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Entries from September 2009

The Facebook Job Search – Or How To Find A Job Using Facebook

September 30th, 2009 · 5 Comments

TweetShareI’ve posted several times about how the idea of job search networking can seem nebulous and confusing to people. “Ok, I understand that I send in my resume and hopefully they call me for an interview. But how exactly do I network?” Hopefully you can see several practical strategies on how to network by reading [...]

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Tags: Computers Work 4 U · Networking

Ask Brian: How Long To Wait For Approval On A Vacation Request

September 29th, 2009 · No Comments

TweetShareIf you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian. D. asks: How long should one expect to wait to get approval on a vacation request? I have three weeks vacation and have only used two. Vacation request? This time of year? I think you’re [...]

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Tags: Ask Brian · Office Politcs · Working 4 The Weekend

Ask Brian: Maternity Leave: What to do about nursing mothers – returning to work?

September 12th, 2009 · No Comments

TweetShare If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian. Just Trying To Work asks: I have a question about a touchy/socially taboo subject: nursing mothers in the workplace.  A woman that I work with who is still on maternity leave, comes into the [...]

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Tags: Ask Brian · Getting Ahead · Office Politcs

Ask Brian: My Boss’ Horrible Time Management Skills

September 9th, 2009 · 2 Comments

TweetShare If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian. M asks: I am hoping you can help me or offer some expert advice. I am a young professional [mid-twenties] but I am very successful in my career. Throughout my college experience I held [...]

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Tags: Ask Brian