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		<title>Job Search Tips: There is no excuse for not selling yourself. Two areas in which you must succeed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Bob McIntosh, Certified Professional Resume Writer I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I can’t sell myself. I just can’t brag.” This coming from jobseekers in my workshops, I understand their consternation yet can’t feign empathy. This would be a disservice to them, to all jobseekers. There are two undeniable truths. First, if you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resumes:  Post-Grad Guide– Writing Your First Cover Letter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Caitlin Sahm A cover letter is your first impression on a potential employer. A good cover letter will have them scanning your resume with interest, while a bad cover letter could get your application tossed in the trash before page two. Writing a cover letter can feel daunting for a new graduate because it’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Career Tips:  The Riley Guide</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/06/17/career-tips-the-riley-guide/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Riley Guide The Riley Guide is one of the oldest directories of career and employment resources available online. Provided for free to all users, it guides users through all aspects of a job search &#8212; not just where the jobs are listed online but also where to look for employers, how to avoid scams, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Job Search Tips: It&#8217;s Not Just The Economy, It&#8217;s You</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/04/11/job-search-tips-its-not-just-the-economy-its-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Phil Rosenberg Republished with permission from Phil&#8217;s blog on reCareered What happens when the going gets tough? In sports, when a team is about to face a tougher opponent, when they are expected to lose, do their coaches have them prepare in the same way? When you&#8217;re up against a tough business problem, up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interviews:  Some tips from recruiters and hiring managers</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/02/15/interviews-some-tips-from-recruiters-and-hiring-managers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Judit Price, MS, CDFI, IJCTC, CCM, CPRW I communicate with many employment professionals, recruiters and hiring managers who discuss their encounters with prospective employees.  I want to let you know that Interviewers understand the pressures candidates face and are sympathetic.  Nevertheless they have a job to do.  So much depends on the so-called “soft [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resumes:  How To Write A Great One!</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/01/25/resumes-how-to-write-a-great-one/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/01/25/resumes-how-to-write-a-great-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jackie Simmonds, Blog Editor I found a site today that will help both the job seeker who is setting out to create their resume or someone who is trying to overhaul it.   I&#8217;m looking at changing both my resume and cover letter approach, part of my 2010 New Year&#8217;s job resolution and I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A: The Hiring Process</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/01/14/q-a-the-hiring-process/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Joe Redshaw Give insight to what happens once a candidate hits the apply button online The resume/application goes to a database of some sort and it is up to the recruiter or HR person to read the resume and determine if it is a fit or not. What tools are you using to scan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resumes: 10 Things I Look for When I Screen Resumes and Cover Letters</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/01/11/resumes-10-things-i-look-for-when-i-screen-resumes-and-cover-letters/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/01/11/resumes-10-things-i-look-for-when-i-screen-resumes-and-cover-letters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article appeared originally in Work Coach Café.  It gives the job seeker a view to what a potential employer is thinking about as they review your information. By Ronnie Ann So what do I look for when I screen resumes and cover letters? Here are the ten things that make a candidate’s application stand [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interviews: What Recruiters and Other Job Screeners Tell Me</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2009/12/03/interviews-what-recruiters-and-other-job-screeners-tell-me/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2009/12/03/interviews-what-recruiters-and-other-job-screeners-tell-me/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=2426</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Judit Price, MS, CDFI, IJCTC, CCM, CPRW I recently returned from a series of conferences in which I took the opportunity to meet with recruiters and HR professionals to discuss job trends and hiring practices.  While the “old days” of vast opportunity are probably gone forever, companies are hiring.  Consequently, I wanted to know [...]]]></description>
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