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Whether the upcoming career fair is sponsored by a veteran's organization, a college or university, or another organization, you can make the most of it by following these 13 tips: 1. Review the List of Companies in Attendance The most important thing to do prior to attending a career fair is to find out what companies will be there. Then, you want to see if any are possible fits for you ... Source: Recruiter

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You know cover letters are important, but as a first-time job seeker, you may be scratching your head as to what to write about. Especially given that you have less experience than many other job seekers, you may feel you're at a disadvantage. However, as a first-time job seeker you should really consider yourself lucky when it comes to writing cover letters. You're free from the burden of wrestling with ... Source: Recruiter

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In your career, things don't always work out the way you plan them to. I first learned this lesson myself in college. I went to one of those fancy private schools to study computer engineering in the late '90s. I knew that an investment in such a degree would guarantee me a job – and not just any job, but a great-paying job – when I graduated. I couldn't have been ... Source: Recruiter

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Writing a cover letter can be one of the hardest parts of the job search. No matter how many times you've written one, it's easy to doubt yourself. The good news is there are specific, concrete tips you can follow to write cover letters that will get you hired. Here are some of the most important pointers to know: 1. Write a New Letter for Each Position This sounds ... Source: Recruiter

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Hiring authorities don't enjoy reading resumes – especially not many resumes in one sitting. I know this because I often ask former hiring authorities in my workshops to raise their hands if they've read numerous resumes in the past. While their hands are still raised, I then ask how many of them enjoyed reading all those resumes. Almost every time, 100 percent of the hands drop. But whether or not the hiring ... Source: Recruiter

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Allow me to tell you a story about a man I knew years back. His name was Ted. He was in his sixties, his health was failing, and he had a frail wife at home. I saw him often when I visited an urban career center in central Massachusetts. One day, I was conducting intakes of participants for a computer training program I was coordinating. I was exhausted after my sixth intake, so I walked over to where Ted always sat. ... Source: Recruiter

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Running a business means juggling a variety of administrative responsibilities. Outsourcing payroll could make your job easier. Most successful entrepreneurs know how to delegate. To maintain a certain standard of service, roles and responsibilities must be passed to the right people in the business. In a larger sense, this is how outsourcing works: A third-party organization is engaged to take care of some essential administrative process, leaving the business itself – and its employees – free to concentrate on delivering core services. One ... Source: Recruiter

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Underemployment is an epidemic in America. For many workers today, it feels like a punishment to receive such low pay after all the money and time poured into their educations. I don't even think "underemployment" was a word in nineteen-eighty-whenever-that-was. Now, you're handed an umbrella too small to cover your arms from the storm. I had my own period of underemployment, and though it was partially my fault, no one told me how much damage it would do to ... Source: Recruiter

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Summer is officially here! If you're like us, your steps are lighter, your mood is better, and even Monday mornings seem just a little more pleasant. You probably also care a little less about the small things. But you know who hasn't stopped caring about the little things? The interviewer you'll be meeting at your next job interview. It's easy to throw your cares away, but don't make careless mistakes ... Source: Recruiter