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Job Search

How Johnson Kee Bought a Job

November 20, 2014 /

Can you imagine buying a job? Moreover, can you imagine buying a $47,500 job for a little under $11.00? Johnson Kee did it. Johnson was a call center worker—and not overly happy about it. He was a writer, not a phone jockey. He’d been looking online, trying to find something that would be more suitable…

Can Creativity Really Help Land That Job?

November 13, 2014 /

Have you ever thought about getting a little crazy with your job search? You know, it just might work. If you’re down in the dumps, thinking that you’re never going to get a job, think about this. On behalf of the website, CareerBuilder.com, Harris Interactive conducted a survey of over 2,000 human resource professionals across…

Could Call Center Work Be Your Dream Job?

November 6, 2014 /

All right, let’s be realistic. No one has ever waltzed into their high school guidance counselor’s office and announced, starry-eyed, “I can’t wait to go to work in a call center!” And now, in the spirit of continuing to be realistic, let’s accept that call centers are often where the jobs are. Right now, you’re…

3 Examples of Why You Should Never Give Up On Doing What You Love

November 4, 2014 /

If your job search is getting you down, let me give you three very good examples of why you should never give up pursuing your dream job. 1. Stephen King Who hasn’t heard of Stephen King? Can you ever imagine him struggling with rejection? Believe it or not, he did. In fact, before he sold…

5 Tips for Not Letting Your Job Search Get You Down

October 30, 2014 /

Being unemployed can make anyone feel depressed. You can easily end up feeling worthless, scared, lonely, and rejected. You question yourself and your talents. You may have even thought you were indispensible. This is all normal—but not helpful. So what do you do to keep these perfectly natural emotions from paralyzing you? Stick to a…

There Is Hope for the Long-Term Unemployed – 5 Programs You May Not Know About

October 23, 2014 /

The good news is that the job market has experienced some recovery of late. The bad news is that it can still be difficult for the long-term unemployed to find work. However, largely through the efforts of private citizens, programs are beginning to develop in various parts of the country that are dedicated to helping…