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How to incorporate your personal brand into your job search materials

December 26, 2019 at 11:28 a.m.

DEAR READERS: I've read about the importance of establishing a "personal brand." But I've never really understood what establishing your own brand entails, and how job seekers can incorporate elements...

These careers show the most growth, promise

December 23, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

DEAR READERS: As job seekers get ready to polish up their resumes and head into the new year, what are some of the careers that are growing/show the most promise...

How to keep team members happy in a competitive job market

December 18, 2019 at 4:23 p.m.

DEAR READERS: No employer wants to lose a great employee. But with the unemployment rate at the lowest it has been since 1969, retaining talented staff can be challenging because...

Don’t suspend your job search during the holidays

December 17, 2019 at 3:26 p.m.

DEAR READERS: The holiday season is here, which means taking a break from your job search is a good idea since nobody is paying attention between now and mid-January, right?...

How to deal with conflicting viewpoints

December 11, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone who had applied for a job and was preparing for the first interview. Prior to the interview, she heard through the grapevine that...

Take steps to climb the career ladder

December 9, 2019 at 3:48 p.m.

DEAR READERS: When discussing the generalities of career advancement recently, I spoke with career expert Lori Rassas, author of "The Perpetual Paycheck: 5 Secrets to Getting a Job, Keeping a...

How to figure out your professional future before you even get the job

December 4, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

In today's workplace, loyalty from and longevity with one company are not as common as they once were. However, there are still many people who hope to land a job...

How to research the financial stability of your employer

December 4, 2019 at 4:24 p.m.

DEAR READERS: A recent college grad I know was excited about starting her first job, especially since it was in the field she'd studied, and in the city she wanted...

When to start looking for a job

November 27, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.

DEAR READERS: I recently heard from someone who works in education. He is committed to finishing out this school year but has decided to pursue other career opportunities once the...

Don’t offend anyone with holiday office parties

November 26, 2019 at 3:14 p.m.

DEAR READERS: The holiday season is here. And with it comes questions about how to celebrate the season in an office setting. Most supervisors/managers, after all, want to do something...

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