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Whether you have a great job now, are looking for that next career step or keeping your eyes open for the right opportunity, these articles and links can help you define your search.
How to Land Your Dream Job
- by Paul Kaihla
If you aren't already in your dream job, read this article.

Is It Time to Be Bold?
- by Kevin Wheeler
There has been a sea change in needed skills and professions. Recruiters need to make a case for expanding and aggressively preparing for the inevitable need for scarce people.

Eight Ways to Prep for a Job Hunt
- by Beverly Lieberman
In this tough economic climate and poor job market, be prepared for going into the job market, even if you aren't planning on it. Here's how to be ready for sudden job loss.

Three Stories of Self-Service Success
- by Sarah Fister Gale
Many medium-sized and large companies are upgrading their HR management systems, adding self-service capabilities that will forever change the roles of the HR team. More power to the people!

Job Hunting While Pregnant: What to Tell Employers
- by Anne Fisher
Here is a sampling of great comments and real-life advice from pregnant women who've been in the job market and from the employers who hired them.

The Job Slump and the Aftershocks--An Exercise in Perseverance
- by Miriam Ziemelis
If you aren't performing regular self-exams already, it's time to put yourself under the microscope and move closer to that next opportunity.

Bull's Eye: Easier to Hit for Today's Employers?
- by Miriam Ziemelis
The job market has changed to the advantage of the employer. What can you do to grab an interviewer's attention and show her that you are The One for the job? You could dress up as a giant sequined mango and jump up and down during your interview (not recommended), or you can read this article and turn your resume into a bull's eye guaranteed to attract attention.

The Telecommuting Solution
- by Paula Santonocito
Telecommuter. Virtual office. Alternative job category. While these terms may still sound futuristic, the reality is they are very much a part of today's workspace... uh, workplace.

WCU Project Management Professional Certification Review Course
If you're thinking about PMP certification, take a look here. Western Carolina University, the first program to offer a Master of Project Management degree, has developed a complete online PMP certification review course. And there's a special discount for gantthead members.



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