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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Having periods of time when there has been no employment in your past can be troublesome when it comes time for a resume update. What do you do when there are gaps in your work history? Can you make unemployment more attractive on a resume? There are several ideas that can be used when it ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/job-market/resume-gaps-can-be-a-problem/">Resume Gaps Can Be a Problem</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having periods of time when there has been no employment in your past can be troublesome when it comes time for a resume update.</p>
<p>What do you do when there are gaps in your work history? Can you make unemployment more attractive on a resume?</p>
<p>There are several ideas that can be used when it comes time to update that resume.</p>
<p><b>Boost Experience</b></p>
<p>During the time that you are unemployed, volunteer or have some type of continuing education in the job field. That way it is still going toward experience, whether you are paid for it or not. Any type of community work or consulting will work too. Keep good records so that you can use this to your advantage.</p>
<p><b>Prove Your Worth</b></p>
<p>If there is a large period of time lapse between jobs, make sure your hiring manager can see that you are still up-to-date on events and innovations in your field. Keep active and make sure that you&#8217;re not obsolete. This can be done as simply as keeping up certifications, taking online classes (even free ones contribute to knowledge), and staying active in job field community projects.</p>
<p><b>Readjust the Format</b></p>
<p>Another stealth way to make a resume appear better and avoid short-term job lapses is to readjust your resume format. Instead of putting the month and year of your jobs, just add the year, that way small absences that are under a year will not be &#8220;seen&#8221;.</p>
<p><b>Use the Cover Letter</b></p>
<p>Having a cover letter and using it to make sure you explain job hopping can certainly downplay the gaps in your resume. Job hopping isn&#8217;t necessarily a bad thing, especially when they are short term jobs that are temporary. Explaining temp jobs in a cover letter will alert your hiring manager to understand why there seems to be more job hopping than what was actually happening.</p>
<p><b>Start off With Qualifications</b></p>
<p>Make sure your resume will lead off with a Qualifications section so that you are stepping out on the right foot before getting into anything about job hopping or periods of unemployment. This way they see you in a positive light that may carry through the resume instead perhaps starting off on a sour note.</p>
<p><b>Have Reference Letters</b></p>
<p>Finally, if you have a couple of good reference letters from former bosses, this can help lower the risk a hiring manager may feel in hiring you. Good references from former bosses can also help them not worry about a few lapses in work history.</p>
<p>So there are ways to help a resume look more attractive to potential job prospects when you&#8217;ve had these lapses in employment.</p>
<p>Just remember to include everything that could be spun to your advantage.</p>
<p><i>About the Author: Tina Samuels writes on small business topics and home improvements such as a </i><a href="http://www.moonworkshome.com/"><i>roof replacement</i></a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Either you are looking for a job, or you are a business owner looking to hire someone. Should you use a temp agency? Lots of pros and cons exist around these agencies, and before you decide to go with or without one, you should take some of these considerations into mind… What is a temp ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/college-graduates/are-temp-agencies-for-me/">Are Temp Agencies for Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Either you are looking for a job, or you are a business owner looking to hire someone. Should you use a temp agency?</p>
<p>Lots of pros and cons exist around these agencies, and before you decide to go with or without one, you should take some of these considerations into mind…</p>
<p><b>What is a temp agency?</b></p>
<p>These agencies find people to fulfill temporary positions. Maybe an employee will be out on leave for some time, and rather than hire someone just to let him in a few weeks, a temporary person would be better. Perhaps there are high seasons for a particular company and more employees are needed, like over the holidays or during the summer – temp agencies can help fill these seasonal positions.</p>
<p><b>Should a business owner use a temp agency?</b></p>
<p>For business owners who have a need to fill a temporary position, a temp agency may help them.</p>
<p>The temp worker will come in knowing how long the position is for and without expectations of staying on that could bring on an uncomfortable situation once the job is over. Because the business owner is not responsible for benefits, it can be a bit easier to go through an agency. The business owner pays the agency and the agency pays the employee; this can make easier.</p>
<p>Usually there is a pool of people with different skills that the agency has already screened and can choose a good fit for the business. No advertising or interviewing needed.</p>
<p>However…the business owner needs to make sure the temp agency is reputable and truly does have skilled employees.</p>
<p>Because there is not a lot regulation with staffing agencies, sometimes the workers aren’t really skilled to be performing the jobs they are hired for or may not be reliable. Because they don’t see it as a long term position, they may not always put in the ethics and dedication a full time or long term employee may.</p>
<p><b>Should a qualified person use a temp agency to find a job?</b></p>
<p>It can be tough right now to find a job.</p>
<p>A lot of qualified and skilled people are turning to temp agencies to find work. Many may find a temp job and it turns out so well it becomes a full time, regular job. Or at least many hope this might happen.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a job and considering going through a temp agency, you’ve got some points to consider.</p>
<p>The temp agency chooses the job for you, you don’t. You don’t get to check out the environment or people you work with. There’s no interview, you just show up and hope for the best.</p>
<p>On the pro side, however, you don’t have to do the searching; they do it for you. If they know your skills and what you are good at, you can work some very good jobs and can even try out different environments to see what really is good for you.</p>
<p>With more than 7,000 temp agencies in the United States, it’s not hard to find one. The tough part is finding one that fits your needs, whatever side you are on.</p>
<p>You need one that will fit your needs and your specialties, and one you can trust in all departments, from payment to placement to getting the job done.</p>
<p>Just take a look before you take a temp agency on, and once you decide to use one and find the right one, you may have a long, happy relationship ahead of you.</p>
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<p><i>About the Author: Heather Legg is a writer who covers a wide variety of subjects including </i><a href="http://payroll.intuit.com/?oc=A2CB10A197BF7B729134E71F9AD57A9A4A6B3A6C02C88D7E2F4D0E32C3623A75&amp;priorityCode=3896-20101553440&amp;"><i>payroll service</i></a><i>.</i></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Cover letters may seem archaic, in fact you may be young enough not even realize what a cover letter is. So it begs the question, do employers read cover letters still, or is it something that wastes your time and their time? Does it Serve Purpose? Employers definitely do not have time nor patience to ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/resume-cover-letter-tips/do-employers-truly-still-read-cover-letters/">Do Employers Truly Still Read Cover Letters?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cover letters may seem archaic, in fact you may be young enough not even realize what a cover letter is.</p>
<p>So it begs the question, do employers read cover letters still, or is it something that wastes your time and their time?</p>
<p><b>Does it Serve Purpose?</b></p>
<p>Employers definitely do not have time nor patience to read cover letters that aren&#8217;t formatted correctly and do not tell them what they are suppose to be used for.</p>
<p>Many times job seekers will use them as a &#8220;hello&#8221;, stating the job they are applying for and to see the attached CV or resume. This isn&#8217;t going to work for the employer and it won&#8217;t work for you. If you use a cover letter, make it valuable.</p>
<p><b>Cover Letter Tips</b></p>
<p>There are some tips that, depending on your Human Resources manager, could give you an edge. Some of these include:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>•           Description &#8211; Don&#8217;t just tell them the job you are applying for and tell them to look at your CV, tell them why you are a great match for the position and describe why you chose that company to apply to.</p>
<p>•           Personalize &#8211; No matter how you have to track it down, try to avoid the &#8220;to whom it may concern&#8221; intro and get the hiring manager&#8217;s actual name to use. A little goes a long way.</p>
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<p><b>Proper Formatting for Cover Letters</b></p>
<p>Now that you have some tips to help your cover letter, you&#8217;re going to want to do it the right way. Using the Purdue Online Writing Lab&#8217;s format, this is how you should fill out your cover letter:</p>
<p>•           Set your Margins &#8211; Your standard margins are going to need to be one-inch all around. That means one inch from the top and bottom, and from side to side. Make sure it is left-aligned. It is better not to indent the margins, but it won&#8217;t be held against you if you do indent.</p>
<p>•           Not Too Long or Too Short &#8211; Cover letters don&#8217;t need to be three pages and they shouldn&#8217;t be just a paragraph. Try to aim for a full page. With a intro paragraph and concluding paragraph, that should leave you one to three paragraphs for the body of the letter.</p>
<p>•           Space it Right &#8211; Cover letters are not double-spaced, they should only be single-spaced.</p>
<p>•           There should be one blank space between the heading and greeting, between paragraphs, better header date and address, and three spaces by the Sincerely close and the name you type.</p>
<p>•           Name it &#8211; Have a typed name at the bottom but include space to sign it personally.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cover letters can be a nice way to set yourself apart from the others, but only if you do it right. Having a cover letter just for the sake of a cover letter isn&#8217;t going to work for you.</p>
<p>Read up, practice, and do them the right way.</p>
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<p><i>About the Author: Tina Samuels writes on a variety of career and business topics, including working with a </i><a href="https://www.wepay.com/"><i>virtual terminal </i></a><i>and mobile payment solutions</i>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Finding the right job opportunity is hard enough but it’s only half the battle. When you finally get that chance how do you make sure you don’t lose it? The below blogs offer more advice than any young job seeker would ever need. They will inspire you, lead you and help you grow in life ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/career-book-authors/20-must-read-career-blogs-for-the-young-job-seeker-resumebear-makes-the-list/">20 Must Read Career Blogs for the Young Job Seeker ResumeBear makes the List</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding the right job opportunity is hard enough but it’s only half the battle. When you finally get that chance how do you make sure you don’t lose it? The below blogs offer more advice than any young job seeker would ever need. They will inspire you, lead you and help you grow in life and in your career. If you’re searching for a job or simply looking to grow where you are take some time to follow and read these great sites.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.gradmeetsworld.org/" target="_blank">Grad Meets World</a></h3>
<p>Amanda Abella runs Grad Meets World where she will break down the best of the personal development world – from landing that dream job to getting out of debt – into simple, actionable steps that nourish mind, body and soul.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/" target="_blank">Life After College</a></h3>
<p>Jenny Blake is an author, career and micro-business coach, and traveling yoga teacher. She provides thought-leadership for entrepreneurs, Generation Y and beyond through her uplifting blog Life After College. Her passion is in helping people ditch the rigidity of yesterday’s career ladder, instead treating their careers (and lives) as dynamic as the constantly customizable apps on a smart phone.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.cornonthejob.com/" target="_blank">Corn on the Job</a></h3>
<p>Rich DeMatteo, AKA Corn on the Job, is a globally recognized Career Expert, Gen Y Career Coach, and Social Media Marketer. The blog presents an opportunity for him to get that opinion out his readers.  His adventures in both agency and corporate recruiting has handed over a wealth of knowledge, experience,  joy, and opinion.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.mscareergirl.com/" target="_blank">Ms. Career Girl</a></h3>
<p>Nicole (Crimaldi) Emerick started Ms. Career Girl in November 2008 as a “passion project” to build community among ambitious young professional women. She has gone from Big Bank to Startup Bliss to Self-Employed.  Wherever you are in your career or wherever you want to go, she will likely have some insight!</p>
<h3><a href="http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/" target="_blank">Penelope Trunk</a></h3>
<p>Penelope Trunk is the co-founder of Brazen Careerist, a career management tool for next-generation professionals. This blog is where she documents the twists and turns she has experienced in her own career path.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.thedailymuse.com/" target="_blank">The Daily Muse</a></h3>
<p>The Daily Muse is a rapidly growing community of women (and dudes!) who believe that kicking ass and taking names is all part of the job. As they say “We’re serious about your career. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, work for a Fortune 500 company, or dream about changing the world, we believe in being passionate about doing great things, at work and in life.”</p>
<h3><a href="http://Careerealism.com" target="_blank">Careerealism</a></h3>
<p>Careerealism was founded in 2009 on the belief “every job is temporary” with the purpose of helping people solve their career and job search problems. Their goal is to ensure Careerealism  readers leave feeling more informed and better prepared to handle their professional challenges than when they arrived.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.thechangeblog.com/" target="_blank">The Change Blog</a></h3>
<p>Peter Clemens created The Change Blog in 2007 not because he had all the answers, but to share his story in the hope that it would help others. The short version is that he knows what it is like to be unhappy and drifting through life without purpose. Since 2007 The Change Blog has published more than 500 posts on topics related to personal change.</p>
<h3><a href="http://jobmob.co.il/" target="_blank">JobMob</a></h3>
<p>JobMob is about bringing together job seekers and jobfinders to find jobs in Israel and all over the world. Their motto is “all together now.” The blog is filled with straight-talking advice based on real world experience and lots of humor thrown in.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.onedayonejob.com/" target="_blank">One Day One Job</a></h3>
<p>Everyday they will introduce you to an awesome new company or non-profit. You’ll find out what they do, who they are, why they’re interesting, and what kind of entry level jobs and internships they offer.</p>
<p>They haven’t skipped a day since November 12, 2007, which means that they have built a database of more than 1,700 amazing employers that are hiring young talent.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.workcoachcafe.com/" target="_blank">Work Coach Cafe</a></h3>
<p>Work Coach Cafe is dedicated to the world of work – something that has driven founder Ronnie Ann crazy more times than she cares to admit…and yet also never failed to fascinate. Work Coach Cafe is a safe place to share job search stories, find support, and see what others have on their minds</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.careerrocketeer.com/" target="_blank">Career Rocketeer</a></h3>
<p>Career Rocketeer is one of the industry’s leading career search and personal branding blogs, welcoming ambitious career entrepreneurs of all ages and professions who are driven to “launch” their careers to greater heights.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.workhappynow.com/" target="_blank">Work Happy Now</a></h3>
<p>For over three years founder Karl Staib has uncovered secrets to doing work we love. So why are some types of work enjoyable while other types of work are torturous? In this blog he breaks down the motivation behind doing great work and together we create work hacks that help you become happier, more productive and successful.</p>
<h3><a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/" target="_blank" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">ResumeBear</a></h3>
<p>ResumeBear, Inc. was founded by a diverse group of individuals with backgrounds spanning education, human resources, technology, administration and business development.</p>
<p>It is this variety and wealth of expertise that enables us to determine the needs of today’s job seekers, employers, students, and colleges, and to offer a 21st century technological solution to the traditional job search process of years past.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.blogging4jobs.com/" target="_blank">Blogging4Jobs</a></h3>
<p>Jessica is a professional blogger and has managed Blogging4Jobs since 2007.   Recently, Blogging4Jobs was named a top career site for job seekers by Forbes Magazine. HR Examiner Jessica as the second most influential recruiter on the Internet and the seventh most powerful woman on Twitter.</p>
<h3><a href="http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/" target="_blank">The Undercover Recruiter</a></h3>
<p>The Undercover Recruiter is the #1 recruitment and career blog in the UK &amp; Europe. They aim to please recruiters, HR folks, jobseekers and anyone in the career industry.</p>
<p>The blog was set up by Jorgen Sundberg when he was a sales director for a global IT recruitment firm. Nowadays he is a Social Media consultant at Link Humans in London, UK.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/" target="_blank">CareerDiva</a></h3>
<p>Eve Tahmincioglu has been writing about business for nearly two decades and her stories have appeared in a host of publications including the New York Times, Time, Salon.com, and BusinessWeek. Her specialties include workplace issues, the small business and entrepreneurial world, social networking, retail, autos, women’s issues and leadership, including interviews with some of the biggest names in Corporate America. She was named one of the top ten career tweeters on Twitter by CareerBuilder and CNN; and CareerBuilder named CareerDiva.net one of the 9 Job Blogs You Should Be Reading.</p>
<h3><a href="http://comerecommended.com/blog/" target="_blank">Come Recommended</a></h3>
<p>Come Recommended was founded in 2008 by Heather R. Huhman, a widely-recognized thought leader and expert in the careers space with a decade of experience as a hiring manager and public relations specialist. You will find advice on things like job search, looking credible and writing resumes. Perfect for the young job seeker.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.lindseypollak.com/blog" target="_blank">Lindsey Pollak</a></h3>
<p>Lindsey Pollak is a bestselling author, corporate consultant, keynote speaker and recognized expert on next generation career and workplace trends. She is a Global Spokesperson for LinkedIn and the author of Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.jobacle.com/" target="_blank">Jobacle</a></h3>
<p>Jobacle.com is a career advice blog that is designed to help you make work better. We go against conventional wisdom when we have to, striving to offer unique and interesting content – the kind of stuff that appeals to the everyday office worker.</p>
<h3>What career blogs do you read?</h3>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 12:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t tarnish your reputation by making whiny, haughty or untrue statements. Remember, silence can be golden &#8212; especially if it prevents you from uttering one of these potentially career-damaging phrases: 1. &#8220;I can&#8217;t take on any more work. I&#8217;m completely overwhelmed already.&#8221; Run your fingers through your hair and let out a big sigh during ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/human-resource-news/saying-the-wrong-things-on-the-job/">Saying the Wrong things on the Job</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t tarnish your reputation by making whiny, haughty or untrue statements. Remember, silence can be golden &#8212; especially if it prevents you from uttering one of these potentially career-damaging phrases:</p>
<p><strong>1. &#8220;I can&#8217;t take on any more work. I&#8217;m completely overwhelmed already.&#8221;</strong><br />
Run your fingers through your hair and let out a big sigh during this lament and colleagues will either nominate you for an Academy Award or provide the number of a good therapist. Professionals work on solving problems, not creating drama.</p>
<p>&#8220;Yes, the recession and corporate downsizing has meant fewer people doing more work; however, employers want employees who can manage their workloads and communicate when they have reached their maximum capacity,&#8221; says Lisa Quast, CEO of Seattle-based Career Woman Inc. and author of &#8220;Your Career, Your Way!&#8221; &#8221;A much better comment is, &#8216;Let&#8217;s look at my project list and see where we can work this in. It might mean moving something else out to a later date.&#8217;&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>2. &#8220;Joe is an idiot.&#8221;</strong><br />
Yes, maybe he is &#8212; and he may be your boss someday. Don&#8217;t say something you&#8217;ll later regret. Even if he doesn&#8217;t find out, bad-mouthing a co-worker can make listeners wonder what you say about them when they aren&#8217;t around.</p>
<p>&#8220;Never throw your colleagues under the bus or talk about them behind their back,&#8221; says career coach Roy Cohen, author of &#8220;The Wall Street Professional&#8217;s Survival Guide.&#8221; &#8220;Colleagues who trust and admire you will be your best support system to promote your reputation as desirable and valuable. When they don&#8217;t feel that you are transparent in your intentions, your disruptive actions will raise doubts about your ability to be both a team player and a team motivator. Both are essential assets for effective leadership.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>3. &#8220;That&#8217;s not fair!&#8221;</strong><br />
Brad Karsh, president of Chicago-based JB Training Solutions and co-author of the upcoming book &#8220;Manager 3.0: A Millennial&#8217;s Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Management,&#8221; notes that this statement is frequently uttered by younger workers. &#8220;It may sound harsh, but in the working world, fair does not always mean equal. It can be difficult to understand that at work it&#8217;s not always fair up and down, but it&#8217;s also not fair across. For example, a company may hire 100 entry-level employees on the same day. Are they all going to get promoted or receive raises on the same day? No. They may work different hours a week, at different locations and for different types of people. It will never be fair in your career, so get over it.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>4. &#8220;That&#8217;s not how we did it at my old company.&#8221;</strong><br />
Make such a comment and colleagues may wonder why you ever left the other employer. As Quast notes, &#8220;No one likes an arrogant know-it-all who thinks they&#8217;re better than others or who believes their previous company did things better.&#8221; Skip the comparisons and focus instead on articulating your ideas clearly and respectfully.</p>
<p><strong>5. &#8220;I&#8217;ll have it on your desk by 3 p.m.&#8221; (when you know you won&#8217;t)</strong><br />
Your boss and colleagues have deadlines, too. When you fail to deliver, it affects others. On those rare occasions when you can&#8217;t fulfill a promise, have the decency to give a heads-up. Deadlines may be changeable or perhaps other workers can shift focus to help out.</p>
<p>&#8220;(Don&#8217;t) tell people &#8212; whether they are colleagues, vendors, clients and customers or management &#8212; what you think they want to hear instead of the truth,&#8221; Cohen says. &#8220;For example, if you knowingly provide a client with incorrect information about a delivery date and you fail to honor that deadline, you risk tarnishing both your credibility and the reputation of your company. The potential impact may be enormous as customers abandon you for a more reliable provider.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>6. &#8220;I&#8217;m bored.&#8221;</strong><br />
Nothing good ever comes from this statement. Overworked colleague Mary will want to slug you, cubicle neighbor Jeff will think you&#8217;re a slacker, and your boss will question why he&#8217;s bothering to give you a paycheck this week.</p>
<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s always something you could be doing,&#8221; Karsh says. <em>&#8220;</em>Take the initiative to tackle new projects; don&#8217;t wait to be asked to do something. Be innovative and find new projects to work on to make your boss&#8217;s life easier. Figure out what is keeping your boss up at night, and solve that problem.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Be Safe Be Cool and Most of all Be Happy!!</p>
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		<title>How Do I Go on Interviews While Still Employed?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 13:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a job is stressful enough without having to worry about sneaking around your current employer. Though it’s never a good idea to lie to your boss, you shouldn’t be willingly sharing that you’re possibly unhappy with your current position and want a higher salary. This could get you fired; and without having yet ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/featured-articles/how-do-i-go-on-interviews-while-still-employed/">How Do I Go on Interviews While Still Employed?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a job is stressful enough without having to worry about sneaking around your current employer.</p>
<p>Though it’s never a good idea to lie to your boss, you shouldn’t be willingly sharing that you’re possibly unhappy with your current position and want a higher salary. This could get you fired; and without having yet landed your dream job, you don’t want to end up unemployed.</p>
<p>Since you’re currently working full-time, looking for and applying for jobs is hard enough – worse yet figuring out how you’re going to get out of the office for an interview! Hopefully, spending countless hours in the evenings has paid off and you’ve landed yourself a few interviews.</p>
<p>Let’s look at some ways to go on job interviews while still employed.</p>
<p>Though it’s difficult, people manage to switch jobs all the time for better and more promising opportunities.</p>
<p>If you’re in the market for a new job, utilize the following tips for going on job interviews while still employed:</p>
<p>·         <b>Be strategic</b>. You can only have so many doctor’s appointments, kids’ emergencies and excuses to leave early before your boss catches on. Try to schedule interviews during your lunch hour, if possible. If you work odd hours, schedule interviews before or after work as much as you can to avoid any confrontation with your current employer.</p>
<p>·         <b>Never look for jobs on your company’s computer</b>. Yes, it can be tempting to want to quickly check your favorite job sites during downtime at work, but resist the urge. Work computers are monitored and if your boss wishes to look at your internet history, he can and will.</p>
<p>·         <b>Never use company equipment for your job search</b>. Potential employers may want you to fax them your resume or letters of recommendation. At your current job, you may sit next to a fax machine and want to use it for your future job, but that’s never a good idea. Run to a UPS store or your local library during lunch to take care of these needs.</p>
<p>·         <b>Request confidentiality</b>. During the interview, it’s perfectly acceptable to let your potential future employer know that your current job doesn’t know you’re in the market for a better opportunity and you wish for them not to contact your employer. Most employers will respect your wish to remain anonymous – so don’t be afraid to speak up.</p>
<p>·         <b>Network</b>. Networking is going to be the best way for you to land an interview – and hopefully a job – while still employed. The saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” rings true when looking for a job. Be social – strike up conversations with your neighbors, parents of your children’s friends, the lady sitting on the seat next to you on the airplane and people at the dog park. You never know who you’re going to meet.</p>
<p>We all know getting a job in this ultra-competitive market is tough – so do what you can to make yourself stand out and set yourself apart for the rest.</p>
<p>At the end of the day, be strategic and smart when looking for a new job while still employed.</p>
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<p><i>About the Author:</i> <a href="https://plus.google.com/116694948172434114249/posts"><i>Sarah Brooks</i></a><i> is a freelance writer covering topics on </i><a href="http://www.moonworkshome.com/"><i>roofing repair</i></a><i>, careers, and personal finance.</i></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>So you have a resume packed with sales experience, demonstrable increases in revenue, and proof that your sales strategies work? You&#8217;ve carefully vetted it for spelling and grammar mistakes, and your resume looks clean and professional. Great! So does everyone else&#8217;s. Making even a strong resume stand out from the crowd can be tough, especially ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/resume-cover-letter-tips/resume-essentials-to-standout-for-a-career-in-sales/">Resume Essentials to Standout for a Career in Sales</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you have a resume packed with sales experience, demonstrable increases in revenue, and proof that your sales strategies work? You&#8217;ve carefully vetted it for spelling and grammar mistakes, and your resume looks clean and professional. Great! So does everyone else&#8217;s. Making even a strong resume stand out from the crowd can be tough, especially in an overcrowded and fiercely competitive job market. So what steps can you take to make your resume rise to the top? Here are a few essentials to get you started.</p>
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<h2>Use Only the Best</h2>
<p>When it comes to assembling your resume, it&#8217;s best to start long, making a list of every job, personal accomplishment, certification, or award, no matter how tangentially related to the job. Then anything outdated, inconsequential, or anything that doesn&#8217;t represent the best of what you&#8217;re capable of. Consider creating a &#8220;long form&#8221; all-purpose resume that contains all the information you have on hand, and then trim until only the leanest, meanest details remain. While honing your resume in this fashion, remember to stay away from boasting about your accomplishments &#8212; keep your achievements substantive and quantitative, and give your potential employer a reason to care.</p>
<h2>Leverage Your Personal Network</h2>
<p>Sales is all about relationships, both personal and professional. When building your resume, don&#8217;t be afraid to name-drop (within reason, of course). Don&#8217;t just showcase people you&#8217;ve sold to, but people you&#8217;ve worked with, perhaps on some of those exciting extracurricular projects. Better yet, put those networking skills to use and get an endorsement or reference from some well-positioned people.</p>
<h2>Entrepreneurial Endeavor</h2>
<p>If you have any projects, passions or events that have made good use of your sales talents, don&#8217;t be afraid to showcase them. Entrepreneurs are always selling something, whether it&#8217;s a product to the market, or an idea to potential investors. Demonstrating you can put the same skill and passion into your life outside the office shows that you&#8217;re truly invested, and have the potential to be an asset to any company. Consider including even the small, out-of-the-ordinary accomplishments that might give your resume personality and uniqueness.</p>
<h2>Stay Informed</h2>
<p>Do you have any classes, certifications, or conferences in your past? Don&#8217;t be afraid to put a few into your resume. Being successful in business means staying informed and keeping up with industry trends and developments. Demonstrating your dedication to remaining informed and competitive shows you care about your work.</p>
<h2>Expand Your Skills</h2>
<p>Whether it&#8217;s learning a foreign language, technical knowledge like database programming, or honing other disciplines related to your field, every skill counts. The broader your range of expertise, the more you can leverage that expertise to secure sales, and shows an ability to think and solve problems creatively. And it looks great on a resume.</p>
<h2>Visual Aesthetics</h2>
<p>While you should be careful about overdoing it, dare to be different with your resume. Make it visually appealing and add some aesthetic punch. If your own skills are in doubt, hire a graphic designer to make your resume unique and eye-catching. Just stay away from obnoxious colored or scented paper or kitschy design. Most of all, know your audience and tailor the resume to the job. While it&#8217;s best to avoid looking too desperate or obsequious when tailoring your resume, going the extra mile to show how much you want this particular job can help you stand out from the pack.</p>
<h2> Go Beyond Paper</h2>
<p>You might even consider breaking out of the bonds of the paper resume and going digital. Include hyperlinks to a dedicated resume website, or even a video resume showcasing your unique personality and skills. Again, keep in mind your target audience when assembling a resume like this &#8212; a cutting-edge California startup might appreciate a cheeky, energetic approach, that traditional East Coast law firm may not.</p>
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<p>Byline:</p>
<p><em>Leslie Collins is a long-time writer for</em>  <a href="http://www.pimsleurapproach.com">http://www.pimsleurapproach.com</a> <em> Pimsleur Approach</em> <em>. She learned to speak Spanish through the program and enjoys traveling, coffee, discovering new cultures and hikes with her golden retriever.</em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A resumé is the epitome of a first impression. If it’s well written and thoughtfully arranged, a resumé can help a candidate’s chances of employment. On the other hand, if a resumé looks like it belongs on mom’s refrigerator along with the rest of the second grade art disasters, it might need some revamping. There ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/resume-cover-letter-tips/resume-revamp-would-you-hire-yourself/">Resumé Revamp: Would You Hire Yourself?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A resumé is the epitome of a first impression.</p>
<p>If it’s well written and thoughtfully arranged, a resumé can help a candidate’s chances of employment. On the other hand, if a resumé looks like it belongs on mom’s refrigerator along with the rest of the second grade art disasters, it might need some revamping.</p>
<p>There are certain criteria or resumé standards that every document of it’s kind must meet in order to be employer ready.</p>
<p>A solid resumé can be a helpful interview sidekick whereas a resumé that’s lacking can get an employee kicked to the curb. Luckily, there are some helpful tips to follow when putting together that make or break document.</p>
<p><b>The Template isn’t Trivial</b></p>
<p>Resumé templates come in all different styles and fonts.</p>
<p>Depending on the job type, a resumé can either be traditional (which is the safest route) or a bit more contemporary for those applying to the arts or advertising.</p>
<p>Regardless of the type of employment, it’s always a smart move to choose a template that will display the applicant’s qualities clearly and in a straightforward manner. The last thing an employer wants to do during the application process is decipher the Rosetta Stone of resumés due to font choice or layout.</p>
<p><b>Experience First</b></p>
<p>If college degrees are head of the class in terms of resumé content, knock them back a peg and put experience first. Education is great and should be included on the document, but employers want to see experience first and foremost.</p>
<p>If there’s a lack of experience, then education is a great placeholder until that experience is gained. Just remember to mention if those college degrees led to any volunteer work or internships. Just because it wasn’t a paid gig doesn’t mean it wasn’t work.</p>
<p><b>Careful with Content Choice</b></p>
<p>Including interesting jobs and experiences will make one resumé stand out from the next. So, list any peculiar jobs and activities in order to display versatility. Also, past accomplishments are a great way to get that resumé noticed.</p>
<p>In terms of what not to include in a resumé, it’s a pretty good idea to leave jokes, political views, and personal opinions off the page. If a resumé begins to feel too much like a diary, put it under the bed where it belongs and start over.</p>
<p><b>Tailor to the Job</b></p>
<p>On average, an employer takes 5 to 10 seconds to peruse a resumé.</p>
<p>Make the resumé that much more attractive by tailoring it to the job being applied for. In other words, tweak the document to include keywords and phrases that are in-line with the type of employment.</p>
<p>Along with ensuring that a resumé relates to the type of work, researching the employer ahead of time is also good practice. Not only will this help with deciding what information to include on the resumé, the employer will be impressed with the candidate’s abundance of company knowledge.</p>
<p>So, whether it’s a template that pleases the masses or mentioning one’s stint as a volunteer cactus horticulturist, a great resumé can and sometimes will secure the position desired.</p>
<p>Just make sure the information included in the document is pertinent, appropriate, engaging, and doesn’t resemble anything from grade school.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Getting fired from a job is always a frustrating and sometimes painful experience. Many people avoid talking about how or why they were fired from a job. So how do you cover this touchy subject when a potential employer brings it up during an interview? Can you reply without making yourself look like someone that ...</p><p>The post <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com/human-resource-news/how-do-i-explain-a-firing-during-an-interview/">How Do I Explain a Firing During an Interview?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://blog.resumebear.com">Resumebear Online Resume</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting fired from a job is always a frustrating and sometimes painful experience. Many people avoid talking about how or why they were fired from a job.</p>
<p>So how do you cover this touchy subject when a potential employer brings it up during an interview? Can you reply without making yourself look like someone that isn&#8217;t fit for the job?</p>
<p><b>Honesty is the Best Policy</b></p>
<p>Be upfront. There&#8217;s no way to hide a firing without looking like a fraud if your new employer finds out. Trying to cover up why you were fired is just as bad. Take the time to explain why you were fired, even if you were at fault.</p>
<p>Remember – all an employer has to do is check your references. While it is illegal for a previous employer to embellish your work record, they can explain why you were fired in honest terms. By being open and honest before the firing employer has a chance to have their say you are painting yourself in a better light.</p>
<p>The worst thing you can do other than covering up a firing is to badmouth your previous employer. Saying that the firing was all their fault doesn&#8217;t make you look like a victim. What that type of behavior does do is make a potential employer wonder if you would bad-mouth them while you are an employee. Don&#8217;t lay blame, suck it up and present yourself as an adult that has learned from their mistakes. This is the type of person that is valued – not someone that comes off as a whiner or finger-pointer.</p>
<p>Take responsibility for your actions and let your interviewer know you&#8217;ve grown. Understanding past mistakes and learning from them is a valuable skill in the eyes of an employer.</p>
<p><b>What to Say</b></p>
<p>There&#8217;s no set reply to a question about being fired.</p>
<p>The best approach, as stated above, is to be honest. Speak candidly, but keep your reply short. There&#8217;s no reason to dwell on the firing. Keep your facts straight – don&#8217;t keep adding in new details even if they are truthful. Briefly state what your side of the story and again, don&#8217;t lay blame, not if you&#8217;d like to gain a new job.</p>
<p>You might think about formulating your reply before ever walking into an interview. Visualize the interview and practice what you will say. Do you notice anger or frustration when talking about the firing? If so, practice talking about the event until you are calm. Role play the interview with a friend.</p>
<p>In the end the only person that can make a good impression during your interview is you. An open, honest interviewee is more likely to get and keep a job.</p>
<p>Lying to a potential employer or showing your resentment of a previous employer is a good way to remain jobless. Show all of your good qualities, including honesty.</p>
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