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Laid Off After 40: Finding Work over Forty

January 30th, 2012

By Victoria Heckstall

The economic recession saw a lot of talented, well-qualified people over forty losing their positions all across the country, and many people who have found themselves in this situation have struggled to find work due to their age. The sad reality is that they were the first to lose their jobs because it was felt that they did not have a life to dedicate to larger companies, or that their knowledge had become outdated. And now they cannot find work because they are not in a position to work their way up, and would have to slot in higher up on the job » Read more: Laid Off After 40: Finding Work over Forty

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Resumes: Why Honesty is Important on Your Resume

January 26th, 2012

By PeopleCheck

Few things are more important when job hunting than your resume. What many don’t realize is that the accuracy of the resume is as important as the visual appeal of the document. When forming a resume, or updating an old one, it’s important to make that resume as accurate and honest as possible. Here are a few reasons why.

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Once a feature of larger companies, many smaller companies these days are utilizing a background check program or provider for resume checks of prospect employees. What that means for you as a prospective employee is that they will be looking at your entire work history in detail, and inaccuracies on your resume could lead to red flags for companies. Accuracy and honesty on your resume will only further validate your value to a » Read more: Resumes: Why Honesty is Important on Your Resume

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Finances: Where to Invest and Where to Save Money During Your Job Search

January 25th, 2012

By Thomas Hathaway

Saving money is never more important than it is when you are struggling with unemployment. Depression will eat away at you during this time, and overspending will only add guilt to the list of issues. It’s vital that you find ways to save money during your job search efforts, but you want to make sure you save in the right areas. Here are the areas you should invest in, as well as the areas where you can pinch a few pennies and save some money.

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The resume is your ticket into a job interview. A poorly written resume gets tossed in the trash, even if you are actually the best candidate for the job. Meanwhile, » Read more: Finances: Where to Invest and Where to Save Money During Your Job Search