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Although I hate taxes as much as the next guy, I have to appreciate some of what I get for my money. Case in point, how often do you check the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics? Okay, there was a time would I would have said “never” as well. However, I feel myself being pulled [...]

We all had to start somewhere – here are some interesting first careers for just a few of the wealthy and famous:

Donald Trump: Before he became a famous (and unbelievably wealthy) real estate mogul, he made his money collecting soda bottles.

Oprah Winfrey: Before she became a billionaire and one of the most respected women in TV, Oprah bagged groceries and worked at a radio station reading the news.

The Resume Bear is desperate for a new look and finally gets what he wants. However, it is a mixed blessing. Technorati Tags: comic, job hunting, Makeover, Mixed Blessing, resume

Okay, chalk this post up to someone who was bored and looking for a few giggles. With my Recruiter hat on, I went to Linkedin in and began searching the profiles. Okay, I admit that this doesn’t sound too exciting. Well, guess what I did to shake things up a bit? I began to base [...]

The Resume Bear visits a local Beautician because he believes a new look will help him land a new job. The advice she gives him is less than encouraging. Technorati Tags: Beautician, comic, Job Advice, job hunting, New Job, Resume Advice

The job interview. The first step towards your future, and the first impression that the company will get of you in person. We want you to do it right, we want you to get that job, and we want you to be successful! In order to do so, you must prepare ahead of time. Not only will preparing help you to have a better interview, but it will help calm you down and allow your true personality to come through! The following tips should all be done before you go to the interview…preferably a couple days, not 30 minutes before.

I read a lot, perhaps more than I should sometimes, but I do. I was reading a very interesting article on ReadWriteWeb the other day called “Google CEO Suggests You Change Your Name to Escape His Permanent Record.” Here are a few highlights from that article: “(Google CEO says) …every young person one day will [...]

Julian thinks that a makeover will improve his chances of finding work. As such, he seeks out the best beautician in the business. Unfortunately, she is also the rudest beautician in the business. Technorati Tags: Beautician, comic, Julian, Makeover, resume

Keeping your job is not as easy as just showing up and doing what is expected – you need to prove that you are the best at what you do and that you deserve to be there. This is also the quickest way to get recognized, and will make asking for a raise much easier. Luckily, there are a few simple ways that can help you to keep your job, even in a down economy.

Julian gets his first job lead since being laid-off from the circus. Technorati Tags: Circus, comic, First Job, job, Julian, resume, Resume Job