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Career Advice Feature Writer: Paym Bergson

Looking for a career change? Trying to get your first job? Just out of school? Recently been downsized? You've come to the right place!

Stay tuned for career tips and hints, as well as suggestions to help you get where you want, when you want - in your ongoing career. Future articles will cover job searches, resumes, applications, cover letters, interviews and career sites - as well as how they pertain to your lifestyle and personal goals.

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Feature Writer Articles in Career Advice

How to Tell if it's Time to Change Careers
New year, new job, new career? Do the research before the action. What options are there for the burned out employee, and what steps should be taken for a better path?
How to Lose the Opportunity for a Job Interview
Being sloppy in business documents and incoherent at interviews are obvious ways to lose the job opportunity. The job seeker needs to avoid these other pitfalls.
Keywords are Crucial for Resumes, Cover Letters
For the new year, revamp crucial business documents of resume and cover letters to reflect online search engine optimization as well as human eyes.
Scam Alert! Tis the Season for False Job Hopes
Unfortunately, as the season for giving draws near, the scams for honest job seekers seem to rise. The latest job scams, or ads for non-existent employment, are exposed.
Tips on How to Find and Survive Holiday Jobs
Holiday season does not always mean holiday cash. Be prepared at these part time extra jobs so that the extra cash is made and saved, not spent on travel or expenses.


Contributing Articles in Career Advice

Asperger's in the Workplace
Asperger's Syndrome may cause difficulties in finding a job or moving up in a company. With acceptance and perseverance, individuals with AS can have successful careers.
Receiving and Maintaining a Security Clearance
Federal security clearances vary by positions and the extent of access to classified data. Sometimes factors related to spouses can affect background investigations.
Job Search Techniques and Preparation
Time, commitment, planning and strategising are needed to secure the right job. The hunt for a job is a marketing campaign where the candidate is selling him or herself.
Tips for Writing Professional Executive Resumes
A professionally-written resume may not guarantee appointment to an executive position. But the specialized CV will certainly advance chances of gaining a job interview.
How To Land That Dream Job
The first step to landing the perfect job is to create a stellar resume. The second step is to successfully network, and the third is to nail the interview.