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Can Google Help You or Hurt You in Your Job Search?
Job seekers, take heed: Potential employers are scouring the Web for information about you — everywhere from Facebook walls to eBay’s comment pages. And they’re not just looking for incriminating...
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Long Island Job Fair
JOB FAIR Come meet with many of Long Island’s Top Companies ______ Tuesday, September 25, 2012 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at the Ronkonkoma Holiday Inn (3845 Veteran’s Memorial Hwy.) FREE ADMISSION FREE...
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There’s an App for That!
Every month I teach a workshop for job seekers to help them integrate social media into the job search process. I talk about the standards; LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and toward the end I touch on...
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Quick Resume Tip:
How do you get a hiring manager’s attention in 15 seconds or less? Don’t overwhelm them with text: keep your resume to two pages maximum if you have extensive experience. List 2-3 quantifiable...
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Helpful Interview Preparation Questions – Part Deux
Last week I gave you a list of the top five interview questions, according to the handful of job seekers that I gathered together for a recent workshop. The main topic of discussion was, “What are...
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Questions To Ask in Your Job Interview
I’m back. I’m back. I’m sorry for the delay, but things here in New York have been a bit hectic since our unwanted visitor, Sandy. I’m happy to say, though, that we ARE slowly but surely getting back...
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Should you lead your resume with an Objective or Summary?
Yes. But which one………. And why? If you were to poll 10 recruiters, you very well may get 10 different answers. That’s because so many Objectives and Summaries are just plain bad. If they’re properly...
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How should I address my cover letter?
One question that I am asked more than any other is “How should I address my cover letter?” Good question. Unfortunately, there is not really ONE good answer. Here’s why. Depending on how long you’ve...
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Active + Positive = Success
The tight job market has affected all demographics — but older workers have really felt the squeeze, particularly if they found themselves out of work for one reason or another. Statistics show that...
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LIEOC Offering FREE Vocational & Academic Courses
The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center is a State University of New York program sponsored locally by Farmingdale State College. They offer free vocational and academic courses for adults 17...
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