The Job Hunting Warrior

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64954855287462393462011-11-27T17:41:07.088-06:00The Job Hunting WarriorGraciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-6858216457847576892009-08-02T02:50:00.002-05:002009-08-02T02:53:41.578-05:00Useful strategies for dealing with difficult people at work

We've all been there. Someone who constantly gets in the way every time we are trying to meet a deadline, end a meeting...or perhaps someone who puts others down to put themselves up. Just click on the title for some tips on how to deal with difficult people at work

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-28827235749927213492009-07-19T13:49:00.001-05:002009-07-19T13:49:00.717-05:005 hot spots for free career training

And couldn't we all use anything "free" in the current environment. Click on the title for more information...

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-29465253035215169172009-07-17T13:47:00.001-05:002009-07-17T13:48:34.564-05:008 fastest growing careers, in high demand for the future

From physician's assistant to video game designer...what are the "hot" careers right now? Click on the title to check it out.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-82263269138634174692009-06-23T13:21:00.002-05:002009-06-23T13:31:04.075-05:005 Stimulus Plan Careers and Online Degrees

If you are interested in getting an online degree, these "stimulus plan" careers may be ideal in the current environment.(source: Payscale Salary News)Criminal Investigator - Improving public safety and creating law enforcement jobs is a major focus of the stimulus bill. If you feel inspired to serve your community and keep it safe, this could be a great career for you. Annual median income:

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-4936323543879660192009-06-14T22:49:00.002-05:002009-06-14T22:51:31.925-05:00Fixing your financial mistakes

Whether you are drowning in debt or facing a foreclosure, you can turn things around. Here is what to do when you get into financial trouble. From how to catch up on late payments to clearing up your Chex-systems report, these tips will help just about everyone. Just click on the title for some ideas.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-15199470944952172962009-06-14T22:39:00.001-05:002009-06-14T22:46:48.286-05:00The safest place for savings; top 10 ways to get affordable health insurance

Click on the title for some great ideas about where to put your money in times like this.Click HERE for ideas on affordable health insurance. These are ten solid options for personal health insurance.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-42377795051575416182009-04-25T21:49:00.000-05:002009-04-25T21:49:00.258-05:00MSN Careerbuilder's list of articles on resumes & cover letters

When do you need a cover letter? What are the most serious resume blunders? What are the 10 most vital resume fixes? What are the four things your resume shouldn't be without? Click on the title for articles on these and many more questions.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-30265212299958146482009-04-25T15:43:00.003-05:002009-06-14T22:47:34.241-05:00Best Moves in a Bad Economy

Can you beat a bear market? How do you deal with market fear & loathing? Finish this sentence: "At least 28 companies in the Fortune 150 are doing well enough to..."Click on the title to find out the answers & more.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-47106310691688371542009-04-21T23:03:00.000-05:002009-04-21T23:03:00.884-05:00Know what you're worth

Whether you just want to know what you are worth at your current job, or you are looking at changing jobs, you need to know exactly what you are worth. Click on the title to find out what you should be earning.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-20667152118850607792009-04-20T22:55:00.003-05:002009-04-20T23:00:19.859-05:00Cost of Living analysis, and what is GigZig?

Click HERE to find out the cost of living for any area you are looking for a job in. And click HERE for that GigZig thing. Hint: it has something to do with how far you've come in the last five years at your job, or how far you could go in the next five years...

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-12432396422127738552009-04-08T01:11:00.001-05:002009-04-25T13:33:08.733-05:00Information on salary negotiation, recession topics, resumes, and much, much more

When you click on the title you will go to a wealth of information--links to all sorts of career information such as:salary negotiationrecession topicsresume & cover lettersnews & viewsfinancial planningcareer changeThis reference page is well worth the visit.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-49250404828051946372009-03-23T01:36:00.000-05:002009-03-23T01:36:00.962-05:00Stress Management in the Workplace

With the job cuts & potential for more, it's no secret that stress levels are going up in the workplace. Click on the title to see how the current economy is effecting the well-being of the work place, and some ways to help.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-86097837153895123072009-03-22T13:27:00.000-05:002009-03-22T13:27:00.429-05:00Six Myths About Job Hunting During a Recession

What about companies that have hiring freezes? Should I continue to use the Internet to search for a new job? I HIGHLY recommend clicking on the title for this article. It's great for setting you straight on how to hunt for a job during times like these.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-25248032769743393712009-03-22T01:23:00.001-05:002009-03-22T01:25:19.195-05:00Five Ways to Keep A Job During a Recession

These are tips for improving your job performance so that your job doesn't become "redundant" and therefore deemed unnecessary. Click on the title for some dynamite tips.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-58994403119744932252009-03-18T19:05:00.002-05:002009-03-18T19:07:16.167-05:00How do you compare with your peers? What about your salary? How many hours do your peers work as well?

This is another Monster module that will help you know where you are in relation to others with your knowledge & experience. Are you underpaid? Do you work too many hours? Click on the title & see exactly how you compare.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-208415886481157492009-03-18T18:51:00.002-05:002009-03-18T18:54:49.668-05:00Finding the types of jobs that do the type of work YOU want to do

Do you want to get started in healthcare? Do you want to work outside? Are you a people person? Do you like talking? When you click on the title, you'll come to a list that includes the aforementioned questions. Click on them, and to the right you will see a list of careers that are ideal for these specific desires. Monster also gives you specific data on the career, down to what is on their

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-46790717926342940622009-03-07T20:54:00.000-06:002009-03-07T20:54:33.243-06:00Fifty dollar an hour jobs? Five jobs that make the six figure mark

You may want to consider finishing your degree or going back to get one if you are interested in one of these careers-careers you may not have realized made the big six-digits. Click on the title to find out which health care profession makes this $--other than a physician.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-48327221632648889642009-02-28T19:19:00.002-06:002009-02-28T19:20:57.386-06:00Leadership tools for results-focused leaders

Leadership tools are essential. Successful business leaders aren't interested in abstract, warm and fuzzy, "theories" about leadership. Leaders like you seek out real tools that achieve quality results.Click on the title to brush up on your leadership skills. This can help those in leadership positions who already hava a job or those who are typically in leadership positions that are looking for

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-16112191635274610292009-02-28T19:10:00.002-06:002009-02-28T19:13:05.298-06:00Three stories of success from those working in the home

Here are three ideas you may not have thought of--click on the title to find out what three separate individuals did that worked for them in creating a home business.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-81762331394704011382009-02-28T19:05:00.002-06:002009-02-28T19:10:04.827-06:00What are the 10 careers in demand for 2009?

From two different types of counseling careers to nursing (again!) to software design to factoring (what the heck is that?), this has the ten positions that employers are most looking for. Just click on the title for the complete article.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-20922524145733625242009-02-28T19:02:00.002-06:002009-02-28T19:05:09.089-06:0010 highly profitable 2-yr degree jobs -- click here for article

From web designer to registered nurse, this has a list of associate degree (required) jobs that make the $$$$. It also contains average salaries for each of the positions.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-90603263993423026552009-02-23T00:28:00.001-06:002009-02-23T00:29:33.607-06:00A Cover Letter: Still Relevant

Click on the title to go to a New York Times article on how a cover letter can help introduce you to a potential employer & maybe even give you the edge.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-45435745832662496952009-02-15T23:00:00.002-06:002009-02-15T23:01:18.240-06:00What is a flash resume and how will it help you get an interview?

Click on the title to explore a unique way of communicating your resume to a potential employer.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-609173081389149202009-02-11T03:59:00.002-06:002009-02-11T04:05:32.615-06:00Protect your personal information by never providing social security, credit card or bank account numbers to prospective employers

Click on the title to go to Monster's Advice about providing sensitive information to a prospective employer.

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-39102788354568982442009-02-03T22:44:00.006-06:002009-02-03T23:42:40.871-06:00Ways to keep up with your preferred company, industry of interest, etc., etc.

You want to sound intelligent in your interview, so you want to know everything about the person and company with whom you are interviewing. Or maybe you just want the latest news on a category of product that many companies are struggling to produce better than their competitors. Just about anything you need to know, you can set a Google Alert for. Once you click on Google Alert, you'll be lead

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-40116455700027173792009-02-02T12:14:00.003-06:002009-02-11T04:05:08.482-06:00How to build a good relationship with your boss when you start a new job

by Peter VogtOne of the worst things you can do at your new job is to make your supervisor look bad for hiring you. After all, your boss is key to your current on-the-job satisfaction and to your future success in the organization -- and perhaps even beyond.Click on the title for some spectacular advice on how to get things started right with your new employer. Additional Articles in This Feature

Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13557026820321931914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495485528746239346.post-42018354315431229122009-01-26T02:55:00.001-06:002009-01-26T02:56:28.078-06:00Retailers prepare for new, frugal future

Click on the title to get an idea of what changes companies will be making in order to adapt in the current economy.

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