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How Do I Prevent Computer Eye Strain?

When you work on a computer all day, you’ll notice that you experience eye strain. While this is not often apparent, a few signs of eye strain are: headaches, fatigue or blurred vision. It happens to everyone, but as a worker, it’s your job to overcome this eye strain anyway that you can. Breaks Are […]

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The Dos and Don’ts of Job Hunting While Employed

Perhaps, you feel it’s time to move on to a new company in order to achieve your career goals or you’re unhappy with your workplace environment. Regardless of the reason, searching for a new job while employed can be a tricky matter if you do not proceed with caution. At Employment Solutions, we understand the […]

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Asking for a Job Reference–The Right Way

Nearly every employer will require reference and use that information as a key factor in the decision process of whether to hire you. Due the significant level of importance that’s placed on the references, you must choose these individuals wisely. Avoid using friends and family as references. If you must include a coworker or a […]

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6 Tips for Boosting Your Career

Lately, you may feel as if it’s time to propel your career to new heights. It may be the New Year’s “out with the old and in with new” vibe or watching as your coworker received a promotion that has put this fire under your workplace chair. Whatever the reason for your newfound zest to […]

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Tips for Promoting Yourself Without Being Obnoxious

Promoting yourself in a cover letter, resume and during a job interview without being obnoxious are delicate feats to achieve. There are some helpful tips that you can follow to promote yourself in a positive way that is well-received by others. Employment Solutions has years of experience in interview preparation. We can help you with […]

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Applying for Jobs You’re “Not Quite” Qualified For

Applying for Jobs You’re “Not Quite” Qualified For Perhaps, you’ve found a job that sounds perfect for you, but you aren’t certain you should submit your resume as you’re “not quite” qualified for it based on the qualifications listed. There are several key tips you should take into account when you decide to proceed with […]

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6 Steps to Jumpstart Your Job Search

Need to Jumpstart Your Job Search Momentum? Here’s How! You may be ready to find a job, but not sure how to get started. All it takes is a handful of know-how and a lot of persistence to jumpstart your job search momentum. Consider following these 6 easy steps to guide you in the right […]

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“You Were NOT hired – Now What?”

It is important to form lifetime connections with every individual you meet throughout your job search process, even if you are not hired. This also includes the individuals who were involved in the interviewing process of companies who did not hire you. Hiring authorities are usually well connected and you never know what doors they […]

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Two Quick Tips For Choosing An Email Address To Use In Your Job Search

Your email address is often the first impression you make on a hiring manager. There is no need to tell the hiring manager in the first few seconds that you are a “mama to three kids” [real email address: mamaofthree@)domain.com], and they certainly don’t need to know the nickname your, uh, close friends call you […]

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10 Things Recruiters Won't Tell You

This is one of the most honest articles I’ve ever read. Read the full article here: http://www.careerealism.com8u/10-things-recruiters-wont-tell-you-but-i-will/ 1. Your interview attire is outdated/messy/too tight/too revealing/too flashy. 2. Your physical appearance is disheveled/outdated/sloppy/smelly/overpowering (i.e. too much perfume). 3. Your eye contact is weak/shifty/intense. 4. Your handshake is limp/too forceful/clammy. 5. You say ah/um/like too much. 6. […]

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