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Don't get inducted into the Networking Hall of Shame!

Whether you're job hunting, working in sales, or conducting personal research for one reason or another, networking is the name of the game. But, like with everything else, there's a right and a wrong way to do it. Do it the right way and it will pay off for you--even return some unexpected benefits down the line. Do it the wrong way and you'll end up struggling harder than most. Which way are YOU doing it? Do you belong in the Networking Hall of Shame?

Read the entire article here and straighten out your act!

Master that scary panel interview

Some say panel interviews feel like inquistions. Follow these steps to get through the final round.

Read the entire article here on TheLadders.

Got the job? It's time to circle around

The best time to look for a job is when you have one.  We all know that instinctively.  Yet, when most jobseekers get a job, the first things that go out the window are the good job search strategies that won them the new job. 

Read the entire post here on SixFigureStart.

What is a job posting REALLY telling you?

When you're searching for a job, you end up reading dozens, maybe even hundreds, of job ads. Do they all start to sound the same after a while? Here's some insider tips on what those ads are really saying.

Read all about it at ClassifiedInformation here.

The reason you don't stand out from the crowd is...

You're swimming in a sea of thousands of other qualified, even over-qualified, job candidates these days. Standing out in that crowd is essential to survival...so why aren't you standing out? One hint: it's your resume. But why?

Read the entire article hereon Career Rocketeer.

When your job search moves FASTER than you were expecting

Most job hunts these days are taking weeks, sometimes months, to get momentum and really begin to move. It seems like you've got all the time in the world to do all the company and industry research that the experts recommend you do. But what happens if things actually start moving faster than you're prepared to handle?

Read the entire article hereat SixFigureStart.

Why applying through a staffing company can be a wise career move

“The staffing industry is no longer personified by the temporary file clerk you see in the break room or the college student brought on board to transport boxes to the new office space...Today's staffing employees include truck drivers, accountants, day laborers, scientists, computer programmers, nurses, call center operators--even CEOs.”

Read the entire article on Examiner here.

Former interns fare better in a poor job market

New college graduates who had taken part in internships fared far better in the job market than their counterparts who didn’t gain that experience, according to a new report.

Read the entire article on Examiner here.

What are you telling people before you start to talk?

For your next job interview, if you weren't allowed to open your mouth, but just walk in the room, what would the hiring manager think of you? Would you get the job? What your clothes, your facial expression, and how you carry yourself say about you can help make-or-break your career...make sure they're saying the right thing.

Read the entire article on Examiner.com here.

Do you understand 'the the impotence of proofreading'?

So, how many times did you go over your last resume or cover letter before sending it to a potential future boss? Proofreading may sound silly to some, but it's a crucial step in preparing for your job search. Take a look at this video for a laugh the next time you catch an embarrassing typo in your thank-you note...and don't ever skip this step again!

Watch the video, "The The Impotence of Proofreading", on YouTube here.