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How can I make myself stand out as a candidate?
By Sue Morem
Dear Sue: I can’t seem to find a job I like. I’d like to find a job I enjoy going to each day, but even though the positions I accept seem promising at the time, they never end up being as enjoyable as I anticipated. I’d like to get more out of my job than a paycheck. Should I keep looking until I find the perfect job for me or is it possible it doesn’t exist?
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Work With Difficult People
By Melinda Howard Erickson
Working with difficult people or people who are naturally "disagreeable" is one of the most challenging things you can face on the job - or in any other part of your life. Sometimes it helps to as yourself what is motivation the person to be so unpleasant. Understanding their motivation is critical to your success in dealing with difficult people, whether they are co-workers or the general public. The more information you have about the people you’re dealing with the better.
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He Saved Me the Work, and I Hired Him
From WWDS - What Would Dad Say
For me the hardest part is always checking references. Employers today understand the game we all play with references. Because of legal threats and issues, employers often only admit that the applicant worked at their company and for a specified period of time. It is very hard to get a sense of how someone performed at a company and even anything on his or her attitude. It is almost a waste of time to call a reference.
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Other Blog Entries
Patience During the Hiring Process
By Joan Lloyd
Joan Lloyd talks about what to do after the interview is over. She talks about when to wait, why to wait, and when to act. Her insight is incredibly useful to help get that job offer.
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