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Dawn's Career Planning Blog October 2003 Archive

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide to Career Planning since 1997

Interviewing? Get a Competitive Edge

Thursday October 30, 2003
Having knowledge about a potential employer gives you a competitive edge over other job seekers. Here are resources you can use to research most companies, including Securities and Exchange Commission ... Read More

Creating a Plain-Text Resume

Wednesday October 29, 2003
ASCII (pronounced askee) is an acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It is a simple text format that does not use formatting specific to any particular application. Because ... Read More

How to Manage Your Time

Tuesday October 28, 2003
Your efficient use of time will help you advance at work while keeping you stress free at home. These resources and tools will help you manage your time effectively. There ... Read More

Q. How Do I Choose the Right Career?

Monday October 20, 2003
A. Choosing a career is an involved process that is based on a number of things, including your interests, skills, work-related values, and personality. Learn how to select your career ... Read More

Performance Reviews

Wednesday October 15, 2003
Employee reviews determine raises, promotions, and sometimes whether we get to keep our jobs. No wonder we get stressed out when it comes time to be reviewed. Learn how you ... Read More

How Much Can You Earn?

Tuesday October 14, 2003
Salary surveys are useful tools when one is choosing a career or looking for a job. One factor to consider when choosing a career is the salary you can hope ... Read More

Putting Together a Solid Resume

Friday October 10, 2003
Your resume is the first impression you'll make on a potential employer. Learn the basics of putting one together, and also learn about electronic resumes, resume banks, cover letters, and ... Read More

When Should You Leave Your Job?

Tuesday October 7, 2003
There are many factors that may make you want to quit your job. Among them are problems with your boss, problems with your co-workers, lack of opportunity, or because you ... Read More
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