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Managing Retirement Assets

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:46:40 GMT

In the midst of a job loss, managing retirement assets isn’t usually a top priority. But careless actions can lead to expensive headaches.

Bridging the Gap to a New Job

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:33:56 GMT

Let’s say you’re looking for a job, as an administrative assistant, for example. But you're working part-time in an unrelated position. Or you have no job at all. How do you bridge that gap, the one between where you are and where you want to be?

High-tech Healthcare

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:34:11 GMT

Technology is revolutionizing classrooms — sometimes in unexpected disciplines. At Riverland Community College, a simulated “patient” allows healthcare students to treat conditions they might not see in a small-town hospital. It also allows students to follow a patient through a course of care that is timed to coincide with their class sessions.

Desperately Seeking Work

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:37:03 GMT

If your unemployment benefits are about to run out – don’t panic. There are things you can do to get a job to help make ends meet.

Membership Has Its Privileges

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:34:52 GMT

Being a member of a professional organization gives you the opportunity to enhance your career through networking opportunities and educational programs. You’re also likely to have a lot of fun. But what you get out of it is directly correlated to how much you put in.

4 Ways to Get Unstuck In Your Job Search

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:35:07 GMT

If you've been looking for a job for any length of time, you’ve probably run into roadblocks. Weeks go by with no job interviews. Employers don't call. And you start to feel … stuck. Where can you turn for new ideas to get “unstuck” in your job search?

I suggest you try "funnel vision."

Hire A Hero

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:02:55 GMT

Each year, thousands of veterans return to civilian life. Some have jobs waiting for them. Others are looking for new ways to apply the knowledge skills they acquired through their military service. Government programs and private employers are finding ways to make it easier for veterans to move into the workforce.

Electronic Records In The Exam Room

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:48:41 GMT

EHRs have the potential to enhance the clinician-patient relationship. Their use can make patients more active partners in their own care.

Learning New Languages Can Boost Career

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:21:19 GMT

Want to get ahead of the competition? Learn another language to improve your skill set and increase your chances of career success.

Three Persistent Job-Search Myths

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:39:19 GMT

In good times and bad, some people struggle to find jobs, while others seem to succeed almost effortlessly. What’s the difference? I submit that successful job seekers aren’t hamstrung by any of the following three myths. Are you?