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Gray hair's in fashion, but what about at work?
LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeanne Thompson began going gray at 23. She colored her hair for years as she worked her way into management at a large Boston-area financial services company, then gave up the dye for good about a year ago.The earth didn't shake, and the 44-year-old Thompson was promoted to top management the following year.She is among a new type of gray panther, a woman who aspires to do well and get ahead on the job while happily maintaining a full head of gray."Women put pressure on themselves to color," the Exeter, N.H., woman said. ...
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Three rules for the unemployed job seeker
(ARA) - Everyone has heard that employers like to hire the currently employed, and there is a stigma attached to gaps in work history: generally, the longer the gap, the larger the stigma. This is a stigma potentially affecting 5.9 million people (or 42.4 percent of all the unemployed) who are defined as "long-term unemployed," according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, unemployed job seekers can follow a few rules to overcome any potential negative association with their work history. The rules aren't simple and job seekers need to practice, but the effort can make all the difference.Rule No. ...
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How to create a winning resume and have your best interview
(ARA) - You've seen the headlines. While no one would call the job market red hot, it is warming. Companies across most industries are starting to lift their heads and are considering new talent. While many businesses may be operating leaner, they are recruiting for skilled workers in many areas. Job candidates need to be focused on presenting their best selves for the right opportunities once they come along. So, how do you do that? According to Jana Fallon, vice president, Staffing at Prudential Financial, "First, arm yourself with a winning resume to get you in the door, and then ...
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A four-step plan for job search success using the Web
(ARA) - Limited job options, stiff competition and new technological advances require job seekers to step up their game in order to stand apart from the crowd. In today's tech savvy world, this includes not only updating your resume, but also using new online technologies to augment your research and organization.While this may seem a bit daunting, insider advice from a few career experts can help you with recommendations for job search success using the Web. Give your resume a makeover"The first thing a job seeker needs to do is to update their resume with the terminology and ...
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Job market 101: career trends every student should know about
(ARA) - Despite less than stellar job growth over the past few years, college graduates remain in demand. In fact, employers plan to hire 19.5 percent more 2011 college graduates than they did in 2010, which is up nearly 6 percent since 2009-2010, according to a recent Job Outlook study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). But today's job market is not your parents' job market. Huge demographic and employment trends are changing the way America works, and would-be employees will need to remain flexible.Here are some tips to help you stay on top of the ...
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