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			<h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/07/30/research-makes-perfect-tips-on-researching-your-dream-job/">Research Makes Perfect: Tips On Researching Your Dream Job</a></h1>

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				<p>Most recruiters advice you to send a thank-you letter right after your interview. The current trend is to send an email and not a letter through snail mail. That&#8217;s because email is considered the best way to communicate with recruiters. You can find your dream job by emailing a professional thank-you note to the attention of the person who interviewed you.   Make the thank-you note no longer than one paragraph. Simply thank the interviewer for their time and let them know you are interested in the job.Never heard of this before?  Get up to speed <a href='http://ask.metafilter.com/239275/Quick-interview-followup-email-question'>here</a>. This simple act can make you stand apart from other interviewers. That&#8217;s because most people do not send a thank-you note after their interview. When you are competing with hundreds of people for an open job position, you need to stand out from the crowd.   Be sure your resume is professional and without grammatical errors. Practice interviewing with a friend or family member. Everyone gets a little nervous before their interview, <a href="http://tvsavings.org/direct-tv/california/l/los-angeles/">www.tvsavings.org</a>, but if you practice, you will more relaxed. A relaxed interview will help you answer the hiring manager&#8217;s questions in a professional manner. If you are nervous, you are likely to feel confused and frustrated by the questions the hiring manager ask you.</p>

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			<h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/07/15/tracking-down-the-job-of-your-dreams/">Tracking Down the Job of Your Dreams</a></h1>

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				<p>Finding your dream job can be more difficult than you think, but there are many ways to try and land that perfect career. One thing lots of people will tell you is to keep your eyes open and it sounds pretty basic, I know. You might circle ads in the paper or, if you have a TV service like http://www.satellitetv.net/, you might even jump on board with whatever infomercial you happen to see. While there is SOME merit to this, it&#8217;s not always advisable.</p>
<p>One of the first things you need to do is really figure out exactly what you want to do with your life. Remember that your dream job is one that will make you happy and reward you financially. A job is not a dream job if it is miserable, no matter how much money you make. </p>
<p>You should take advantage of the internet to get your name out there. It does not take too much effort to create an online presence that will allow employers to come and find you. The world is changing, and you have the chance to upload your resume, credentials and a video of your skills with the touch of a button. </p>
<p>The final thing to remember is that your dream job may not come to you immediately. You may have to climb the ladder to get to the top, but the work that you do in the beginning of your career will be extremely valuable as you progress through the ranks.</p>

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			<h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/05/03/all-about-eye-contact-how-to-address-your-superiors/">All About Eye-Contact: How To Address Your Superiors</a></h1>

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				<p>Eye contact plays an integral role in effective business communication. As a major component of body language, eye contact communicates intentions, levels of interest and degrees of understanding. Whether communicating with subordinates or superiors, the dominant culture in the United States values eye contact in all business situations and personal relationships as well. When addressing superiors, the same basic principles of appropriate eye contact among fellow co-workers should be applied with less familiarity between subordinates and superiors.</p>
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			<h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/04/29/creative-ways-to-market-yourself-your-skills/">Creative Ways To Market Yourself &#038; Your Skills</a></h1>

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				<p>Finding a job is not difficult if you know what type of work you want to do. Of course, your education and skills will play a big factor in what type of job you are qualified for. One of the biggest secrets to finding a job is to apply to hundreds of them. Make sure you are qualified before you waste the time to fill out an application or send a resume. If you don&#8217;t <a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/04/29/creative-ways-to-market-yourself-your-skills/#more-6" class="more-link">Read the rest of this entry &raquo;</a></p>

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			<h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/04/25/the-dos-and-donts-of-the-application-process/">The DOs And DON&#8217;Ts Of The Application Process</a></h1>

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				<p>Finding a job can be made easier if you fill out your employment application correctly. There are a number of applicants who simply make mistakes on their application that can cost them an interview. Make sure you answer every question on the application. Do not leave any employment gaps unless you are prepared to discuss them should you get an interview. You should always attach a resume with your completed application when searching for a job. </p>
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			<h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/04/22/how-to-avoid-generic-responses-to-common-interview-questions/">How To Avoid Generic Responses To Common Interview Questions</a></h1>

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				<p>Many applicants who have stellar resumes and references fail to get the job because they fumble the interview questions. Interviews can be nerve wracking experiences, and people frequently become so nervous that they do not put their best foot forward. If you are feeling anxiety due to an upcoming interview, there are several steps that you can take to make the process go more smoothly. </p>
<p>Interviewers are generally put off by generic answers to interview questions. One of the best ways to avoid this <a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/04/22/how-to-avoid-generic-responses-to-common-interview-questions/#more-4" class="more-link">Read the rest of this entry &raquo;</a></p>

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			<h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.majoringincareers.com/2013/04/19/thank-you-letter-or-e-mail-current-trends/">Thank You Letter Or E-mail? Current Trends</a></h1>

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				<p>Most recruiters advice you to send a thank-you letter right after your interview. The current trend is to send an email and not a letter through snail mail. That&#8217;s because email is considered the best way to communicate with recruiters. You can find your dream job by emailing a professional thank-you note to the attention of the person who interviewed you.</p>
<p>Make the thank-you note no longer than one paragraph. Simply thank the interviewer for their time and let them know you are interested in the job. This simple act can make you stand apart from other interviewers. That&#8217;s because most people do not send a thank-you note after their interview. When you are competing with hundreds of people for an open job position, you need to stand out from the crowd.</p>
<p>Be sure your resume is professional and without grammatical errors. Practice interviewing with a friend or family member. Everyone gets a little nervous before their interview, but if you practice, you will more relaxed. A relaxed interview will help you answer the hiring manager&#8217;s questions in a professional manner. If you are nervous, you are likely to feel confused and frustrated by the questions the hiring manager ask you.</p>

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