It never crossed my mind to become a career counselor, or anything else that had to do with helping people find jobs. Besides, I was having a hard enough time finding my own job! I relocated to Tennessee from Alabama where I had been at the same company for six years. When I moved, I realized how important a college degree had become when I was offered jobs at half the pay rate I was receiving back home.

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If you’ve been searching for a job for long, you’ve likely heard someone say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Don’t fret — although it’s easier to land a job when a friend or family member has a connection, you can still put yourself out there and meet new people. Sooner or later, someone is going to know someone who is hiring.

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Media coverage on the American economy paints a bleak picture for unemployed Americans, especially older job seekers. Despite this dreary picture, there are still jobs available for those with the persistence to find them. If you’re an older worker looking for a new career, consider our strategies to get ahead of your competition and gain employment.

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If you’re only looking on job search websites and in newspapers for job opportunities, you are missing out on many positions that could be a great fit for you — if only the hiring manager knew you existed! Networking is the best way to meet new people in your field and one of the single most important things you can do for your job search.

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When a person comes into one of our Career Solution Centers, one of the first questions they ask is, “What do you do here?” After I give my brief presentation, I frequently get the response, “WOW, I did not know Goodwill did that!”

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Have you checked to make sure that your online identity represents you as well as your experience and resume do?

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If you’re only looking in the local paper for jobs, your employment prospects may seem slim. Using the Internet to search for your next job gives you access to the largest job pool available.

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Were you have been living payday to payday, thinking you could always count on the next paycheck? Take steps right away to deal with this problem.

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Protecting yourself on the Internet is the same as safeguarding your personal information in daily life. Identity theft is on the rise, and it is less expensive to prevent it than it is to recover from it.

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