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MSN careerbuilder:  Do Out-of-the-Box Tactics Really Work?  "From résumés accompanied by shoes to get
candidates' "feet in the door," to candidates sending cakes designed as business cards, hiring managers have seen
it all when it comes to memorable job-seeker tactics."  
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NZ Herald: Bye kids, hello job hunting  "At this time of year, when children go back to school, many
mothers start thinking about resuming or kick-starting their careers as their days free up..."  
Forbes: Jobs You Can Do In Paradise  "Live where you'd most love to be, working as anything from a
mountain guide to a sommelier or a ski photographer..."  
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careeronestop: Get a Better Job  "Are you where you want to be in your professional life? Is it time for a new job,
or should you invest your energy in learning fresh skills at your current job?  The Career Exploration tool provides
step-by-step details to help you evaluate your own career path. Start by identifying your likes and dislikes, skills, and
values.  Also, think about your ideal job by asking yourself these questions:..."  
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About.com: Job Listings -  Job Listing Directory  "Sites with job listings including job banks, job search engine
sites, jobs listed by location and type of job, as well as by type of job seeker, and additional job listing resources..."
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MSN Careers: Hiring May Not Be So Great in 2008 "Despite a few bright spots, workers could find it
tough to land dream job..."
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careerbuilder.com: Five Reasons To Find a New Job in 2008 "If you’re like many professionals, you
daydream about leaving your underwhelming job to find a more-fulfilling (or at least better-paying) one, but
you never do. Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t put off your job search one more day..." 080106
 
Yahoo! Finance: This May Be the Ideal Time to Look for a New Job "Hiring Doesn't Take a Holiday in
December, So Stay Active..." 071205
 
careerbuilder.com: Job Search Kit "When you went to college, you received a welcome package and
attended orientation to learn the ropes. Now that you’re on the hunt for a new job, an equally life-changing
event, no one’s holding your hand. At best, a friend pats you on the back and says, “Good luck.”  To prepare
you for your new endeavor, we’ve put together a job search kit. Here you’ll find the tools you need for writing
your résumé, interviewing and researching salary information..." 080110
 
Career Journal.com How to Clean Up Your Digital Dirt Before It Trashes Your Job Search
"Unflattering personal information drifting around the Internet, known by some as "digital dirt," can doom a
job search before it even gets started. Job hunters should know that recruiters can, and often do, read much
of what's posted about them on the Web..." 071124
 
Yahoo! Finance: Party Your Way to a New Job "One of the most common job-hunting mistakes people
make is putting the search on hold from Thanksgiving to New Year's. It might seem like entire offices are
hibernating, but the truth is, they're at holiday parties. Join them there..." 071205
 
careerbuilder.com: Six Rules for Effective 'Networking "For busy workers, networking online is a
great way to quickly meet dozens -- or even hundreds -- of like-minded professionals.  It also can be an
option for those less inclined to reach out and socialize with new business contacts in a traditional setting..."
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CareerJournal.com: How Can I Get a Recruiter To Help Me Find a Job?  "Question: How can I find
executive recruiters who will help me to advance in my career? And if a recruiter contacts me, is it
customary to work with just that one or keep trying to find others?  Answer:..."  071021