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March 2, 2012 10:05 AM
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Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You

Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
How does a customer-service expert in Seattle catch the attention of a hot San Francisco startup in San Francisco, 700 miles away?
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February 29, 2012 2:23 PM
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Man Shows up Naked to Job Interview, Gets in Fight with Police

Man Shows up Naked to Job Interview, Gets in Fight with Police | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Making a good first impression is a must when interviewing for a job.
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February 21, 2012 9:36 AM
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Hiring Wisdom: 10 Probable Causes of Employee Underperformance

Hiring Wisdom: 10 Probable Causes of Employee Underperformance | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
There are 10 probable causes when an employee repeatedly misses the mark: The wrong person was hired. No clear expectations. Poor job design. Ineffective orientation and training.
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February 11, 2012 6:09 PM
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Ways to Use Facebook for Your Job Search | Resumebear Online Resume

Ways to Use Facebook for Your Job Search | Resumebear Online Resume | 212 Careers | Scoop.it

We often hear about how job seekers can use social networks like LinkedIn and Twitter to their advantage. But what’s sometimes overlooked is the biggest network of them all: Facebook.


We think of Facebook as a way to connect with friends, not necessarily hiring managers or employers. But with over 500 million active users, Facebook is useful for professional networking, too.

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February 10, 2012 10:10 AM
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20 More of the Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems

20 More of the Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Second of two parts By Dr. John Sullivan Yesterday I listed The Top 30 Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems. Here are 20 more.
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February 9, 2012 8:30 AM
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212 Careers | Interviewing, Resume, and Career Information — 1 Degree Better

The information at 212-careers.com is -- and will always remain -- very limited.  It is intended to be hard-hitting advice -- with no punches pulled.  This 212-Career "Scoop.It" publication will be a broader collection of more general advice and interesting issues.  Sometimes with comment -- often simply posted because of recency or relevance.

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February 9, 2012 7:56 AM
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We Owe Job Applicants 2 Things – So Why Are We So Bad At Doing Them?

We Owe Job Applicants 2 Things – So Why Are We So Bad At Doing Them? | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
There are those who talk about the candidate experience, those who talk with others about the candidate experience, and those who experience the candidate experience.
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February 29, 2012 4:55 PM
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12 most memorable interview blunders

Hiring and HR managers shared their most unusual interview memories in a recent CareerBuilder survey of more than 3,000 employers. The candidates included here didn t make great first impressions, to put it mildly.
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February 24, 2012 4:56 AM
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Three Ways to Overcome Career Anxiety

Three Ways to Overcome Career Anxiety | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
At a recent dinner party, I was speaking with a friend who had just been promoted to vice president at a well-known New York hedge fund. The promotion was unexpected, involved an immediate 50% pay raise, and came with broad new responsibilities.
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February 11, 2012 6:13 PM
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30 Ways to Lose a Job on Twitter | Resumebear Online Resume

30 Ways to Lose a Job on Twitter | Resumebear Online Resume | 212 Careers | Scoop.it





If you are searching for a job or applying to a college or even just hoping to keep the job you have you should be very careful what you say and post online. Four out of five recruiters regularly run web searches to screen job applicants. Potential employers and colleges may find your online profile and make judgment calls based on what they discover. With all of the innovative websites popping up it’s getting easier than ever to screen students and candidates online.

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February 10, 2012 10:22 AM
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The Top 30 Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems

The Top 30 Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
First of two parts By Dr. John Sullivan What’s wrong with corporate job interviews? Pretty much everything! Interviews are the second most used and “flawed” tool in HR (right after performance appraisals).
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February 9, 2012 10:26 AM
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Guide to Job Hunting: Beware the Web! Manage your presence

Guide to Job Hunting: Beware the Web! Manage your presence | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
In a fierce jobs market, you should think carefully about your online footprint before posting about negative out-of-work experiences online.

People are more likely than ever before to take to t...
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February 9, 2012 7:57 AM
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Hiring Wisdom: Using a Performance Review Form in a Structured Interview

Hiring Wisdom: Using a Performance Review Form in a Structured Interview | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
I’ve been in the trenches long enough (with many of you, actually) to know there are so many issues demanding your immediate attention every day that carefully planning and preparing for every applicant interview is next to impossible.
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February 9, 2012 7:54 AM
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9 Reasons Your Current Resume Will Never Get You A Job At Apple Or Google

9 Reasons Your Current Resume Will Never Get You A Job At Apple Or Google | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
You waited tables when you were 19 instead of interning.
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