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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just over 4 million Americans lost their jobs in 2009 alone. For those millions of people, a new reality has emerged that may include stress, financial difficulties, and uncertainty about the future. Many sociologists have written about the long-term psychological effects of prolonged unemployment. One problem that’s often…
Technology is everywhere these days. It’s hard to get any sort of job that doesn’t require at least a basic knowledge of e-mail and word processing programs. Any position working with data generally requires using Excel, and many administrative positions require someone familiar with PowerPoint and Publisher. If you’ve been out of the workforce for…
Potential employers sometimes ask candidates to submit work samples along with their job applications. It’s important to have work samples available whenever this situation arises. Creating a simple portfolio for yourself in advance has never been easier. The type of samples you choose to share will largely depend on your industry. However, as a rule…
By: CareerAlley “What you want to do, and what you can do, is limited only by what you can dream.” – Mike Melville A fresh new list of the Best Companies to Work for from Fortune. The “Best” list is compiled by the Great Place to Work Institute which surveys employees and assess company culture.…
An important part of any job search is having references who can attest to your being a good employee. As you begin your job search, take some time to consider which former coworkers will provide you with the most positive references possible. Most potential employers will want to talk to your former supervisors. However, you…