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Is a Job Club for You?

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Dear Alex: Should I join a job club or unemployment support group, and if so, where should I find one? …

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Be a Solution-Oriented Candidate

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Dear Alex:  I am graduating this month and still don’t have a job. I have been told to come to …

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Interview Advice for the Laid Off

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Dear Alex: How should I approach the topic of having been laid off in a job interview? I would mention …

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How to Get a Government Job

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Dear Alex: What are some ideas for looking for a job with the federal government? Good plan.  Approximately 2.7 million …

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Industries with the Greatest Job Prospects

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Dear Alex: I don’t want to start a new career and find that it’s downsizing in a year or two.  …

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Should I Use a Headhunter?

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Dear Alex: I’ve been told to use a headhunter for my job search, but no headhunters are calling me.  Should …

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Long-Term Unemployed May Need to Change Tactics

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Dear Alex: I’ve been unsuccessfully looking for a job for the last eight months.  What am I doing wrong? Without …

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What’s the Point of LinkedIn?

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Dear Alex: I get the point of BC, but can you help me out with LinkedIn?  What’s the deal?  My …

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Ask an Expert: Is Finance a Smart Path?

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Dear Alex: I will be graduating from a top-tier college this year (average grades), and had planned to apply for …

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