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What should you get paid?

You have been extended a job offer and the question arises, �what salary are you looking for?� An

Stand out at job fairs

With so many people crowding job fairs, are they even worth going to? Absolutely. Human resources

Improve your résumé, decrease rejection odds

Recently, Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke said the unemployment rate is likely to remain high for

Keys to employment � Tech savvy and bilingualism

Today�s economic landscape will be very different to what it was before this recent recession. So,

Tips To Help you Prepare for the Job Interview

The work of writing cover letters and rewriting resumes and posting them for various positions has

Cover Letters that Make you Stand out as a Job

Job seekers are finding it more challenging to get noticed and get interviews. Employers now

A Restrictive Trend

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, nearly 14 million people are unemployed; among

A Demand for Careers in Health Care for Latinos

Health care and jobs

As you may know, a historical health care reform bill was recently

Baby Boomers in the Workforce

We often learn about the many attributes of our emerging and talented younger generation of

Bowing out Gracefully: Don�t Burn Bridges

Whether you enjoyed your old job or not, leaving can be an uncomfortable process for many. Here are

The Job Hunt

There is no magical way of finding a job. To be successful, you have to have a strategic plan and

Volunteerism as a Means to Employment

In this time of economic insecurity, if you are not constantly upgrading your working skills during

Upgrading Your Skills

In the last year and a half, nearly every newspaper has been laden with information about job cuts,

Acing the Job Interview Process

Your shoes are polished. Your suit is pressed. Your hair is neat and professional. With your résum�

Avoid Career Scams

The lack of jobs on the market is stirring much concern about career scams. These usually include

Skills for an Effective Interview

Are you currently laid off? In this tough economy, landing an interview may leave you ecstatic, but

Bilingualism in the Job Market

Bilingual individuals are in a unique position to get paid for using their language skills. The

MySpace and Facebook Could Hurt Your Job Search

Have you done your homework and ensured that your online presence is professional? If the answer is

Help Wanted

It�s official. The �R� word. The National Bureau of Economic Research has determined that the U.S.

Get Your Foot in the Door

by Elba Aranda-Suh

We have all heard the phrase, �It�s not what you know; it�s who you

Upgrading Computer Skills

by Elba Aranda Suh
Today, almost every young person can send a text message in

Congratulations! You Scored an Interview for the

Most human resource managers say that your appearance is almost as important as what is in the

Why Being Bilingual Can Get You the Job

by Elba Aranda-Suh

There isn�t a job today that doesn�t call for some computer

Getting the Job You Want

by Elba Aranda-Suh
After the Job Interview

So you made it through the job

The Juggling Act � How to Balance New Job and

Balancing your work and home life
It took the wife of a popular presidential

How to Ace An Interview

To land your dream job, the secret is to be prepared. Start by researching the company you are going