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The Buzz: Sports commission seeks successor to Gray Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation is accepting applications for the organization’s president/CEO.
How to Not Be Unemployed Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:19AMAfter a recent report revealed some 6.3 million Americans have been unemployed for over 27 weeks, Yahoo!'s The Lookout asked readers to send in their stories of long-term unemployment. They received an avalanche of testimonials. What can you do to avoid the ranks of the terminally unemployed? Here's what I learned after
Ottawa County Junior Fair crowns king, queen Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:49AMLoading Photo Galleries ... The Ottawa County Junior Fair King and Queen, Alexander Wilhelm and Christine Cook, were crowned Monday night at the fair.
Borders to Close Remaining Bookstores Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:49PMBorders Group announced this afternoon that it would shut down the 40-year-old bookseller, news that is unsurprising, slightly exciting (liquidation sales!), but mostly sad. Unable to find a b
Rotary Learns About Computer Center At Oswego Library Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:13PMOswego Public Library Computer Center director Theresa Slosek told the Oswego Sunrise Rotary members about the computer programs.
A Day in the Life of Jumbotron Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:10PMAfter being employed by a certain transportation company in New Jersey for the last 10 years, I arrived to work on April, 1st to find the doors chained up.
Immigration Practice Pointers For The HR Professional Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:44PMThe HR professional receives legal advice from his or her immigration counsel, in-house immigration attorneys or specialists; however, it is also highly important for the HR professional to understand certain key immigration terms and concepts in order to adequately assist the company in hiring Foreign National Employees (FNEs) and meeting its personnel needs.
Funding cuts cripple senior employment program Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:17PMCuts to the federally Senior Community Service Employment Program have devastated some metro Phoenix agencies' efforts to help some of the city's most impoverished elders, agency leaders say.
Canada Post tells jobseeker to stop mailing resume Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:27PMEager jobseeker sends a resume a day to potential employers. Only one responds — Canada Post, which says, stop sending the letters, apply online.
Avoid Self-Aggrandising Statements In Your Cover Letter Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:36PMMost hiring managers these days face a stack of qualified resumes for every open position they have, and the cover letter is a good chance to stand out in a personal way. Use the opportunity to tout your skills, not your ego, and you stand a better chance at surviving the first cut. (more…)
Avoid Self-Aggrandizing Statements in Your Cover Letter To Pass The First Cut [Careers] Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:45AM# careers Most hiring managers these days face a stack of qualified resumes for every open position they have, and the cover letter is a good chance to stand out in a personal way. Use the opportunity to tout your skills, not your ego, and you stand a better chance at surviving the first cut. More »
From war to work Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:09PMMEDFORD, Ore. -- There was a special job training for local veterans in the Rogue Valley Wednesday, to help vets transition from war to work. Worksource Oregon and the Yellow Ribbon Program teamed up to bring this workshop to Medford for the first...
Bill Could Limit Welfare Benefits To Four Years Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:45PMThe Senate passes a bill that would cap cash assistance benefits for Michigan families at four years.
Employment help is now available in Port Stanley Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:42PMTo anyone living in the Port Stanley area seeking employment, Katelyn Caughell is friendly and resourceful. She visits Port Stanley three days a week as an employment counsellor for Employment Services Elgin.[...]
School Age Specialist Martin/Pitt Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:18AMSchool Age Specialist Martin/Pitt Partnership for Children has a 40 hour weekly immediate opening in its non-profit SmartStart program.
Six Reasons They Didn't Call You Back Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:12PMBy Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs In the best of times responding to a job listing can feel like sending your resume out to sea in a bottle. But at least you received a call or an email acknowledgement. Now, with the volume of applicants higher than ever, you're more likely to hear nothing.
Young Spanish professionals learn German to find work Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:09AMThere are easier languages for Spanish speakers to learn, but German language academies are experiencing a surge in student enrollments as more young Spanish professionals see a future for themselves in Germany.
Peebles woman has murder charge dropped Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:31AMA PEEBLES woman charged with killing her lover's wife has had her murder charge dropped. Rita Heyster, 57, had been on trial at Edinburgh High Court charged with murdering mother-of-four Carol Jarvis.
ResumeLance.com Announces All-Inclusive Resume Service for Job Seekers Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:11AMProfessional Resume Writing Service provides job seekers with an affordable and comprehensive package that includes a professionally written resume, cover letter, follow-up letter, thank-you letter, and e-resume. (PRWeb July 08, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8628375.htm
North Central News Briefs — July 7 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:46PMshare: digg facebook twitter Council later this month will consider these procedures for ratification or modification. [...] that time, according to the city, Simpson will implement the procedures currently described on the website. All appointed members will be required to obtain a copy of the economic development handbook, the Prost Marketing survey results regarding the EDC's vision and ...
Are You Looking For a Job? Don’t Feel Alone — Join a Free Job Club Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:13PMEven in an ideal time and place, job-seeking can be a depressing chore, especially when done alone. In today’s economy getting a job requires effort, skills, persistence, and a helping hand. Many people are in the same boat and can help each other out. People who want the help and support of [...]
Gov. Walker Seeks Applicants For New Sawyer Co. D.A. Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:39PMMadison, WI (Northland's NewsCenter) Governor Scott Walker announced Friday that he is seeking applicants for appointment as the District Attorney for the County of Sawyer.
STOCKTON: South board: Vandegrift replacement needed Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:58AMSTOCKTON — The South Hunterdon Regional High School Board of Education has a vacancy.
This type of branding doesn't hurt Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:56AMLooking for or creating work is full-time work itself. Online tools and digital technology give job hunters, career changers and entrepreneurs ways of implementing effective personal marketing strategies that were unavailable only a few years ago.
Minnesota cities will carry cost of shutdown Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:13AMCourt, Drug Task Force funds in question By Josh Moniz Staff Writer NEW ULM - The final countdown to state government shutdown began this week, and Gov.
Business calendar Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:15AMUpcoming business and networking events:
Chief Executive Office, Philanthropy Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 11:46PMUSE LOGO - DELETE THIS LINE!! The Atlantic Philanthropies, a leader in bringing about lasting change in the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people, is now accepting applications for the position of
Fired Festus city administrator wants his job back Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 8:17PMOfficial is at odds with city council over moves he made.
Gerard Hall helping area women achieve their goals Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:18PMLa Crosse, WI (WXOW) Mayo Clinic Health System's Gerard Hall has been helping young women who are pregnant, facing drug addictions and mental health crisis since 1936.
Initial interviews concluding in search for new AD By TIM MILLER Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:37AMOpening round interviews for candidates to fill the position of Marysville High School athletic director will conclude today. “We had to shuffle our schedule around a little bit,” said principal Matt Chrispin.
Livingstone students on Capitol Hill Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:27PMBy Laurie D. Willis Livingstone College News Service Livingstone College students Eugene Brown, Jeremy Ratcliff and Stephen Graddick IV are spending their summer vacation answering phones, processing mail, researching issues, drafting correspondenc ...
Write a Better Resume - Careers - News & Reviews - Baseline.com Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:43PMMuch conventional wisdom about resumes and cover letters is wrong. Consider the basic, “Just the facts, ma’am,” approach. In reality, facts must be backed up with good stories if you want a resume that really sells you to a potential employer.
Looking for work: Job market improving for this year’s college grads Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:46AMSarah Schiendelman, who graduated from Gwynedd-Mercy College in May, found a job that she loves in market research.
Free online tutoring service to begin Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 3:13PMDepartment of Public Instruction and the state library begin free tutoring service.
England v Sri Lanka, third Test day four: live Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:52AMOver-by-over commentary as Sri Lanka's batsmen frustrate England and close on 112-3.
Dodge City Community College Leadership Institute draws newcomers, veterans Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:46AMThe story was the same for many students who returned to the Dodge City Community College Leadership Institute this week.
Writers on the Range: Ordinary wild Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:14AMThe cougar looks thin, his narrow belly dragging close to the ground as he slinks along. Paws as big as saucers on the oil-spotted concrete. Mouth agape in a terrified pant below wild, shifting eyes. Shifting at cars that whoosh by, s Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit ...
Local resources can help students find a summer job Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:16PMAs the break for summer vacation fast approaches, students have one thing on their minds: finding a summer job. Finding a summer job can be a daunting task for students. Taking the initiative to get out of the comfort of their air-conditioned house and into the heat.
Arnold Library to present ReferenceUSA Webinars Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:17AMThe Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library will offer two free informational webinars in June covering how to get the most out of the library's subscription to the online resource ReferenceUSA
Job search workshop Thursday at Tonganoxie Public Library Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 10:41PMResidents wanting to improve their resumes might be interested in a job search workshop, which will take place 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the Tonganoxie Public Library, Third and Bury streets.
Jury Begins Deliberations In 'Forbidden Love' Trial Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:48AMThe jury in the murder trial of Steven Colver, who is accused of stabbing his girlfriend's mother to death, has begun deliberations after closing arguments concluded Tuesday.
Interviews will begin next week for next MHS athletic director By TIM MILLER Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:07AMAll of the resumes and cover letters have been reviewed for the more than 100 applicants for the position of Marysville High School athletic director.
The Call to Arms (Duerrisms for June 10th) Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:54PMChris Duerr is KHQA's Sports Director. Happy Dog Days one and all and welcome to DUERRISMS for the Week of June the 10th, presented by the fine people at GAMEMASTERS.
SJB moves to hire interim city manager Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:18PMTwo weeks after the resignation of City Manager Steve Julian, who is no longer working for the city but is receiving pay through the end of June, San Juan Bautista is looking to quickly hire an interim replacement - perhaps without conducting an in-person interview.
Sacramento training program helps homeless women Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 12:07AMBefore leaving the tent she and her Chihuahua call home Thursday morning, Stacy Selmants grabbed a pair of black shoes. She was on her way to the graduation ceremony for the eight-week job readiness program for homeless women she had completed at Women's Empowerment on North C Street.
San Juan looks to hire interim city manager Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 6:44PMTwo weeks after the resignation of City Manager Steve Julian, who is no longer working for the city but is receiving pay through the end of June, San Juan Bautista is looking to quickly hire an interim replacement - perhaps without conducting an in-person interview. A job announcement was expected to be posted on the city's website and around town this week, according to City Clerk Trish Paetz ...
Ottawa Watch Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:41AMWinnipeg Community Advisory Board June 2011 The closing date for receiving applications is June 20, 2011 4:30 p.m. local time at the following address: c/o Marjorie Soldevilla Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative 361 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2K2 or via e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots.
How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:17AMFor college grads hitting the job market, a customized cover letter for a job opening is crucial to presenting themselves as a worthy candidate to an employer.
Letters Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:05AMI’m calling in reference to Matt Potter’s article regarding Dr. Susan Little at UCSD and her HIV-testing campaigns ( “Under the Radar,” June 2) . I’d like to thank you for doing the article and also point out that one of the elements of the Lead the Way campaign that she’s involved in now is to send mobile vans door-to-door in the Hillcrest and North Park areas to get people to test for HIV on ...
Don't underestimate the power of cover letters Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:18AMThere is no doubt about it, job hunting is becoming more technologically advanced. Employers use parsing technologies to extract resume data in an intelligent way. Job seekers expand their networks online and may never meet their new "friends" face to face.