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Who is your boss?You updated your resume, apply to jobs and network every day, yet you’re still unemployed. What is wrong? Many job seekers are blaming economy and forget to consider that the problem might be themselves.

Many employers consider finding qualified applicants their biggest challenge. Among other things, they value initiative, multitasking, creativity and problem-solving skills. Something most of us have. However job applicants often inadvertently display signs that let employers know that they’re not the best fit for the job.

There are fewer jobs and more competition, but are you doing everything possible?  Here are a few reasons for employers to consider somebody else:
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Job websites not taking you seriously?Despite of constant warnings about the career dangers of posting certain content on social-media sites, many job hunters still don’t follow the advice. Social profiles are easily remembered and not always in a positive way. Recruiters, who often move around from company to company, carry this information with them. This can significantly reduce your chances for a long period of time.

People don’t realize that small things like spamming their resumes or bending the truth can damage their career. Job hunters often send cover letters that claim a specific position at the company or submit the same letter for several other openings. Those candidates are loosing their integrity immediately. To avoid that, it is recommended to write about the two or three positions you’re most qualified for in a single letter.
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A woman, interviewing for a pharmaceutical sales position, answers common interview questions. Denham Resources created great examples of bad and good answers.

Tell Me about Yourself: Example of a Bad Answer


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Tired of wacky job applicants?The recruiting process varies by industry, company and profession, but end result is the same: only one person out of many candidates is hired. Not every company sends out rejection letters and only few say why.

For those who aren’t hired, it can be a mystery to understand what happened, but knowing what exactly goes on behind the scenes may give you the inside track for a job.

Many employers use recruiters or human resources (HR) personnel to pre-screen applicants that meet a job’s basic qualifications. The goal is to remove only candidates that are a clear miss. Some screeners read every resume, but many search for certain keywords. Some of them consider cover letters and others may ignore cover letters completely. To stay on the safe side, it is better to submit a well-written cover letter and include relevant keywords that usually found in the job posting.
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Fire your bossThree boys are in the schoolyard bragging of how great their fathers are.

The first one says: “Well, my father runs the fastest. He can fire an arrow, and start to run, I tell you, he gets there before the arrow.”

The second one says: “Ha! You think that’s fast! My father is a hunter. He can shoot his gun and be there before the bullet.”

The third one listens to the other two and shakes his head. He then says: “You two know nothing about fast. My father is a civil servant. He stops working at 4:30 and he is home by 3:45!!”

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Tired of Wacky Job Applicants?Leadership concepts describe the way we organize, inspire, evaluate, and reward employees. With so many management theories, there are some ill-conceived practices that are widely used:
  • Recruiting system that requires candidates to go through multiple steps before they can get as much as a phone interview. Those steps can often be insulting and may include reference and credit checks, questionnaires, online and work assignment tests, etc. Giving hiring responsibilities back to hiring managers can improve the speed and quality of recruiting process.

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U6 UnemploymentToday’s headline reports indicate that the U.S. unemployment numbers surprisingly fell to a five-month low of 9.7%, according to the government report.

In reality, unemployment reached an all-time high of 18%, which is the official number reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are a few different categories (sets of data) published on a regular basis and the main focus is usually on “official” U3 unemployment rate (currently 9.7%, seasonally adjusted).
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Don’t get stuck in this office after the interview. I hope those were not people really looking for a job. I would not joke with unemployed looking for source of income.



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I want your resumeAs the United States continues to finance military operations abroad and national bankruptcy at home, the government is on a search for a solution to financing of the trillions in national debt currently held by foreign investors. Economists know that the dollar days, as the world reserve currency, are numbered, as well as, our ability to finance the national debt.

Historically hyperinflation has always been the solution to unsustainable debt, but there always can be an intermediate step to buy more time for the people in power. The largest source of wealth that can be used for that purpose is the trillions of dollars in private retirement funds.

Business Week, Bloomberg, and CNBC all recently alluded to the possible nationalization of trillions in private US retirement plan assets and their forced investment into treasuries. Mandatory IRAs proposed by Obama Administration last month could be the first step in stealth nationalization of our retirement benefits to support the treasury debt market. It is only a proposal at this time, but keep in mind, the government is in desperate need for revenue to monetize their debt obligations.
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Do you wear happy socks to work?Pay freezes, layoffs and cost cutting strategies do not improve employee’s morale. A recent survey shows that over 22 percent of workers want to change jobs as soon as it will be possible. Companies might end up paying up to three times a worker’s annual salary to cover the cost of recruiting and training, as well as, due to the productivity loss.

Losing critical employees have always been an issue for employers. When the job market improves, more workers will seize the opportunity to jump ship. Employees with important skills will leave first. Though it probably won’t happen before the jobless rate falls to its normal value, which is not expected during this and even next year, it is now a good time to take proactive steps to retain the most valuable employees.
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