the other end, fear of rejection, lingering self-doubts and worry. If you have been searching for a job for quite a while, initial optimism and enthusiasm may gradually fade, only to be replaced by anxiety and an inferiority complex if nothing clicks over a period of time. If you are already employed comfortably, searching for a better job to get better pay or perks is a less stressful affair. But for someone who is searching for the job for the first time, or who has lost his job, the stress is going to be severe and the search, daunting.

As a job hunter, you will have your list of expectations. The key to a satisfactory outcome in the job search is to match your expectations to the reality of the market. Let us consider a few aspects where you have to be pragmatic.

How To Write a Winning Cover Letter

jasonkeeley — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:15:55 -0500

How To Shine During a Panel Style Job Interview

jasonkeeley — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:47:53 -0500

How To Survive and Excel in a Group Interview

jasonkeeley — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:37:36 -0500

How To Get a Government Job

jasonkeeley — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:56:41 -0500

How To Write a Successful Teacher Resume

jasonkeeley — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:19:28 -0500

How To Find and Use Resume Samples

jasonkeeley — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:51:35 -0500

How To Make a Good First Impression in Your Job Interview

tommcb99 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:23:10 -0500

How To Eliminate the Interview Jitters

tommcb99 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:29:07 -0500

How To Avoid the Top Two Cover Letter Blunders

tommcb99 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:06:41 -0500

How To Choose an Online Resume Writing Service

jasonkeeley — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:52:17 -0500

How To Tailor Your Resume for Scanning

jasonkeeley — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:31:46 -0500

How To Handle Resume Flaws

jasonkeeley — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:40:53 -0500

How To Download KSA Samples

jasonkeeley — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:22:28 -0500

How To Know It's Time to Quit Your Job

jasonkeeley — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:28:52 -0500

How To Write a Career Transition Resume

jasonkeeley — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:55:12 -0500

How To Write a Student Resume

jasonkeeley — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:59:31 -0500

How To Format a Resume

jasonkeeley — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:06:51 -0500

How To Write a Resume Objective

jasonkeeley — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:33:19 -0500

How To Use Resume Distribution Services

jasonkeeley — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:58:20 -0500

When you’re job hunting, success has everything to do with numbers. The more potential employers have your resume in their hands, the greater the number of interviews you’ll be contacted about. And the greater the number of interviews you ace, the likelier you are to not only land a job, but also land one that you’ll love.

How To Write an SES Resume

jasonkeeley — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:50:37 -0500

No matter how many resumes you've prepared during the course of your career, your Senior Executive Service (SES) resume will be the trickiest--but perhaps the most important. This resume is unlike any other because SES jobs are some of the most elite and competitive in the country. Your resume must combine the outstanding qualifications needed to secure an executive job with the unique qualifications needed to obtain a government job. Those doing the hiring are looking for proven leaders who can interact successfully with the loftiest members of the federal government. And your first step into that world is a great resume.

How To Write a Legal Resume

jasonkeeley — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:34:19 -0500

Law school taught you plenty, but it probably didn't teach you how to write a resume that will secure you an interview with the firm of your dreams. It can be daunting to create or even update a resume because there's so much pressure to be unique. The best advice, however, is not to strive for "different" but for "best." Legal resumes aren't the venue for getting creative or artsy. You want to blow them away with your incredible successes and winning attitude. How do you do that? By putting your experience in the best possible light (no lying) and expressing your desire to do great work for them.

Below are more tips on creating a winning legal resume:

How To Write a Successful Engineering Resume

jasonkeeley — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:59:16 -0500

You’re talented and experienced, so any old resume should be able to secure that dream job you’re after, right? Wrong. Whether you’re writing a new resume or revising an existing resume, you can’t assume that the standard rules apply. After all, you’re an engineer! And while you’re undoubtedly a very good engineer, there will be dozens—perhaps hundreds—of talented engineers applying for the same desirable job.

What works for most professionals won’t necessarily work for an engineering resume. For instance, resumes are typically structured in a chronological format, but because the field of engineering is very project-oriented, it’s better to list important (read: impressive) projects, achievements, and skills first. Below are more tips on creating an engineering resume that will lead to those all-important interviews.

How To Start Networking Online with LinkedIn

elazarn2 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:54:46 -0600

Welcome to networking in the 21st century! In order to give yourself and your resume the greatest exposure, you will need to create an online profile within one of the many networking websites. People may find themselves intimidated by the vast powers of such sites. But with these few steps you can propel yourself from where you are now to greater career advancements and successes than ever before.

How To Write a Successful IT Resume

jasonkeeley — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:15:32 -0600

Information technology jobs are popping up in unheard-of numbers all over the world. After all, everyone uses computers today, which means everyone needs help figuring them out and fixing them when things go awry. But just because more IT jobs are available than ever before doesn’t mean that you can slap together a so-so resume and assume you’ll be hired. Why not?

How To Write a Military to Civilian Resume

jasonkeeley — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:42:24 -0600

When you’re separating from the military after years of service, it can be daunting to look for a civilian job. Sure, you’ve got experience that most other job seekers don’t. (Has any other applicant jumped out of an airplane in the middle of the night? I don’t think so.) But the question is, how do you get potential employers to look past “military” and see how your incredible experiences will benefit their company?

It’s not such a difficult task, but it does require more finesse than the typical job seeker has to put into a resume. There are several mistakes that many former military personnel make when writing a resume designed for civilian jobs. Fortunately, the tips below will help you understand what potential employers are looking for and how to design your resume to meet those needs.

How To Know When You Need a New Resume

jasonkeeley — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:18:54 -0600

Maybe you haven’t updated your resume since your first job out of college—10 years ago. Or perhaps you haven’t been called in for any interviews despite sending out dozens of resumes. Those are just two of the signs that you probably need a new resume, but there are many more.

You need a new resume when you:

How To Write a Cover Letter

jasonkeeley — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:36:10 -0600

Your cover letter is the first thing a prospective employer sees, so it’s crucial that it grab his or her attention and never let go. There are two schools of thought on a cover letter’s opening remark: some advocate opening with a rhetorical question or a funny remark as an attention grabber, while others find that sort of thing unprofessional. It isn't a good tactic for most people, because it can come off wrong. Only consider this approach if you’re applying for a very creative position. Otherwise, stick with the obvious; describe what job you’re applying for and where you saw it advertised, if applicable. That way, there’s no guessing game for the person reading your letter.

How To Write ECQ Statements

jasonkeeley — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:15:46 -0600

If you are applying for a Senior Executive Service (SES) position in the government, you will need to submit a special application package. The SES package includes:

A cover letter
Your federal resume
ECQ statements

This article explains how to write your ECQ statements.

What are ECQ Statements?

ECQ stands for “Executive Core Qualifications.” As the name suggests, your ECQ statements demonstrate your qualifications for the job. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has divided these qualifications into five major groups: Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, and Building Coalitions.

How To Write a Non-Profit Resume

jasonkeeley — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:15:09 -0600

Non-profit agencies do a lot of good work—whether raising money for sick children or finding happy homes for abandoned animals. If you’d like to join the paid ranks of those who work for non-profits, the first step is to put together a resume that will get you noticed and, ultimately, hired.

Remember that first and foremost, a non-profit organization is a business. You may be applying to the agency because of the cute puppies on its publicity materials, but their job is stay in the black. That means they have to take in more money than they spend on their mission. Your potential job is undoubtedly related to that: generating publicity, executing successful events, donor relations, etc.

How To Make Your Resume Stand Out

jasonkeeley — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:12:08 -0600

It’s been said that you only get one chance to make a good first impression. People meeting you for the first time will make some type of judgment based upon your appearance, the circumstances of meeting and more. Just as this saying is true for a face to face meeting, it also goes for your resume as well. Potential employers will make a judgment about your skills and abilities based upon the first impression – which is more than likely your professional resume. That’s why it is so important to put a good bit of planning and thought into how you wish to be perceived through your resume.

How To Find the Best Candidates for that Job

cherry_77 — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:04:03 -0600

Looking for talent? Or do you have problems looking for the perfect candidate who could help you close that job offer? As a recruiter, you should never run out of brilliant candidates. Countless untapped talents are everywhere. It is all in how much effort you put and the strategies you utilize into pooling not just 'good' candidates but the candidates that are job-worthy.

Try to check your database again and see if there are resumes that do not tell you a lot. Or is your staff still retrieving the same scrap? As much as possible, you would like a database that stores only the cream of the crop. So, how you separate the wheat from the chaff depends on the skills of you and your staff.

How To Build a Winning CV that Positions your Personal Brand Powerfully

lalittara — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:17:51 -0600

The words "Curriculum Vitae" translated literally mean "the story of your life." Your CV is a very important document: With it rest your hopes and dreams for the future, that next step up the career ladder, a better position, more money, new challenges, etc. Therefore, if you do not want to miss out on that ‘dream opportunity,’ your CV has to represent the best you can offer. Writing a CV that has the potential to be short-listed and/or make a positive impact is a skill and requires expertise. Many brilliant professionals and top brains haven’t been able to make it to the top or get the desired results in their careers only because they couldn’t position their talents, skills, knowledge and experience positively.

How To Start a New Job

jasonkeeley — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:47:56 -0600

You knew that first impressions were important in your interview, and you obviously aced that, because now you’ve got the job. However, did you know that first impressions are equally as important when starting a new job?

During your first hours, days, and even weeks on the new job, your new boss and coworkers are going to form their opinions of you, and these will likely color the rest of your time with this employer. For instance, if you earn a reputation as a slacker early on, it will be difficult to shake that label for long enough to earn a promotion, even if you deserve it. Conversely, if you work hard during your first few weeks on the job, your boss and coworkers will be much more likely to overlook rough periods in your performance later on.

Here are ten tips for creating stellar first impressions when starting a new job:

How To Apply for a New Job

kriszelunka — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:40:44 -0600

Applying for a new job can be a stressful and daunting task for many people, but it doesn't
have to be. There are an abundance of job opportunities out there if you know where to look. By following several simple steps, you can find your dream job.

Begin by asking yourself what you want from a job. This includes knowing what work hours, duties and salary you expect from the position, as well as what sort of industry and environment you want to work in.

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How To Analyze Handwriting

David Block — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:47:44 -0500

Handwriting analysis, or 'graphology', is based on analyzing the way the writer creates words and sentences through the physical action used to do so. Here are a handful of simple and basic principles that can provide intriguing insights to those around you.

It can help you better understand your partner, business colleagues, competitors, celebrities, family members, friends, yourself, and everyone else.

It can reveal aspirations, creativity, energy, fears, inhibitions, potential, sexual stability, strengths, weaknesses and much more. But it cannot accurately reveal a person’s age, future (other than potential), gender, left- or right-handedness, race, religion or sexual orientation.

How To Create a Professional Resume

kriszelunka — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:43:57 -0500

A good resume can mean the difference between being short-listed for an interview or getting cut at this first stage. To increase your chances of getting an interview, you should tailor your resume for each position that you apply for so that only previous employment history that is relevant is included.

How To Prepare for an Interview

kriszelunka — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:59:14 -0500

You've been sending off applications and you've finally landed an interview with one of the companies you applied for. Many people find interviews to be nerve-racking, but there are several things you can do to prepare yourself.