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Christmas Special Book Offer – Whooping 60% Off! Christmas Special Book Offer - Whooping 60% Off!
As the year 2009 comes to an end we would like to thank everyone visiting our site and everyone who has e-mailed us with suggestions and feedback. A special thank you of course goes to everyone who has purchased “Accelerate Your Career”, the guide that goes way beyond what you can learn by reading the free portion of this website and, frankly, most of the other websites out there. In order to give something back... Read More
How to Explain Away the Gaps in the Resume How to Explain Away the Gaps in the Resume
Having a child is probably the most common cause to take a break from work. But it’s not the only one. There is also illness, accidents, job cuts, sabbaticals or being self-employed for a while. Whatever the reason might be in your case, if the gap in your resume is too long, someone in charge of your application at a company will take negative notice of it.  I’d say a gap of one year is the limit for most employers... Read More

 
Job Hunting
How To Handle Phone Interviews How To Handle Phone Interviews
Often when you apply for a job a company representative will call you to screen you... Read More
Career Advice: How To Find The Dream Job How To Find The Dream Job
Some people are bored at work to the point of falling asleep at the desk, perpetually... Read More
Career Advice: Write an Excellent Resume Write an Excellent Resume
Let’s talk about writing a good resume. The vast majority of people applying have... Read More
Career Advice: Manage Your Online Reputation Manage Your Online Reputation
Your online identity can come back and haunt you, especially when you are applying... Read More
Career Advice: Write An Excellent Cover Letter Write An Excellent Cover Letter
If you are having trouble getting interviews, here’s an angle you might not have... Read More
Career Psychology
Avoid Stupid Application Mistakes Avoid Stupid Application Mistakes
Let us imagine Mr. Unprepared who has a degree in Economics and wants to apply for... Read More
Career Advice: Body Language 1 Body Language 1
Today I want to start a little three part series on body language. As you know it... Read More
Career Advice: Small Talk Small Talk
Some people dislike small-talk for what they think is meaningless and superfluous... Read More
Career Advice: Leverage The Speed Of Thought Leverage The Speed Of Thought
Our brains consist of two parts. One, the conscious part, is what you use when you... Read More
Career Advice: Train Your Creativity Train Your Creativity
What is creativity? A dictionary definition might go like this: The ability to create... Read More