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HOME:All About Work Cool Jobs Ever wonder how people get those interesting jobs you hear about? You know the ones we mean - the atypical, non-mainstream jobs like working for a Hollywood power agent or as a writer? We thought it would be interesting to survey people that held different types of jobs. ediary: a girl's tale As Lucy waved goodbye I remembered many good times with her. We were together for several years and had shared many secrets. Now she was moving overseas, leaving me with memories, pictures and songs from what would probably be some of the best days of my life. Interview Savvy What to do and not do when interviewing for a job. Landing Your Dream Job Tired of scouring the newspaper want ads and finding the same jobs listed every week. You know the ones: fast food servers, pizza delivery drivers, and gas station attendant. Can't see your future leading you down a career path marked by frying machines and hairnets? You're cool, you have standards. Time to Quit Your Job Telling your boss you quit, can be one of the more difficult things you'll ever have to do if you actually like your boss and your job. I have spent weeks figuring out how to leave a job due to the loyalty I feel for places that I work and to the people I work with. The Tough Questions If you were fired/retrenched/let go from your last position, you may be asked WHY? If the interviewer has done a background check on you, they may already know a little of the story: Writing Resumes and Cover Letters The resume is the road map of your life to date. If it is full of typos and misinformation, the reader will get lost and throw the map out the window (or into the recycling bin). Make your resume count and stand out amongst the other road maps. You’re Employed, Now What? Some tips to help you get ahead, get along with and to fit in with your new work place. Using the Internet in Your Job Search Learn how to capitalize on one of the greatest job search tools available - The Internet. Career Opportunities in Women's Sports It is a wonderful time for women's sports in this country and an equally exciting time for women in sports related careers. Match Your Interview Skills To Your Job Skills When you go into the job interview, it is not always your education, experience and expertise that set you apart for the rest of the crowd. More often than not, it is the way you conduct yourself that will make the difference. Are your interview skills as good as your job skills? Getting the Salary You Want Depending on where your salary is to begin with, you could lose thousands of dollars by simply saying okay during the negotiations process. Managing Your Career in the 21st Century Getting Organized What was once considered a mild stressor in our lives (work) has now become a major factor in our day-to-day happiness. Work is transforming our lives! Time is the sacred treasure, and critical factor in our decision making process. Wow, You Work At Home? Must Be Nice When my friend made that statement it was clear she meant that I, unlike herself, wasn't really working. But, even if I was, well, it wasn't really the same thing. I'm Sick and Tired of It! Now that you've been warned, however, I am absolutely sick and tired of people thinking I'm lazy and worthless just because I don't get up at the same time they do. Preparing to Enter the Workforce While You Are Out Many individual leave the workforce for a period of time for one reason or another. You may leave to take care of children or an aging parent or to go back to school. It is always scary, especially if you have an established career. But there are some things that you can do to stay current in your profession while you are away. Tips for Re-entering the Workforce. Have you been out of the workforce and are now ready to come back. Don't worry, it is pretty common these days. Here are some tips to help you really get back in the swing. Ten Things To Do If You Really, Really Hate Your Job These ten helpful hints will help prepare you for leaving a job you hate. Don't Quit Your Job.............Yet! Now that the economy has picked up, many people are considering making a job change. Before you take that leap its important to consider why you are leaving, what you are trying to accomplish, and ensuring that you've exhausted all avenues at your current place of employment. How To Get Rid of Your Rut Job The first condition to leave your job is that you must have disgusted by it. Why would you leave a job that you love and like and that satisfies your financial needs? The Wage Gap is Alive and Well The Census Data has just been released – The Wage Gap between men and women still exists. In particular, men outnumber women in high paying jobs. Minding Your Manners at the Holiday Party Holiday parties are in full swing, including the office or the company party. Some of you are eagerly awaiting the event and others of you would rather have a root canal than have to attend a social function with your coworkers. 10 Tips For Taking Yourself Seriously, So Your Employee Does Too A great list of Not To Do's when you're the boss!!! Help! I Hate My Job! I know you know the feeling. The alarm goes off, you press the snooze button. It goes off again. You press the button again. You do this two or three times before you face the fact that you have to get up and get ready to go to that place. Boss's Day: 25 Practical Gift Ideas Here is list of gift ideas to get you thinking. You can keep your costs reasonable by splitting purchases among several (or all) co-workers in your department. Let's honor our bosses this year -- without going into debt!