Consumerist
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higher education
Keep Track Of Which Diploma Mills Will Work Out Best For Your Pet
In this job market, anything you can do to give your cat or dog an edge is worth pursuing. That's why you shouldn't enroll your pet in just any diploma mill—you want one that's a proven scam. Boingboing points out that there's a Wikipedia page to keep track of animals with fraudulent diplomas to make it easier to comparison shop for that next fake certificate.
"List of animals with fraudulent diplomas" [Wikipedia via Boingboing] (Thanks to Trai_Dep!)
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job fairs
How To Win Your Local Job Fair
The anonymous, newly unemployed personal finance blogger behind Well-Heeled with a Mission put together a timely, helpful guide on how to avoid wasting your time at job fairs and actually come away with the experience with some positives rather than feel as though you've wasted your time in a cattle call. More » -
employment
Is Your Resume Outdated And Irrelevant When You Aren't?
Sometimes you find yourself job-hunting when you didn't really expect to. This predicament is particularly common during, oh, the last year or so. Sure, you may have had to keep your skills up to date to keep up in the office, but what about your resume? What are the signs that you obviously haven't touched it up since 1994? Divine Caroline will tell you. More » -
job searching
Check Your Resume And Cover Letter For Typos And Bad Jokes
Everyone knows that you need to proofread your resume and cover letter carefully before submitting them, but some people seem to forget. In today's "Color of Money" column for the Washington Post, Michelle Singletary reminds readers that in a tough job market, companies aren't inclined to overlook even the tiniest typos. More » -
Today only, FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko's) will print up to 25 copies of your resume for free. You can submit as a digital file or in person, but must pick up the resumes at a FedEx Office location. [FedEx] (Thanks to ingaraundquist !)
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careerbuilder
CareerBuilder's Free Resume Review Is Bot-Driven Junk
Sometimes"'free" means "wow what a great bargain," and sometimes it just mean worthless. CareerBuilder offers a free resume review on their site—enter your email address, upload your resume, and "we'll email you the results of your free evaluation, including tips on writing a resume that will help you land the interview." All it really does is collect your address so it can send you unsolicited email (we got spammed 30 minutes later), and your "review" is just a boilerplate page of generic advice.
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resumes
Put Quantifiable Successes On Your Resume
If you're looking for a job these days, you know how tough it can be to separate yourself from the pack. One key is being sure your resume is as good as it can be — that it sells your skills in full force to make you stand out. But US News says that there are five resume mistakes that most job hunters are making, mistakes that are killing their chances of making it to the next step (getting an interview). Of those five, we think this one is the most egregious: your résumé has no numbers, as in, measurable accomplishments... More » -
careerbuilder
10 Lies You Really Shouldn't Try On Your Next Resume
Hey lazy! Are you still looking for a job? Maybe you're thinking about "embellishing" your work history a little more, then. However, according to CareerBuilder you should be careful, because "49 percent of hiring managers reported they caught a candidate lying on their resume," usually about things like responsibilities and skills. If you feel lucky, go for it, but there are certain Really Big Lies you probably shouldn't try. More » -
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raises
Ask For A Raise At The Right Time
Personal finance blog Free Money Finance suggests that employees can improve their incomes by asking for a raise, but you have to make sure to time it right. More »
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aleksey vayner
Remix Of Worst Banking Video Resume Ever
Loop this on your video iPod during your morning power runs, or power lifting, or power whoopy-making. Cool points added for not using "Eye Of The Tiger." More » -
aleksey vayner
Aleksey Vayner's Failed Investment Banking Video Resume
If you've ever wondered why it seems everyone who works at a bank is an unrepentant tool, this video made shed some light. More » -
resumes
Your Spam Blocking Software Hates the Smart Kid
You work hard in college, forgo the temptations of beer funnels and Panama City Beach, and sure enough, you graduate at the top of the class. With highest honors. And what does that get you, in today's age of e-mailed resum s and cover letters? More »
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