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JustJobs Scholarship Finalists – Vote for your favorite essay!

by admin on May 7, 2012 · 0 comments

JustJobs.com’s scholarshipprogram is proud to announce the three finalists for the April round of applications. They are: Kaitlyn Behnke Jillian Dull Theresa Godfrey The final selection process will involve three different factors -…

JustJobs cartoon contest – win $50 for best caption

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We love cartoons and want your help creating them — so we hope you’ll join the fun and help us spread the gift of laughter! When your caption is selected as…

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The complete job search guide checklist

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To get hired, you need to be number one on a recruiter’s shortlist. Here’s how to do it – in a nutshell, spend more time preparing than any other candidate.…

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Fail to do this and you won’t be promoted – you may even get fired

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When your boss reviews your work, typically he’ll suggest some improvements and correct some errors. It’s the errors that are really dangerous to your career.…

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The complete career guide to working smart – how to succeed at a great company

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I sucked at my first job. It was 1992 and I had just been hired during a recession at Metropolitan Bank. Barely out of training, my boss Michael called me…

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The complete job search guide – how to land a job at a great company

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When I graduated from college I sucked at job search and spent six miserable months unemployed. From the lessons I learned then and over the last 15 years in…

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Informational interview e-mail templates

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Informational interviews really work (as Steve notes below). But, not all interview requests are created equal – I’m regularly asked to have coffee with…

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Will your blog get you screened out?

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I’ve just written what I hope will become the best job search guide online. In it, I recommend you blog to show your talent and passion. But, I won’t lie -…

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2 habits that show you are trustworthy and mature

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I know a developer who lusts after all the sexy projects. He asks for them and he wants to talk about them. You might think this kind of enthusiasm makes you a…

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Know yourself and follow your bliss

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My boss wanted me to help him get a prostitute back to his hotel in Mexico City because he didn’t speak any Spanish. At the office in Charlotte, NC, I…

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Show up ready for battle

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My daughter flew over the handlebars a dozen times and got banged up pretty good. I had taken her to a gentle grassy hill just like it said in the magazine…

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Stop whining – take ownership

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I teach my kids to distinguish winners from whiners explaining that winners: are in charge of their own lives don’t blame others or God take…

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What your boss doesn’t want to tell you (and you need to know)

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Ever wonder why so many people seem to be incompetent in their jobs? Although it was famously explained in a humorous book titled The Peter Principle, there’s…

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Perform like a surgeon

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Three weeks after I hired Maria (not her real name) she distributed her first press release for me. She published the draft version instead of the final.…

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Are you blocking conversation (when you think you’re listening)?

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Your boss wants you to listen attentively (not just when he speaks). Good listening is critical for building trust, within a team and without. So whether it’s…

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10 ways to improve your people skills and raise your emotional intelligence

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Business is a team sport — but a rough one like rugby. Companies and people can get hurt badly because more than ever before it’s a winner-take-all contest.…

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Petro physical engineer succeeds with broad educational background and military experience

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In this career interview with a petro physical engineer, he shares his quest for finding his calling, despite the misguided advice from high school career…

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How to handle your mistakes like a pro

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No one knows better than a boss that everyone makes mistakes. But not everyone handles them the same way. When you make a mistake, your boss will be watching…

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Non-profit fundraiser finds employment through volunteerism

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You may have heard advice before that when you are looking for work, you should spend time volunteering as it could lead to a job. This professional spent 20…

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Never do this

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Want your boss to trust you and delegate more responsibility to you? First, be very careful to separate fact from opinion in your mind and in your speech.…

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Respiratory nurse finds joint calling in nursing and writing

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Melissa Bosworth is a respiratory nurse with 5 years experience nursing, and 2.5 years experience specifically in the respiratory specialty. Her career plans…

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