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1999 Features

12/28/99 - Negotiate a Job Offer
Find out how to get what you're worth.

12/21/99 - For Y2K (or For You 2 Know)
What skills will you need to succeed in the new millenium?

12/14/99 - Interviewing Potential Employees
Learn how to conduct employment interviews.

12/07/99 - Gift Giving Guide
Career Planning books to give as gifts.

11/30/99 - Elder Care Harmful to Your Career
A study suggests that caring for an elderly relative can impede your career; find out how, and what to do about it.

11/16/99 - A Career Crossroads: Returning to Work
The third in a series. Making the transition from stay-at-home parent to working parent? Here's help.

11/2/99 - When Should You Leave Your Job?
Should you quit for more money, or because you simply hate your job?

10/19/99 - Surviving a Business Conference
Learn how to survive a business conference and get the most out of it.

10/05/99 - Read All About It: Keeping Up With Headlines Good For Your Career
It's important to keep up with business news, whether you are currently working or job hunting. These are some valuable resources.

09/21/99 - Careers in International Relations
Majoring in international relations? Links to educational, occupational, and employment information. Includes job listings.

09/07/99 - Oh, I'm So Mad: Resolving Anger at Work
Learn to understand and manage workplace anger.

08/24/99 - A Career Crossroads: Working While Raising Your Family
The second in a series for parents deciding whether to stay at home or return to work. This installment focuses on those who choose to return to work.

08/10/99 - How to Deal With the Unexpected (or Just Another Day at the Office)
Tips to help you deal with crises at work.

07/27/99 - A Career Crossroads: Taking Time Off to Raise Your Family
The first in a series for parents deciding whether to stay at home or return to work. This installment focuses on those who choose the former.

07/13/99 - Careers in Publishing
Are you thinking about a career as a writer or editor? Links to occupational information, associations, publications, and job listings.

06/29/99 - Putting Together an ASCII Resume
Learn how to put together a resume in ASCII format, which is required by many online resume banks, and by companies which accept resumes via email.

06/15/99 - Job Sharing
An interview with Kathy Tenenbaum and Gerri Vopelak, partners at Job Sharing Resources.

06/01/99 - Your First Job: Making a Good Impression
The transition from school to your first job can be difficult. Learn how to make it a smooth one.

05/17/99 - The Career Planning Process
Career planning is a four step process. Learn more about the steps involved.

05/04/99 - Careers in the Sports Industry
Links to occupational information, organizations, publications, and job listings for those thinking of working in the sports industry.

04/20/99 - Careers in the Performing Arts
Are you thinking about a career as a performing artist? Links to occupational information, education and training information, associations, publications, and job listings.

04/06/99 - Coming Out At Work
Should you tell your employer and co-workers you are gay? Here are some resources to help you decide.

03/23/99 - Computer Literacy: An Important Skill
Why you need to have basic computer skills and how you can get them.

03/09/99 - The Cutting Edge: Culinary Careers
Find out more about a career in culinary arts.

02/23/99 - Effective Writing: An Important Skill
Learn how to fine-tune your writing.

02/09/99 - Retired: What Should I Do Now?
Explore the options available during retirement.

01/26/99 - Informational Interviews
Get the facts on this valuable career exploration tool.

01/12/99 - Careers in Health Care
Learn about careers in health care, including descriptions, education, and salaries.

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