Interesting recommendations in “Get help finding a job or advancing in a tough economy” from @GailMarksJarvis’ blog “On Money” from January 24, 2011 (http://bit.ly/GWwMi) #mentor

In Gail MarksJarvis’ blog “On Money” from January 24, 2011, she had interesting recommendations in “Get help finding a job or advancing in a tough economy.” Here are the main points, but the blog has very helpful information. @gailmarksjarvis

GO TO STARBUCKS OR THE GYM
BYPASSING HUMAN RESOURCES
INTERNET FOR RESEARCH; NOT APPLICATIONS
FOLLOW THE NEWS
GET DISCOVERED
TURNED DOWN FOR A JOB
GET A CONTRACT
MAGICAL PHRASES
REVEAL BUT NOT TOO MUCH

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