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Working Moms: Worry Less
October 19 , 2010, by Kimberly Bowen, NorthOrion Staff Writer
Stress for a working mom can come in a variety of forms – taking adequate time to care for your children, assignments at the office, finances and relationships. Such concerns will not disappear overnight.… View Full Article »
Keys to Likeability - Biggest Success Factor in Job Search, Work, and Life
October 15 , 2010, by G.L. Hoffman, NorthOrion Guest Contributor
To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important characteristic of job candidates and… View Full Article »
Increase Your Value as an Employee
October 7 , 2010, by Kimberly Bowen, NorthOrion Staff Writer
Measuring your value to your company isn’t as easy as measuring your height or weighing yourself. Part of the reason for this is that each employer measures what a valuable employee is in different ways.… View Full Article »
What Now? My Unemployment Benefits Are Ending
October 7 , 2010, by Kimberly Bowen, NorthOrion Staff Writer
One of the scariest things that can happen is to be laid off. If you are fortunate, you have been able to take advantage of benefits such as severance pay or unemployment benefits. Hopefully, your period… View Full Article »
Sending Thank You Notes
October 7 , 2010, by Kimberly Bowen, NorthOrion Staff Writer
Not many things feel better than having a good job interview, except of course, getting the job. These days, so many people apply for positions that it seems at times the odds of landing a job are like… View Full Article »
Resume Writing Tips & Techniques
October 7 , 2010, by Kimberly Bowen, NorthOrion Staff Writer
More people than just the hiring manager are going to be looking at your resume, that is, if you can keep the company’s interest. Even though you may have the experience the company is looking for, if… View Full Article »
Network Your Way to Your Next Job
October 7 , 2010, by Kimberly Bowen, NorthOrion Staff Writer
Think of all the people you have ever met in your life. If you are like the average American, you’ve probably already met thousands. Think of all these individuals and where they are right now. Probably… View Full Article »
Email Etiquette
October 7 , 2010, by Kimberly Bowen, NorthOrion Staff Writer
The way you communicate over email can have a large impact on how your recipients receive your message. Knowing a couple email etiquette tips can help you be more effective in your communication. The rules… View Full Article »
Interview: Dress to Complement Your Most Professional Self
October 6 , 2010, by Administrator
The first impression you offer a perspective employer could be the most important part of your career. Just like on a first date, your attire will give a number of clues about who you are and what’s… View Full Article »
Knock it Out of the Park During Your First Interview
October 6 , 2010, by Rebecca Palmer
You’ve completed your education, perfected your resume and sent it, with appropriate and well-researched cover letters, to your top employment picks. Then you wait and wait, and probably send out a few… View Full Article »
