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Downsizing is never an easy decision. There is an inherent
conflict between protecting the company's interests and that of
employees. This balancing act can be a real dilemma for an
organization as it tries to insure its long-term survival, and its
desire to protect the welfare of its employees.
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A surefire way to separate yourself from a sea of other
qualified candidates is to write a follow-up letter after an
interview. Most job seekers neglect to write a letter, assuming
that once they leave the interviewer's office the interview is
over. Well, it isn't. The interview process extends beyond the
one-on-one meeting and it is up to you to keep your candidacy in
the forefront of the decision-maker's mind.
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Job fairs are a great way to meet potential employers. Unlike
cold calling or surfing the Internet, job fairs offer the chance to
chat with hiring managers in person and pass around your resume or
business card. There are several ways to make the most of a job
fair:
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It's an inescapable fact that interviews are the "make or break"
factor on whether one lands the job. So it is surprising to find
that most job seekers approach interviews with a cavalier attitude,
without any preparation - they simply wake up the morning of the
interview, cross their fingers, and hope for the best.
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Breaking up is hard to do. To gear up for the fateful day, the
"dumper" usually plays the scenario over and over in his or her
mind until the perfect break up line is found; a line that has the
right balance of honesty and diplomacy. The dumper's vision usually
ends smoothly, without complications, and a firm "we'll part as
friends" handshake. Unfortunately, breakups are rarely a mutual
decision. The "dumpee" almost always throws a curve
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Job seekers spend more time fretting over their resumes than any
other process during a job search. This is because most believe
that the resume serves as a magic bullet. But no matter how great
you sound on paper, the reality is that a resume can get you only
so far in the job search, even if it is well written.
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It seems that everyone is an expert when it comes to resume
writing. If you show your resume to ten different people, you will
get ten totally different opinions. What is a job seeker to do when
there are so many conflicting ideas when it comes to resume
etiquette? Who should you write the resume for? Computer software?
The screener? The recruiter? The decision maker? The answer is yes
to all four. Your resume needs to
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"It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I submit my
resume for your review." Most cover letters are written in this
humdrum tone. Cover letters do not need to be so dull, nor so
uninteresting. This style of cover letter writing has been around
for years; and it's a trend that has overstayed its welcome.
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The notion that employers are only interested in where you have
been and where you are heading is pure nonsense. Experienced hiring
managers take into account both your experience and your character.
After all, in the end, they are hiring a human being, not a robot.
Still, many believe that personal attributes just take up space and
make the resume "fluffy."
