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Recently, I have been asked on more than one occasion this very question.  So, I thought I'd write down a few ideas to share!  This doesn't just apply to students either. Perhaps you are transitioning into a different industry, changing jobs, or perhaps you've been out of the workforce for a while, and coming back in.  Either way, here are a few thoughts, but I'll tailor it to the graduates since this was the direct question. First, congratulations on your ... (Read More)

  If you want to learn how to become the top candidate for even the most competitive positions: Mark your calendars for Tuesday November 10th at 8PM CST for JobRadioUSA’s Episode 19 “Personal Branding During the Interview Process.” Carole Martin - author of “The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases For Successful Job Seekers” - will discuss: Why interviewees today need an extra edge or uniquely beneficial trait to win the job How ... (Read More)

"It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." Tom Brokaw I thought about using a quote from Groundhog Day to start this off. You remember, the movie where Bill Murray is a weatherman that finds himself living the same day over and over again.  Do you ever get that feeling when you are dealing with the same patients that come back for the same issues? Over and over again. So you stabilize them and before they go you try to teach ... (Read More)

This content is provided by Doug Mayes, Jobing.com Community Relations Director. Fellow Employers, In our tough economy, it seems that employers and HR professionals fall into two divergent camps, both of which can pose significant challenges and opportunities.  Camp 1.  I'm hiring.  With what news people call a "flood of talent" on the market, some will say you have an embarassment of riches.  Some will say you have the opportunity to get ... (Read More)

November is here and we are ready for another great TRA lunch and learn! This month we will be with our friends at Workforce Solutions - Capital Area.   Last month we enjoyed Adriana Hook of the Ginac Group, and pics from that event can be found here on TRA Oct Event Set.  For the November's event we're so excited to have Carl Dodd who is the President of People Velocity LLC.  Mr Dodd helps organizations save time and money by developing their ... (Read More)

In today’s job market where demand far exceeds supply of jobs, job seekers need an edge. Job seekers who are confident about their skills and capabilities have a greater chance of successfully ending their job search. Below are seven approaches job seekers can use to develop or enhance their confidence simultaneously as they conduct their job search. 1. Believe in yourself and your abilities - you must believe that you are the ideal employee who can produce great ... (Read More)

Ever feel like you are on the adventure of the Wizard of Oz? You are tying to follow the "yellow brick road of success" and all along the way you are faced with challenges that sometimes feel too big to handle. Considering the current employment situation, more and more people are telling me that they feel trapped in an increasingly hostile work environment. What exactly is a hostile work environment? Well, recent law on hostile work environment harassment says ... (Read More)