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It’s not just what you say that can be held against you when you’re looking for a job. It’s also what you post on MySpace, write in your blog and broadcast on YouTube. That’s because if a potential employer uncovers salacious or otherwise unflattering material about you online, that job offer you were expecting could vaporize. With 77 percent of employers ...

Your follow-up letter could be what sets you apart from other candidates. If you're neck and neck with another candidate, the way you follow up could put you over the top - or it could sink you. h4. To Send or Not to Send - Does It Make a Difference? Catherine was looking for a business analyst to fill a position ...

Whether it's on your own or for a specific job offer, you need to move for your career. The idea can be exciting yet frightening and overwhelming at the same time. What do you do first? How do you make sure you get everything done and ensure your move is as hassle-free as possible? According to Diane Wirtz, a Realtor with ...

You know the feeling: That moment in the interview when you realize the opportunity has passed you by. Or perhaps you think you're interviewing well, but you aren't getting any results. You need to figure out what you are doing wrong and fix it ASAP. But where do you start? Third-party headhunters and recruitment agencies often provide invaluable feedback when they ...

h4. 1. Crying in Meetings I think it’s about time we realized that no matter how bad a performance review or brutal a boss, it’s never worth smudging our eye makeup. Plus it freaks people out. h4. 2. Candy on Your Desk It doesn't need to be your responsibility to ensure that everybody in the office is sugared up. And this ...

Still think men are the most powerful force in each sector of the job market? Think again. According to a recent report by the US Department of Education, women are earning more degrees, filling more positions, and making higher salaries in several fields which have traditionally been ruled by men - and that's only the beginning. == == Related Links == ...

When I was starting out in the white - collar world, it was a very different social environment from the typical workplace of 2007. We talked about work, work, work, with a little personal gossip thrown in now and then. From time to time, we'd say something like "I saw a good movie this weekend." People didn't bring their personal lives ...

Like the old saying, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life," it's never a bad time to start moving your career in a better direction. Here are 10 resolutions to help you get some perspective on how you can improve your career, pronto. h4. 1. Pay Attention in Class Treat every workday like a school day. Be ...

Sharon Hadary didn't mean to become a mover and shaker in the world of women's entrepreneurship. And she didn't expect her 21 years in HR, communications and PR at IBM to lead her to become the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Women's Business Research. It was supposed to be just a temporary position, but nearly 19 years later, she's ...

I remember the first time I heard the word "headhunter" in connection with . I had visions of some wild-eyed, wild-haired person running around with a spear in one hand and a cooking pot in the other, looking for unsuspecting job candidates to have for lunch. Of course, after decades of writing about the workplace I use the term "headhunter" without ...

When it comes to technology, female consumers can’t get too mad when they surf a Web site that’s hard to navigate or their cell phones aren’t designed to cradle easily between their shoulder and ear. Why? Because there’s a high probability there were few if any women on the technical team that designed that Web site or wireless phone. Women have ...