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Is a Job Club for You?

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Dear Alex: Should I join a job club or unemployment support group, and if so, where should I find one? …

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Be a Solution-Oriented Candidate

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Dear Alex:  I am graduating this month and still don’t have a job. I have been told to come to …

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The Delicate Act of Saying No

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One of the most typical career questions I get is from recent college grads who are at the bottom of …

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Interview Advice for the Laid Off

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Dear Alex: How should I approach the topic of having been laid off in a job interview? I would mention …

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Are You Thankful? Let Others Know.

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Remember the look on your college roommate’s face when you divided the candy bar you’ve been hoarding all week and …

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How to Get a Government Job

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Dear Alex: What are some ideas for looking for a job with the federal government? Good plan.  Approximately 2.7 million …

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How to Manage Anger at Work

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The professional world is not always fair, and circumstances frustrate us occasionally – or even more than occasionally.  Nevertheless, it’s …

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Write Concisely and Be Heard

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Mark Twain was one of the most well-known writers of his day, and people are still paying attention to him …

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Industries with the Greatest Job Prospects

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Dear Alex: I don’t want to start a new career and find that it’s downsizing in a year or two.  …

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Are You Careful Enough About E-mail?

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I adore e-mail and couldn’t live without it, but at least once a week I hear a terrible story about …

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