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Art and Craft of E-mail Cover Letters

• The "how to's are defined in this CareerJournal.com article

Background Checks

• Advice from the Boston Globe Job Doc
  

Bad Career Advice

• Job Seeker Weekly article explains why it's okay to have a 2-page resume, not to include salary info, and more

Bouncing Back from a Termination

• Job Seeker Weekly article advises, "Don't mope & start networking!"

Memorable Cover Letter Will Boost Your Chances

• Article from CareerJournal.com

Crafting a Memorable Cover Letter

• Article from CareerJournal.com offers good advice and a sample Cover Letter

Crafting a Cover Letter for the Specific Job

• "Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Cover Letter"-- Practical advice posted by Jayne H based on her own experiences.

Education Reinforces Your Strengths

• Article from Job Seeker Weekly offers advice to workers/applicants with no degree.

Eight Ways to Find a New Job

• An article from JobSeeker Weekly

Five Myths about Holiday Job Hunting

• Hiring isn't based on time of year, but on need--article from Job Seeker Weekly

Good versus Bad Career Advice

• An article from JobSeeker Weekly

Habits of Successful Job Seekers

• Follow these tips from Job Seeker Weekly

Having Trouble with your Job Search?

How to Avoid Job Search Insanity

• Article from JobSeeker Weekly: What's working, what's not in your job search, plus, what to do next

How to Rebound from a Painful Job Loss

How to Uncover Job Leads

• Three Articles Above from JobSeeker Weekly

Identify Your Long-Term Career Goals

• Article from JobSeeker Weekly

The Internet & Recruiting: A New Ballgame

• An in-depth article from CareerJournal.com

In-depth Interview Dressing Advice

• PDFs and eBooks posted by Slim_Pickens82 offer suggestions, counsel, and advice re dressing for interviews and on the job

Jobhopping & Resumes

• NYT Column posted by Tiredsecy

Jobless: Survival Tips for the Short & Long Term

• An article from the New York Times

Job Search Resources

• Extensive lists of Job Boards, Classifieds, Freelance, etc.

Job Search TAX DEDUCTIONS

• Article from CareerJournal.com and link to IRS

Lying on résumé puts credibility, job in jeopardy

• Advice from the Job Doc at BostonWorks

Networking: Don't Overuse Your Contacts

• Article from the WSJ Online
  

Networking in the Big Leagues

• Practical advice on how to network with senior execs and influential people from CareerJournal.com

Networking Strategies for Busy Professionals

• Article from CareerJournal.com

Network Without Being a Pest

• Helpful advice from Job Seeker Weekly

Personal Branding Can Lead to a Job

• Article from Job Seeker Weekly--Know who you are, what you want, and how to get it.

Regaining your Confidence after a Major Career Setback

• An article from CareerJournal.com

RESUME DILEMMA: Gaps in Work History

• Good Advice on Monster

Search for a New Job ON YOUR OWN TIME

• Botson Globe Job Doc advises conducting job search on your own dime, not your Company's.

Should you Consider Lower Pay?

• Article from Job Seeker Weekly

Six Essentials for Job Hunters

• Excellent article from CareerJournal.com that lists and explains most important things in a job hunt.

Tactics for Overcoming a Bad Reference

• Practical advice and suggestions from CareerJournal.com

Take Extra Care in Seeking References

• Some How-To advice from the BostonWorks JobDoc

Ten Commandments of NETWORKING

• Job Seeker Weely article

Ten Things to Ask Before Taking a Sales Job

• An article from Vault.com

Tips for Frustrated Job Seekers

• Practical advice from Job Seeker Weekly

Tips for a Holiday Job Search

• Practical Advice that works at the holidays and any time of year; from Job Seeker Weekly

Tips for Neutralizing Discrimination

• Some steps to follow from Job Seeker Weekly

Use of Credit Checks Grows in Screening Applicants

• Article from the Sunday New York Times

What is the Company Culture & How to Find the Best Place for You

• Article posted by Rafunzel

Will Job Boards Become Obsolete?

• CareerJournal.com article

Your Rights in Unemployment Claims

• JobSeeker Weekly article--does not replace legal advice.