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Job Journal October 21, 2012 Peter Weddle	Pump Up Your Career Fitness The competition for higher-paying jobs demands that candidates do more than simply meet minimum requirements for education and experience. Employers are looking to hire those who are constantly improving their skills and industry knowledge.
Job Journal January 29, 2012 Peter Weddle	Getting Hired is Super! Finally landing a job after a long hunt can feel like winning the big game. And it might be tempting to toss all your job search tools into a giant bonfire and celebrate the end of unemployment. But getting hired is no guarantee against another job loss.
Job Journal July 25, 2010 Peter Weddle	Come As You Aren't Looking for work may never be the same as it was before the recession. Instead of job hunting as we were, we must now look for a job as we need to be. To find success in the new job market, we must always be changing, always growing.
Job Journal June 3, 2012 Peter Weddle	What's Next for Job Search Success? It might seem that the fundamentals of a successful job search should be relatively timeless. But upheavals in the economy and the job market have caused seismic shifts in employers' expectations over the past several years.
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Job Journal July 24, 2011 Peter Weddle	What's the Freshness Date on Your Career Training? As the pace of technological change continues to accelerate, the value of your training and education is directly affected by how recently you completed the coursework. Continuing education is a must to avoid being seen as outdated or unemployable.
Job Journal March 12, 2006 James E. Challenger	Career Pros: You're a Service Provider Over the past decade or more, the relationship between employer and employee has changed significantly. Today, you'll go further by seeing yourself as an independent service provider.
Job Journal May 22, 2005 Bob Rosner	Working Wounded: The Trauma of Job Loss Job loss is a tremendously ego-busting trauma, which can linger long after the job loss itself. Getting back on your feet takes planning and direction.
Job Journal October 2, 2011 Peter Weddle	The Smarter Resume Most resumes fail to get the attention necessary to win an interview. So, what does it take to stand out from the crowd in a job market swamped with qualified applicants? Present yourself as someone who is constantly working to improve their market value.
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Job Journal April 2, 2006 Rich Heintz	Fitness Fields Judging by the continuing growth of exercise classes and health clubs, the business of fitness is booming. That means jobs at fitness centers are growing at a healthy clip as well.
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Job Journal March 9, 2008	What Employers Really Want 'Soft skills' and personal values often matter more to an employer than accomplishments and experience. Here are some examples from Getting the Job You Really Want, now in its fifth edition.
Job Journal October 20, 2013 Peter Weddle	Breaking Good Volunteering your time for a worthy cause is always a good idea. When you're unemployed, it's a great way to help your own cause in an organization where you can use your occupational expertise.
AskMen.com Sean Hewitt	9 Soft Skills For Success These days, the strength of your "soft" skills can make or break how successful you are in the workplace -- the non-technical, intangible, personality-specific skills that determine your strengths as a leader, listener, negotiator, and conflict mediator.
Job Journal June 25, 2006 James E. Challenger	Use Spare Time to Make Yourself More Employable Human resource executives notice which candidates have taken it upon themselves to update their skills through education.
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Job Journal August 27, 2006 James E. Challenger	Career Pros: Capable But Clueless Even seasoned pros make rookie interview mistakes. Here are some examples.
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AskMen.com May 1, 2003 Pete Sisco	The U.S. Military Force Workout How can a soldier prepare to carry 50 to 100 pounds of equipment, move an injured comrade and operate artillery -- all in the same day?
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Job Journal May 22, 2005 James Challenger	Career Pros: Where Will Your Spouse Work? When a couple decides to relocate, it's typical for one of them to become a suddenly out-of-work jobseeker. Here's how to help your spouse find work when you relocate.
Job Journal November 27, 2011 Peter Weddle	The Sound of Silence Jobseekers typically describe their application experience as akin to sending their resume off into a black hole. It's as if their communication disappears into some cavernous void never to be heard from again.
Job Journal April 4, 2010 Peter Weddle	Going Above Beyond to Build Career Security Why do so many of us get surprised by a layoff out of the blue? What's behind the pink slip we never saw coming? The answer lies in the new reality of career security, and the fact that American workers can no longer rely employers to look out for them.
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Job Journal April 7, 2013	Continuing Education As it becomes more challenging to compete in a tough job market, one way to stand out is with up-to-date knowledge and skills. Continuing education is becoming a necessity for workers and jobseekers looking for success.
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