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Ideas for new grads without experience
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: As a new college grad, I have yet to find reasonable employment. The standard turndown seems to be that I have no experience. How am I expected to gain experience if no one hires me? -- B.L. "Need a job? Get experience. Need experience. Get a...Tags: The New York Times, Colleges and Universities, AFL-CIO
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When to take no response for an answer
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: I had what appeared to be a gratifying interview with the vice president of a fairly small company two months ago. When I left, I didn't have an offer in hand, but he gave me the impression that I would be offered the job. It didn't happen.... -
Dealing with a bad job reference
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: I was fired for being chronically late to work. How do I handle that reference? Otherwise, my reference should be a good one. Also, what's the difference between a letter of recommendation and a reference? -- H.J. There isn't a lot of light...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employment, Employment Opportunities
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Latest news on resumes and cover letters
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: I'm hoping to make a new career move this year. I heard that resumes are dead. Is this true? I don't want to waste my time writing one if that's the case. -- G.K. Resumes are alive and well for now. But you don't have to take my word for it:...Tags: Marketing, LinkedIn Corp.
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Coming soon: 'Take your dog to work day'
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: I asked my boss if I could bring my well-behaved dog to work on Friday, June 21, which is "Take Your Dog to Work Day." He growled at me. Any ideas to get him to change his mind? -- M.L.F. Dogs do good work for humans. Ten therapy dogs from...Tags: Politics, Lobbying
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Victory over vampires: handling bad-news people at work
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: My new job is a grinder. Long hours and stressful new responsibilities were to be expected, but not the verbal blasts that I'm getting hit with almost daily from three co-workers who I have neither harmed nor disrespected. Quite the opposite,...Tags: Human Interest
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Is working remotely on the way out?
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: I'm a single mom working from home three days a week. I can afford a sitter two days a week. I understand that Yahoo and Best Buy ended their policies of allowing employees to work out of the office. Maybe I'm overreacting, but are we seeing...Tags: Financial Aid, Google Inc., Conservation, Environmental Issues, University of Pennsylvania
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In job interview, put best face on a weakness
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: A recent segment of the TV show "Brain Games" compared results when twin women candidates were interviewed for the same job. Both were asked to describe themselves. Candidate A led with three positive factors, following up with three...Tags: Career and Workplace, Politics, Employment, Employment Opportunities, Elections
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Read federal job announcements thoroughly
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: Recently you said you think this is a good time to apply for federal jobs despite the sequestration. But I've submitted my application several times with zero success. What am I doing wrong? -- C.H. I can't pinpoint what's keeping you out...Tags: Career and Workplace, Media Industry, Startups, Social Media, Employment
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Women: Create your own stiletto network
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: When I, a woman, tried to run for local public office, I found out that it's still an old boy's club. Have you ever heard of an all-woman political group? -- B.D. You could start one. A new book will be out this month that gives you a plan:...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employment, Employment Opportunities, Feminism
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Any federal job openings after sequestration?
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: Are federal jobs still a good place to look for employment? Or has the sequester dried up the federal job market? -- J.M. I can see how headlines describing such sequestration cutbacks as the shrinking of work weeks for flight controllers,...Tags: Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits, Air Transportation Delays, Employment, Employment Opportunities
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Networking tips after relocation
Joyce Lain Kennedy - Careers NowDEAR JOYCE: I'm a stay-at-home mom now ready to resume my career. We moved to a new city a year ago for my husband's new job. I keep reading how networking is such an effective job-hunting tool but what are the best ways to do it? -- B.V.H. If you're...Tags: Career and Workplace, Media Industry, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Social Media, Employment
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