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Six Factors That Can Cost You the Interview

By Bonnie Lowe

Most job seekers know that an unprofessional appearance will count against them at an interview. Here are six MORE factors that can help you remain in the unemployment line:

(1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key.

How to Write a Cover Letter

By John Davenport

If you're going to write a cover letter you need to make it a good one to get noticed and called for an interview. There are so many applicants that you need to make sure youd don't make any mistakes when you write your cover letter. Unfortunately, most people make at least one of the common mistakes I will list here in this article. Make sure to go through them all.

Is Your Resume Right For the Job Market Fight?

By Claudia Samuels Newton

In a downward spiraling economy where the unemployment rate continues to soar, your resume can have tremendous power and be the difference between you and the other candidate getting called for an interview.

If crafted effectively as a marketing tool, this critical document that is sometimes under-rated can make a tremendous impact on your job search. Here are 10 tips to get you started with developing a stellar impact-producing resume that will put you yards ahead of the competition.

5 Questions to Ask During the Interview

By Venise Williams

You've updated your resume, you've received an interview appointment, you've researched the company on the internet, and now the interview is almost over and the Interviewer asks: "Do you have any questions for me"? If you say No to that question you are missing out on a great opportunity to learn more about the job and whether or not this is the opening for you!

Do You Make a Great First Impression?

By Patricia Erickson

Impression management is important to any job seeker. You're taking a big chance if you don't pay attention to the way you present yourself. The first impression that you make as you enter a room and greet an interviewer really sets the tone of the interview and going forward. The right attire and confident personal presence can go a long way in giving you the initial edge.

Alaska Oil Drilling to Create Jobs?

By Duncan Freer

The battle to tap into Alaska's oil reserves has taken a new turn with the announcement that the state has given Exxon Mobil Corp. conditional permission to begin drilling in a North Slope oil field known as Point Thompson. The site is one of the largest undeveloped fields in the US and has been at the centre of a protracted battle between the state and the company.

Alaska's governor Sarah Palin attempted to revoke Exxon's license to develop the site, accusing the company of 'dragging their feet'. However, Exxon has now stated that it is ready to move on the project and develop over 400 potential related oil rig jobs as a result.

There is Life After Retrenchment

By Dennis Kwan

With the current financial crisis, there are many reasons why companies are retrenching employees if they cannot be redeployed.

Companies are freezing wages and hiring. Some are re-locating to other countries with lower costs. Others may wind up their operations totally. What if you are caught in the crossfire and made redundant?

How to Talk Without Saying a Word

By Ron Kness

Eighty-five percent of what you communicate during an interview is without spoken words. The way you sit and a host of other body language messages speaks volumes to an experienced interviewer.

In this job market, you need an advantage during the interview. Interviewers form an opinion of you during the first ten minutes of the interview.

Why Now is a Great Time to Work in the Federal Civil Service

By Michael R Donnelly

The federal government is a wonderful place to work any time but in today's economy, the civil service presents an even better opportunity. Here are some reasons why.

. The federal government employs people in virtually every skill area. If you have a specific expertise or interest, you are virtually assured that a job for you exists somewhere in the civil service.

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