Unemployment

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

Unemployment is a huge issue all over the world. Millions of people searching for work have been unable to secure it. There are a variety of reasons for this including the economy, the jobs available, a person’s skills, education, and criminal history.

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Unemployment Office

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

If you are new to the workforce, or you have recently lost your job, the unemployment office in your area can assist you with finding work. They do not charge for any of the services. They are locally administered under the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Unemployment Services

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Unemployment services are those provided under the U.S. Department of labor to help you secure employment, maintain employment, and to help you file complaints against employers and unemployment benefits that have been denied.

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Filing for Unemployment

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Losing your job can be emotionally and financially devastating. Filing for unemployment benefits can help you have some income while you are trying to secure other employment. Unemployment benefits result from employers paying into the fund, then employees who are eligible receive the benefits when they have been separated from employment through circumstances they had no control over. Such circumstances include layoffs, closings of businesses, and environmental disasters.

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Unemployment Insurance

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Unemployment insurance is a program that allows funds that employers pay in to be accumulated, then disbursed to those who are unemployed if the separation was not due to the employee being at fault. It is a Federally mandated program, under the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. Unemployment insurance can be applied for when a person has been laid off, hours reduced, or the business closes. All of these situations are beyond the employee’s control. The unemployment insurance allows the employee to have some income while searching for new employment.

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Writing a Student Resume

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Students often feel overwhelmed when it comes to writing a resume. Your first resume is an important document that can help you land your first ‘real’ job. You might have worked places where you had to fill out a simple job application, or perhaps you’ve never worked anywhere. Either way, writing a student resume doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect. With a little guidance, you can write the perfect resume which can help you get the job you want. First, let’s talk about how to make your resume look professional.

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Writing a Resume for Graduate School

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

When you apply for graduate school, there is some important paperwork you will need to include. You will not only need to write an essay, but also a resume for graduate school. You might also hear this resume referred to as a curriculum vitae or CV. A CV is a bit different from a traditional resume because it is academically focused. You should ideally have a CV throughout your college career that you update as you gain more academic and professional experience.

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The Benefits of a Writing Sample Resume

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Writing samples can serve as templates when it comes to writing for yourself. A writing sample resume can show you how to put together a professional resume that will get attention. There are plenty of websites and books where you can see real resumes that can help you decide how you want your own resume to look. You shouldn’t feel like you’re plagiarizing or copying when you look at samples. You are simply borrowing the structure and getting ideas. You cannot plagiarize a resume because your skills, your experience, your education and your words will be your own, even if you use a certain format you saw on an example.

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Men who Dress for Success

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Yes, all stereotypes apply in job interviews. A huge part of the job interview process is presenting the right image. Even if a man has a prefect resume and has all the skills necessary for the job, he won’t get the position without the perfect persona. It’s clichÈ but clothes do make the man. Following a few simple guidelines will help create that perfect look.

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Resume Writing: Samples, References and Helpful Tips

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

If you need resume writing samples, references and help writing your resume, you will find plenty of options available. Samples can show you examples of how to write a great resume and provide a template for your own. There are many places to find great examples. Many word processing programs like Microsoft Word actually have resume templates already built in for you to use. To view them, go to File, New, Template and you will find various choices available. Exactly how to pull up the resume templates will depend on the type and version of word processing program that you have.

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