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07 May 2008 12:15 PM

Writing An Objective Statement On Your Resume

by Valorie Delp

One of the most important parts of writing an effective resume is the objective statement. Simply listing your experience, doesn't let your potential future employer know what your long term goals are. It also doesn't let your employer know what type of position you're looking for.

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04 May 2008 11:30 PM

Monday Morning Funnies: Applicants That Probably Didn't Get the Job

by Valorie Delp

Happy Monday Morning! It's time to go back to work after a long leisurely weekend of loafing around. (Yeah right--do we ever get to loaf around anymore?) Today we're going to look at people who probably didn't get the job.

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03 May 2008 05:30 PM

4 Things You Probably Shouldn't Talk About at Work

by Valorie Delp

I realize that every office is different and some are more casual than others. However, every job that you ever have should be viewed, at the very least, as a networking opportunity, if not a rung in the ladder.

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02 May 2008 04:00 AM

Is An Internship Really Worth It?

by Valorie Delp

Internships, are generally unpaid positions (or they pay very little) doing necessary but menial work in a particular field. Generally they are offered college students. Despite their lack of pay, this is one invaluable experience that you shouldn't pass up if given the opportunity.

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26 Apr 2008 06:38 AM

Foreign Language: The Invaluable Asset

by Valorie Delp

Do you speak a foreign language? Or were you the kid in the back of the class that thought that the class was too hard or that the scripted dialogues were too lame?

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24 Apr 2008 05:42 AM

The Office Politics Game

by Valorie Delp

Like it or not, most offices are full of some type of politics. Even non-traditional offices like a school for example, still require that you play the diplomat in political 'games'. In my opinion, office politics is a rather disdainful term for savvy networking.

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23 Apr 2008 06:16 AM

Is the Night Shift for You?

by Valorie Delp

My sister in law is a labor and delivery nurse and like many young nurses, in order to get her foot in the door she had to do the night shift for several years.

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22 Apr 2008 01:41 AM

Great Careers: Urban Planner and "Others"

by Valorie Delp

This is the blog to watch if you're looking to change careers or are just starting to consider what your career options will be. The best careers are chosen based a variety of factors including prestige, pay, and job security.

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21 Apr 2008 02:25 AM

Great Careers: Registered Nurse to Systems Analyst

by Valorie Delp

This is the blog to watch if you're looking to change careers or are just starting to consider what your career options will be. The best careers are chosen based a variety of factors including prestige, pay, and job security.

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20 Apr 2008 01:48 AM

More Great Careers: Physician's Assistant to Professor

by Valorie Delp

This is the blog to watch if you're looking to change careers or are just starting to consider what your career options will be. The best careers are chosen based a variety of factors including prestige, pay, and job security.

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