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January 02, 2008

Kick-Start Your 2008 Job Search

It’s January 2 (you haven’t broken your New Year’s resolution(s) already, have you?), which for most of us means it’s time to head back to work and ramp up operations once again.

Today might also be the day you get serious about starting or renewing your job search or weighing the pros and cons of a major career change. To help you in your quest, we’re offering our Kick-Start Your Career in 2008 guide, which offers both salary and hiring outlooks for the new year, as well as articles on refreshing your resume and boosting your interview IQ, among others.

Happy New Year! May 2008 be the year you find your calling.

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I really need a job but I just don't know what to be... I thought maybe I could be a Allergy Specialist.
Does anyone have an idea?

Posted by: courtnee | Jan 4, 2008 9:13:25 AM

Finding a job you are suited for is always a tough job in itself. What I always recommend to people, or prospective Entrepreneurs, is to take a serious look at your own qualifications as well as interests. Most anyone is an expert at something, and this realization of your own persona can be a real ali when it comes to career options.

Internet Marketing these days is pretty straight forward, and can offer many different and fun avenues or categories to take advantage of. This type of venture can also enable most individuals who own a Website, the opportunity to express themselves in both a business type atmosphere, as well as personal.

Posted by: Simon Riviera | Jan 5, 2008 3:37:58 PM

I am employed with the government, paid very well and have great benefits. There are loads of jobs available but it doesn't seem like people apply for them. I would like to share information with anyone who is looking for a good paying job. Please email me for the info.

Posted by: angeleyes6591 | Jan 7, 2008 10:25:32 AM

My brother has been in a rut for about 13 years now and it is driving the family bonkers. He was dishorably discharged from the military for something he did while young and stressed.

He feels that he will never be able to get a good enough paying job. What are his options? Any ideas?

Posted by: Anthony | Jan 27, 2008 4:14:13 PM

Hi I've been working at my current job for 10 years. I'd like to move on to a new job but I get paid so well at my current job. I don't have a degree so I don't think I'll be able to find a good paying job. I'm a very dedicated and hard working person. I love helping people. I'd be a great assistant to someone but again, I doubt that assistants get paid very well. Does anyone have any advise for me. Better yet....anyone looking for a dedicated hard working individual?

Posted by: Julie | Feb 5, 2008 8:09:46 PM

Message to Simon Rivera - Would like more information on the positions within the government. I have filled out applications but never hear anything back...

Posted by: Barbara | Feb 20, 2008 4:42:04 PM

Hi! Currently I'm workin in a software firm from last 2 yrs and I have a contract with my organization for next one yr (was total 3 yrs) but i'm desparately want to quit from MY current job as early as possible. Even i can't break my contract as it will turn into payment of a lage amount by me. Can any one suggest me how to bare my frustration for nxt 12 months.

Posted by: rohan | Feb 28, 2008 12:24:50 PM

I should be bald by now, I don't know what it is with me,or my name!!! I'm a ex certified nurse assistant of 13 years, went to school for Medical Biller/ Medical Assist.looking for a job for about a year and few months now with no success since I graduated, I have enrolled back into nursing school, I feel maybe I could get a job easy cleaning bahinds, it's not whatI want. I've had interviews throughtout the year, They get my hopes up high, such as we will be calling u, great interview, but I never hear from them again, I call and cannot speak to anyone concerning the interview, I call, and ,call, and call, but it's like something that really devastate them about me, I feel like a criminal. I'm 45 years of age,have anyone ever went through this? is it my age? or as I said before maybe my NAME!
CAN"T PUT MY FINGER ON IT!!any advice?
Tawana

Posted by: Tawana Langford | Mar 18, 2008 3:40:03 PM

I am a 50 something action oriented customer service call center director with a successful background, but a short string of company buyouts/closings has left me looking. My desire is to remain in St. Louis area or move to the Omaha area for my family.

Posted by: Mike | Apr 8, 2008 6:25:45 AM

Need some advice finding a job. I'm an LVN who has 3 mo working experience and need to know what employer hires new nurses who don't have the required experience of 6 mo to 1yr. How do you get the experience needed if employers are not willing to give you the chance?

Posted by: Sheri | Apr 15, 2008 5:31:35 PM

After being at my job for 10 years I have moved on and have had a great deal of difficulty. I'm not a "senior" yet but aprochaing it. How do you go about finding a job. Everyone thinks you are going to leave them if they hire you

Posted by: JO | Apr 17, 2008 10:23:39 PM

Hi i'm Derrick and age 41 years and i live in Columbus i have been in the food service field for 26 years and i started out when i was 15 yrs old working at my foster dad's diner in Pittsburgh and i have 2 part time jobs one is in fast food and the other job is a sports bar. Yes i want something more better wqith a better paying job and security and a future. But being over 40 makes it hard for me to get anywhere and i just gotten a job at Buffalo Wild Wings here in Columbus as a Cashier/ server but i want something that can get my skills on the right track and a new direction i want to relocate to a Big City like Las Vegas or som where in the Southwest States to have a better horizion and to make my self a better person.now i want some employers to give me a chance to prove my skills. i attend job fairs and update my resumes and so forth,

Posted by: Derrick | Apr 19, 2008 1:57:55 AM

Dozens of jobs applied for on 8 different job boards and almost no responses. I'm trying to move from Michigan to well as far away from this bad economy as possible. Florida, California or maybe Washington State. I'm in the auto industry and would like to change things up a bit. Sales Management with 12 yrs. experience. Need some help in what I might be doing wrong on these job sights. All I get back is B.S. recruiters and work from home scams in my search's. This is going nowhere. I think the jobs think that I am still in Mighigan and until I actually move there that they will not waste there time.

Posted by: Doug D. | Apr 21, 2008 7:46:24 AM

I am a management professional who recently moved to Indiana for a career advancement that turn into a disaster ending in a lost of the job and divorce. Now I am trying to recover and all that I can land are go nowhere jobs and jobs that do not fulfill promises. I have tried many job boards with no results. If there is any help out there pease let me have it.

Posted by: Mark O | Apr 23, 2008 4:44:36 PM

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