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September 30, 2007

In job searches, women take hit

When you apply for a job in Pennsylvania, an employer is prohibited from asking you about, among other things, your age, race, religion or ancestry. But he can ask you if you have children. He can ask you when and if you plan to have kids. He can ask if you're married, single, separated or

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Posted by Greg at 03:24 PM

September 29, 2007

Recruiting the YouTube generation

Dozens of resume-carrying students dressed in interview suits cruised Hofstra University's job fair for finance and accounting majors last Tuesday evening. But when they reached the Ernst & Young table, instead of being called on to sell themselves, they were called on to create videos -- ones in which they share their thoughts on their career expectations and the

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Posted by Matt at 12:53 PM

September 28, 2007

Job seekers are plentiful at Job Fair

Bill McCusker of Wakefield checks out potential job openings at the job fair at the Holiday Inn in South Kingstown. The event was co-sponsored by the South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce and

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Posted by Russell at 04:57 PM

Employers, job seekers look for a perfect fit

Pierce Sullivan, a representative of Wesley Commons, answers questions for Courtney Witt, of Greenwood, during the Upper Savannah Job Fair on Wednesday at Greenwood Mall. In the background, Amanda Brook, also with Wesley Commons, talks with Carol Killingsworth, of

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Posted by Greg at 04:31 PM

Workshop offers tips on job seeking skills

Decades after the women's liberation movement, many women continue to face challenges when it comes to identifying their strengths and skills and landing the job best suited for them. Societal shifts can make job search rules change, making it necessary to update search skills

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September 27, 2007

Safety first

Posting a r sum online? Besides following the site's precautions, consider these tips: Be suspicious of any job offer that asks for your driver's license, bank account or Social Security numbers. A favorite ploy is to claim that they need your bank information to set up direct-deposit paychecks for you. Do not put your references on your r sum . That is giving their information to the world

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Posted by Stephen at 10:31 AM

Interview skills prove vital for job-seeking students

While a dazzling transcipt and real-world experience might enhance your resume, interview skills could make the difference in landing that dream job, or not. Placement counselor Stephanie Hollis, from Blairsville, Ga., has been working in higher education for 16

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Posted by John at 09:38 AM