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Your Online Reputation – Damage Control
Updated, and revised from an article on Digital Journal, posted November 18, 2008 I attended an online university a few years ago that was involved in a dispute with an unhappy former student, and in retaliation for whatever had displeased him, that unhappy student had set up a “spoof” site online that looked very much like the university’s website. From that spoof site, he proceeded to use the search engines to find any faculty... [Read More...]
Developing Your Online Profile
Updated, and revised from an article on Digital Journal, posted November 11, 2008 Have you Googled yourself lately or perhaps checked 123People and other search engines for your name? Did you like what you saw there? Most of us are surprised the first time we do that. If what comes up in the SERP’s (Search Engine Results Pages) is important to you or to your prospective clients and employers, you might want to re-think what you’re doing... [Read More...]
I have extensive experience writing computer code: OIC, BTW, BRB, IMHO, LMAO, ROFL, TTYL…
“…and I have extensive experience writing *computer code*, including, but not limited to: OIC, BTW, BRB, IMHO, LMAO, ROFL, TTYL….” see more Lolcats and funny pictures Read More →
Job Search Links – 04/13/09
150 Funniest Resume Mistakes, Bloopers and Blunders Ever PEOPLE 337 People write the strangest things on their resumes, sometimes downright hysterical. Why should only recruiting managers get to laugh at these? The Top 10 are at the bottom. Enjoy! EDIT | DELETE Share this bookmark? YES | NO Delete this bookmark? YES | NO Resumania PEOPLE 2 “HOBBIES: Sit on my computer for hours.” [That can't be comfortable.] “PROFESSIONAL... [Read More...]
ResumePower Blog: Resume Strategies to Fill Gaps in Employment
From Karen Hofferber of the ResumePower Blog: …Serving as the primary caregiver for a family member or taking a sabbatical to pursue a degree are valid explanations for a gap. You can also fill this time period by showcasing any volunteerism, consulting, or self-study you completed. Treat this experience just as you would a paid, full-time position, and try to include examples of key contributions you made. For example, if you helped with a... [Read More...]
Koko heaved a deep sigh, and hoped the human would find a job soon.
Koko heaved a deep sigh, and hoped the human would find a job soon. see more Lolcats and funny pictures Read More →
Publishing Careers: Resume Keyword Tricks and Traps
From Lori Cates Hand, of Publishing Careers: Career professionals have been conscious of resume keywords for close to a decade now, so this is not a revolutionary topic. However, more and more everyday people are beginning to grasp and use the concept. So his tips are insightful and timely: Use every commonly known synonym for your skills. For example, include both “security” and “collateral” to cover your bases in case a... [Read More...]
