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Jobs Report: Job Growth Momentum Continues Q2
As we roll into the middle of Q2 the number of new job openings keeps on growing. The corporate tax cut appears to have gained some real momentum. This graphic showing 173,000 new job openings is only for the North Texas area. If this momentum keeps up across the... read more
How to Set Goals and What is Goal Setting
It is important to know that goal setting is an action that many people tend to put off, even though it is an extremely important principle in achieving real success. Setting goals will allow you to handle life’s problems with more ease and efficiency.
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How to Dress for Success and What to Wear on a Job Interview
When it comes to business dress for an interview, the traditional rules of style are still the best ones. Your look should be simple and conservative, and your interviewing wardrobe should be very basic.
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How to Handle Phone Etiquette in a Job Interview or Video Conference
Many jobs have been lost during the phone interview because of bad phone etiquette. Anytime you are going to be speaking to a prospective employer, you must always prepare.
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How to Interview for a Job or a Promotion
The key to a successful interview is the preparation you do before the interview even ever starts. Proper preparation will give you the confidence to handle any unexpected situation that might arise before or during your interview.
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How to Improve Your Job Interview Follow Up Communication Skills
If you are not in sales, the concept of following up may not make much sense to you. We will examine how to put you in the best possible position to obtain your next job.
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How to Write a Resume
When you are writing a resume, there is one important thing to always remember: “Get to the point.” I have seen many, many resumes during my career in recruiting, and too many of them ramble on and on about small and insignificant things that a person accomplished while working in his or her last position, leaving the important career bullet points completely lost in the information shuffle. What you need to understand is that a recruiter will only spend nanoseconds looking at your resume. So you need to make a good impression quickly.
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How to Search for a Job and Find a Job
Searching for a job can be a daunting and sometimes downright frightful undertaking, especially if you are without a job and source of income. But if you analyze the hunting process and break it down into pieces that you can manage, it can be easier (and more fruitful) than it may at first appear. Here are some simple and effective steps to help you get started.
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