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		<title><![CDATA[Interview Tips & Tools - Before And After The Interview]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=994771]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Preparation will make or break your interview. This may sound obvious, but too often, it is overlooked. Many applicants walked into an interview without knowing about the industry and the company. Know everything you can about the industry. Find out as much as you can about the position, the company...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Questions To Ask Yourself Before Accepting A Job Offer]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394421]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Once you've received a job offer, you'll usually have at least a few days to consider the offer and its accompanying salary and benefits package. Take the time to ask yourself a few questions which are mentioned in this paper and decide if this is the job you really want. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Be Prepared When Employers Use These Interview Techniques]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394422]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Job interviews are not all created equally. While a standard interview sticks to a basic format, there are other interview situations you might find yourself in that are quite different. Employers often use interview techniques to find out how well you respond to stress, or to test your problem-solving skills....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Is Your Body Language Letting You Down?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394423]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A job interview is your chance to convince an employer that you're the person they really want to hire. Your verbal communication skills will get a good work-out here - how you speak is often just as important as what you say. Even if you understand the importance of effective...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tips For Successful Phone Interviews]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394424]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many of the techniques that job hunters use to prepare for face-to-face interviews can also be applied to phone interviews - you'll need to be prepared to both answer and ask questions. However, there are also some other things to be aware of when you're facing a phone interview. If...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Don't Just Answer Interview Questions - Ask Them Too]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394425]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In many interviews, the last question you're asked is something along the lines of "Do you have any further questions?" Answer that with a "No", and you risk losing points with an interviewer, no matter how well you've done up until then. Similarly, if you fail to ask any of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Common Interview Questions And How To Answer Them]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394426]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Preparing for job interviews is crucial. The interview is your chance to convince an employer that you're exactly what they're looking for, and it's hard to do that if you're stammering over your answers to their questions. Highlight your verbal communication skills by preparing answers to the common interview questions,...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To End An Interview On The Right Note]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394427]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When you interview for a job, your main objective is to convince an employer that you're exactly the right person for the position - that no other candidate measures up. For the most part, conveying the right impression is something that will happen over the course of the interview, but...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interview Questions You Don't Have To Answer]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394428]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It's worth noting that most interviewers don't ask such questions deliberately with the awareness that they are illegal. In most situations they simply want to be reassured that you will be a good fit for the company - so if one or two of these questions pop up, it's not...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interview Tips For Older Job Seekers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394429]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Competing with hordes of younger job seekers is often a daunting prospect if you're in your fifties or even approaching retirement age, particularly if it's been a long time since your last job interview. It can be very unnerving to arrive at an interview to find that you're going to...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Answer Difficult Interview Questions]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394430]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Difficult interview questions are difficult not necessarily because you might give unfavorable answers, but because it's sometimes hard to figure out exactly what an employer wants to hear. There are two keys to answering interview questions successfully - preparation and positivity. The first step is assembling a list of common...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tips For Beating Interview Nerves]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394431]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Even if you're not the type of person who normally gets nervous, job interviews are one situation where it's more common than everyone likes. Making a good first impression is important, but if your palms are sweaty and your hands are shaking, that's not going to happen so easily. Being...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Choosing The Best References For Your Resume]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394432]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many job seekers put little thought into their references, instead preferring to concentrate on resumes and cover letters. This is an easy mistake to make - after all, few employers will carry out an extensive background search. However, most will contact at least a couple of people on your reference...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Is Your Resume Holding You Back?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394433]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Creating an effective resume is one of the most important aspects of job hunting. The right resume will help you get a job interview, but the wrong one might prevent you from getting a foot in the door. Make sure your resume isn't holding you back by eliminating common mistakes...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Resume Advice For Older Job Hunters]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394434]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you're getting older - perhaps nearing retirement age - but still wish to continue working, competing with the younger generation can be difficult. In an ideal world, employers would not eliminate interview candidates on the basis of age; however it's often wise to remove any age-specific references from your...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Choosing The Best Organizational Format For Your Resume]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394435]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the most appropriate format for your resume is not always an earth-shattering decision - selecting the "Wrong" format won't necessarily prevent you from getting a job interview. However, a resume that looks good and is formatted appropriately does go a long way towards creating a good impression. There's no...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Keep Your Resume Current]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394436]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Even if you're not actively seeking a new job, keeping your resume up-to-date is important. Regardless of your job-seeking status, your resume should be no longer than six months old at any time. Having a current resume is mandatory if you're job hunting, and it's good to have one handy...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Resume Tips For Recent College Graduates]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394437]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As a new graduate, you may be missing an important aspect of a resume - relevant skills and work experience. When writing your resume, therefore, you'll need to concentrate on showcasing your transferable skills rather than your work history. If you haven't already done so, the first and perhaps most...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Changing Career Focus? Change Your Resume, Too]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394438]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you've decided a change in your career path is in order, you may run into some difficulty when it comes to writing resumes and cover letters that showcase your skills effectively. Changing career directions requires that you rewrite both your resume and cover letters to emphasize skills and professional...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Does Your Resume Need An Objective Statement?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394439]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[An objective statement is a short paragraph in which you briefly state your career goals and the benefits you can bring to a company. Busy hiring managers will often overlook any resume that does not clearly demonstrate your career goals - therefore a well-written objective statement can be a great...]]></description>
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