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Dawn's Career Planning Blog February 2006 Archive

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

Gathering Company Information

Monday February 27, 2006
When an employer is recruiting an employee, he or she will review resumes, interview viable prospects, and do a background check before making a decision based on the information culled ... Read More

Working While Raising Your Family

Wednesday February 22, 2006
After starting families, many new parents decide they can't make it on one income. Both parents therefore go back to work shortly after the birth of their child leaving them ... Read More

Veterinarians: Career Brief

Wednesday February 22, 2006
If you love caring for animals, you may find a career as a veterinarian very fulfilling. However, the path to that career isn't easy. One who wants to be a ... Read More

Job Interview: Getting Down to Basics

Monday February 20, 2006
Think of a job interview as an audition. While you won't have to actually perform the duties of the job for which you are being interviewed, you will have the ... Read More

How Much Will You Earn?

Friday February 17, 2006
While your salary does not necessarily indicate how satisfied you will be with your job, all of us need money to live. When you are considering what occupation to choose, ... Read More

Waiting for a Job Offer

Friday February 10, 2006
You were worried about the interview. Now with that behind you, you're stressing about whether or not you got the job. Here are things you can do while you're waiting ... Read More

Being Professional When Sending Email

Monday February 6, 2006
I get a lot of email each day. Some are personal and some are business related. I expect the email from my friends to be ... well ... friendly. Emoticons ... Read More

Managing Your Anger

Friday February 3, 2006
Anger can be self defeating and even dangerous. Anger at work can be detrimental to your career. Learn what anger is and what it can do. Finally, learn how to ... Read More

Do You Procrastinate?

Wednesday February 1, 2006
If you put off doing important tasks, you could be doing your career harm. Procrastination can hinder career growth. Here are some steps you can take to help you stop ... Read More
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