Most of the so-called opportunities are really exploitation and take advantage of the unemployed–or those nervous that they are next on the chopping block.
Category Archive: Small Business
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Job Loss Can Be Dangerous To Your Health
While the reasons that job loss can endanger your health vary and there’s controversy about the causes, the facts are indisputable. You need to take better care of yourself and work hard to stay in good shape when you are under stress, regardless of the reason.
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A Case for Eliminating Annual Reviews
An article in DVM360.com makes an excellent case for eliminating annual reviews. Author, Michael Riegger, presents excellent reasons for handling the entire process more immediately and more efficiently. One of the most important reasons to the businesses is that it saves money in the long run.
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You and Your Business Need Twitter
There’s a growing amount of research that also says people don’t support businesses that aren’t current, and that means being present on Twitter and Facebook and having a website that looks like you update it regularly.
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The First 90 Days On The Job
Just a short post to share with employers and job seekers some things to think about during those first ninety days. Read the entire article at the link below.
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Bad Writing and Bad Marketing
Most small business people and freelancers do their own marketing, especially in the present economy. Many work hard to keep up with new venues in advertising and the new technology that goes with it. I sympathize. I struggle with these things too. However, it never ceases to amaze me the number of postings I see that are poorly written. You may hurt your image, and your credibility, when you take on too much or try to reach beyond your abilities in these areas.
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Interview Tips for Older Workers
Older workers, who are going back to work, may not know that many interview questions that used to be routine are now illegal. However, this also applies to job applicants of any age. Don’t volunteer information about family, age, or health.
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Do video and high-tech resumes work?
It seems that the only people who say high-tech resumes with videos, slide shows, and dancing elephants work are the people who produce them. Of course, there are exceptions for people in specific industries where those things are common. Those people know who they are. For the rest of the world, these techniques can spell disaster.
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