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  35 Years of Free Job Search Assistance   EXPERT JOB SEARCH ADVICE NATIONWIDE DECEMBER 28th-29th; 312-422-5010 Millions of Americans are out of work due to the pandemic and subsequent recession. Decreased spending in the fourth quarter may mean thousands

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Avoid Common Resume Myths HOW TO TELL YOUR PROFESSIONAL STORY MOST EFFECTIVELY When it comes to resume writing, there are as many formats and styles as there are job applicants. Everyone wants a resume that impresses and spurs a conversation

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The economy gained back 2.5 million jobs in May, primarily from workers going back to jobs, according to the most recent Employment Situation released Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), after falling by 20.5 million jobs in April.

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Quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic thrust millions of people into an unwelcome, frightening employment situation. Those who found themselves instantly unemployed never could have guessed that this is what they would face in spring 2020. Still others were anticipating

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Stresses of the job search often include, and indeed begin with, questions about the resume. Is it too long? Should I include work experience from my college days, former salary, or LinkedIn profile? With so much conflicting advice, it can

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Initial weekly jobless claims soared to 3.3 million, only a few weeks after a historic low of 200,000. This highlights the whiplash workers and HR professionals are experiencing as the labor market transitions from one of the tightest on record

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Despite some indicators pointing to a potential downturn, such as the slowdown in manufacturing and automotive, lower business investment, and waning market confidence, the labor market remains tight and companies everywhere are looking to attract and hire talent. This Labor

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While it is absolutely imperative that you remain positive ( and yes, we really mean that), if you find that you are often applying for positions for which you are not quite qualified or are having a hard time getting

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Advances in technology are changing Automotive, Logistics, Retail, Finance, Health Care, and Manufacturing, among several other industries. Increasingly companies in these sectors are making adjustments to their workforces in anticipation of the changing landscape, not only through layoffs, but also

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Our Regional Director Dawn Peak discusses what executives should be looking for when negotiating their job offers. Hint: It's not all about salary! In my experience talking to executives in transition daily, negotiating the new opportunity typically focuses on salary,

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Companies are hiring at a faster rate than people are leaving their jobs. With job openings at a record high of 7.3 million, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, job seekers seemingly

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How we apply for jobs has changed dramatically in the last decade. Through LinkedIn, you can apply for a job directly with your resume or LinkedIn profile without even submitting a cover letter. However, Challenger experts caution against submitting applications

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