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Posts tagged "career"

Protect Your LinkedIn Account!

Protect Your LinkedIn Account!
With so many people in a job transition and/or career change, they are beginning to use LinkedIn as their “go-to” site for business networking. Facebook, has been the place for the past few years to connect, but it is a crowded space with almost billion users. We have all but given up on keeping a... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
April 18, 2012 at 10:19 am
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Movie Stars: The Ultimate Job Seekers

Movie Stars: The Ultimate Job Seekers
Many of you are struggling to find a job that you are trained for and have experience in.  Others are seeking work in a new career, trying to repackage themselves in the hopes of starting over.  As I have said many times, a career is something that is never a straight-line path.  There are many... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
March 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
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Stepping Up Your Job Search

Stepping Up Your Job Search
With unemployment at a stubborn 9.4% in Illinois, the quest for a new job is still a challenge for most.  The U.S.unemployment rate is at 8.3%; considerably lower, but still not an acceptable number for most Americans.  This economy is poised for a slow recovery, with the number of jobs lagging behind corporate profits. Many... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
March 21, 2012 at 3:33 pm
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Super Tuesday Republican Election Primary- It’s All About Jobs!

Super Tuesday Republican Election Primary- It’s All About Jobs!
Writing about my political opinion on a business blog about employment is risky, at best.  I’ve learned to steer away from taking a public stance on who should run the government and what public policies are the best for our country. This was after the 99-er’s started a full-fledged hate campaign after I questioned whether... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
March 6, 2012 at 10:08 am
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Finding the Hidden Jobs on Social Media-JobsMiner

Finding the Hidden Jobs on Social Media-JobsMiner
I just discovered a site that will aide your job search efforts by enormous proportions!  A common problem in looking for a job position, is finding what is available ahead of the curve before others do and the recruiter is inundated with resumes!  Social media is becoming a primary source for recruiting for many companies. ... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
March 2, 2012 at 12:57 pm
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The Facts on Social Media Recruiting

The Facts on Social Media Recruiting
  Social media sites lead the way in finding jobs. Social media and referrals top all other categories for Increased Investment. Almost 2/3 of employers have now made successful hires through social networks, and a majority of companies plan to invest more in social recruiting in the coming year. Here are some facts presented by... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
February 16, 2012 at 4:24 pm
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Tips for Using Social Media in Your Job Search

Tips for Using Social Media in Your Job Search
Social media is where its at when you are looking for a job. Companies look to these sites for information on potential job candidates, in addition to promoting their own companies. For this reason, it is important that you make sure you have a professional presence on these sites, so you don’t get overlooked for... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
February 14, 2012 at 4:41 pm
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(3) Job Hunting Tips You Need to Know

(3) Job Hunting Tips You Need to Know
  Still looking for a job?  Tired of what you are doing and want to change careers?  Stuck working two jobs to make ends meet?  If you are in any of the above situations, it’s time to reset you job search and come up with a better plan! I asked my friend and colleague, Debi... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
January 30, 2012 at 11:15 am
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Help for Women in Healthcare: Event

Help for Women in Healthcare: Event
Changes in healthcare are happening at a rapid speed as we get closer to the implementation of the “Obama-care” plan.  These changes will greatly affect those working in the healthcare field.  With change, there is opportunity, but you will need to face these challenges to find opportunities, for furthering your career. The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
January 16, 2012 at 1:53 pm
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Hot Job for 2012: Personal Assistants

Hot Job for 2012: Personal Assistants
Say good-bye to 2011, where jobs were scarce and hiring slow!  It’s a new year, filled with opportunities for those that target areas that are in demand.  One of the biggest growth areas in hiring is as a Personal Assistant, or better known as a PA.  With small companies cautious about hiring full-time workers, yet... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
January 11, 2012 at 12:05 pm
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