The Monster 5 for Friday -- Careers Edition -- October 28

On Fridays, we take a look back at the week that was, and show you five career-advice or job-search-related articles that got us thinking, talking, or tweeting -- tips and news you may have missed during your busy week. 

5. MainStreet.com published a helpful article with great advice on how long-term unemployment can affect your job search. Read "Job Hunting Tips for the Long-Term Unemployed."

4. In 2011, retailers are expected to hire 480,000 to 500,000 seasonal workers, according to the National Retail Federation -- and temporary hiring is expected to rise throughout 2012. Read "Get Hired for the Holidays: Seasonal Retail Jobs."

3. What can reality-TV celebrities teach you about developing your personal brand? Perhaps a lot. Read "4 Ways Kim Kardashian Can Help You Land a Job."

2. This week, the BeKnown blog featured a helpful bit of networking advice that's not often talked about. Read "How to Meet Someone Offline After Connecting Online."

1. It's not just women who will benefit from the excellent workplace advice in this HuffPo article. Read "Women's Career Advice: Self-Promote Without the Backlash."

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