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Top (5) Tips for College Graduates Looking for a Job

Top (5) Tips for College Graduates Looking for a Job
As graduates take off their cap and gowns, they are faced with the reality of a difficult job market that appears to be a story of the “Haves” and the “Have-nots”. Some of the recent grads have already gotten a job, while many have not. Is it that the ones who are employed are smarter... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
May 16, 2012 at 11:15 am
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Have you Helped Others Find a Job? You Should.

Have you Helped Others Find a Job? You Should.
With so many of you being out of work and seriously frustrated by finding a new job for yourself, the thought of helping others is probably not even on your radar! Yet, it should be. When you help others, you make vital connections that can help you down the line in your own career. So... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
May 7, 2012 at 4:21 pm
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Tips for Employment. Is It Time for an Image Re-haul?

Tips for Employment. Is It Time for an Image Re-haul?
Even though right now it doesn’t feel like spring here in Chicago, it is almost May, the tulips have bloomed and we are close to summer. This is the time of year to do some spring cleaning, which means tossing out the old and changing-up your image. The bottom-line is, no matter how talented or... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
April 29, 2012 at 5:13 pm
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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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Is Using Social Media the End of Our Privacy?

Is Using Social Media the End of Our Privacy?
Most of us are using social media these days to connect with friends, relatives and strangers. Facebook, once a college-based platform, has expanded into a world obsession that is now being used by companies and people to promote their brand. The more people that are our Facebook friends, the greater the opportunity we have to... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
April 9, 2012 at 4:51 pm
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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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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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Jobs Forecast for 2012: The Year of Collaboration

Jobs Forecast for 2012: The Year of Collaboration
With 2011 almost over, most of us can agree that it was a difficult year beset with many challenges as we attempted to manage our debt and keep balance in our lives, along with keeping our jobs; if we had one!  Employment opportunities remained scarce with many who had to work 2-3 jobs to make... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 29, 2011 at 5:37 pm
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(5) Tips for Staying Competitive in the Job Market

(5) Tips for Staying Competitive in the Job Market
With 2011 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the past year.  Whether you are employed, unemployed or underemployed, it has been a tough year navigating in a sluggish job market and a tumultuous economy. There’s not much you can do, but let our world economy sort itself out.  It will take time... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 23, 2011 at 10:21 am
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