It’s possible to enjoy the many perks of the retired lifestyle and add a generous supplement to your retirement income. Your years of experience and high level of expertise in your industry are incredibly valuable to employers, and by offering your knowledge on a consulting basis, you can still stay engaged with what you enjoyed during your working years.

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Nowadays it seems like the thing to do when it comes to your career path is to choose the path of medicine. There are so many different specialties to choose from, so you are bound to find something to your liking.

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Do you really need a cover letter? Of course! You use it to sell yourself and your skills. So, how do you write an unforgettable cover letter?

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Layoffs and downsizing often causes more stress than most people in your life realize. Your perception of and reaction to a job layoff is your key to surviving a layoff.

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Cover letters are as important in the job search as a resume. They create a first impression of you and make you stand out, or fade into the background. Here is a list of the top 10 mistakes made by novice cover letter writers.

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With companies in the United States laying off employees left and right, raising our unemployment rate to the highest it’s been since late 2004, working for a big company is no longer a guarantee of steady employment. Even workers who have dedicated twenty years or more to the same company, expecting loyalty in return for loyalty are being laid off in favor of less experienced, cheaper labor or in favor of offshoring those same tasks. With gas prices soaring, many employees who haven’t yet been axed are opting to seek out employment alternatives that will allow them …

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How and what do you think about when you have an interview? Break it down into parts, and keep yourself in check.

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How can you turbo-charge your secretary’s resume and attract the attention of a recruiter in just a few seconds? Find out about targeting your resume to the needs of a specific job and making a showcase for your previous professional experience.

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Why do people still screw up the phone interview? After all, it’s often the door opener to the next phase of the interview process - the face to face. Find out six ways folks do it wrong!

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Do you have friends or family members who have recently experienced a job loss? Career transition can be a very trying time. Share these tips with them to make the experience more palatable.

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