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Best book in these jobless times
from Harvey Mckay, author of "Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive"
Glassdoor.com tells you like it is about prospective employers
Ever wonder what employees past and present think of an employer?
Comprehensive Online Job-Hunting Resource
The Riley Guide gives you everything you need to know
Companies Start Hiring Again
Don't give up, here come the jobs
LGBTCareerLink Sponsored Training References
For those of you taking career classes via LGBTCareerlink
Top 100 English Language Employment Blogs
100 Employment Blogs You Can Learn From=All provide info. free !
Weedle's Association Directory
Associations are great for job leads and networking.
Create a Positioning Statement
Always be able to share exactly what you can do and what you are looking for
Every Job Hunt Begins with Market Research
Ever notice that blindly blasting out your resume doesn't work?
Stealth Job Hunting
Looking for a job while you have one is tricky
Most Comprehensive Job Hunting Resource on the Web: Riley Guide
Hiring Managers Steer Clear of Candidates Who Make These Mistakes

Networking Made Simple

Online Brand Called YOU for Professionals
2009 Summit workshop 1.5 hrs on professional online branding for professionals
Summit Leadership Workshop: The Online Brand Called YOU
d/l the entire workshop in pdf format
Online Brand For Employers 2009 Summit Workshop
A copy of the employer workshop from the 2009 O&E Summit
A top personal branding blog
Learn all there is to know about creating & maintaining your personal brand online
Keeping Your Online Identity Professional
Online profiles will be seen by employers
A Great Positioning Statement Helps You Network Effectively
Talk about your own attributes modestly, but professioanlly.
Assume Employers Google YOU

Get Your Resume Picked

Resume Mistakes
Don't get your resume discarded. Avoid the three most common resume mistakes now.
Accomplishment Statements: Examples for Your Resume
Tell Them What You've Accomplished
Writing an Effective Resume

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Searching Job Sites-the BOOLEAN rules
Ever wondering why your searches aren't pulling the jobs you want to consider?
Are you trying to upload an updated resume to your profile here?
Your resume can be changed at any time
Recruiters are looking at your profile
Completely fill in your profile and upload your resume now
Job Search Confidential: What's a good online profile look like?
whther here or elsewhere, how you do your profile makes the difference between getting employer contacts and getting none
Share Your Resources With Your LGBT Colleagues
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Upload Your Professional Profile Photo
Profile photos tell the employer you are ready for work