You are ready to apply for that dream job and have everything you need from a stellar resume to a suitable suit. Although you may think you’ve covered all your bases, did you know that many employers Google potential employees to gather more information? Consider what your Google search might say about you before you leave for that big job interview.

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When you are having fun and posting stories or photos on FaceBook or MySpace, you are usually only thinking of the present moment and the friends who will read your entries. However, when you start job hunting, you may regret what you put on your MySpace or FaceBook page.

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So you want to work with a job / career coach! Do you feel stuck and unable to think of, or know how to pursue effective ways to reach your employment or career change goals? Working with someone who has the ability to help you discover your inner passions so that you can pursue training and education, or help you organize your job search efforts to find employment in a career that is meaningful for you - can be well worth the investment. If you are unable to count on a friend or family member who will assist you in this regard, you may need to hire your own coach.

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CareerTV, the nation’s largest site for employer branding videos, has just published their first official ranking of most viewed videos among the 400+ recruitment videos currently posted on the site.

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Abridged: Los Angeles TimesWant to know the secret to landing your dream job? Hard work.Getting hired is all about doggedness and focus. It means throwing yourself out there over and over again and facing rejection.Along the way, there are important things you should do:· Post your resume onlineBut remember, some employers want to hold your physical […]

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If you know what you want — and why you want it — you can ride the current jobs boom to success, says specialist recruitment agency Hays.

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According to Larry Keim, a sampling from career management firms shows that executive level placements in 2007 demonstrate an increase of 72% over 2006.

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Barry Layne, leading career authority known as America’s Career Maker, releases an in house study on the top 15 reasons job seekers were knocked out of consideration during their 2007 job interviews.

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by Sue Arth, Sea of ChangeAs the year ends and I reflect back on 2007, I can say that I am happy it is over.  It was a difficult year in many ways, personal and professional, and I imagine I am not alone in being relieved to have survived it and […]

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A popular New Year’s Resolution involves either career advancement or finding a new job; here are some tips for those who’ll be searching for a new job in 2008.

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