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Is Your Resume Costing You a Dream Job?

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Contrary to Legally Blonde, dyeing your resume pink and bathing it in Chanel No. 5 will not get you into Harvard, nor will it get you a job. In case you take career advice from Elle Woods, below you will find the worst resume mistakes in the history of resume…

Avoiding the resume 'black hole'

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I've heard some recruiters say they usually scan a resume in seconds. That boast could challenge job seekers to stand out as much as possible, but it also feeds the impression among candidates that their resumes end up in a black hole.

But that dominant view -- "you have to capture a recruiter's attention within seconds or else" -- ignores others who might assess your resume.

4 ways to stand out at a job fair

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Career fairs used to be populated primarily with recent college grads eager to jump into the hiring pool. Not anymore. Now, potential hires of all ages and skill levels attend in the hope of creating a connection with a company that could eventually lead to a job, explains Jennifer Grasz, a Careerbuilder.com spokesperson. And today's ailing economy makes it even tougher to stand out as a big fish in a jobseeker sea. Here, the need-to-know basics, plus how to stand out from the pack.

5 ways to prepare for a job interview

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By Terri Rocker

The first hurdle is past--you've got the job interview scheduled. The next hurdle is the job interview itself. This is your chance to show a potential employer that you're the best candidate for the job. Although that prospect can be nerve-racking, remember that this is also your chance to decide if the job is right for you. Preparing yourself for the interview using these tips will help you present your best face to the hiring committee come zero hour.

Fear of being fired? 5 smart ways and more to prepare now

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VibrantNation.com member VintageIsVogue is a Vibrant Woman who knows what it's like to lose a job in today's tough economy. She shares 9 things every savvy woman can do now to improve her chances of bouncing back from this setback as quickly as possible.

Worried about losing your job in today's economy? As a Vibrant Woman who recently experienced exactly that, I can assure you that now is the time to prepare for this eventuality. A few tips:

1. Create your resume now.
It's best to do this while you are not freaked out about losing your job and finding a new one.

10 things never to say on a job interview

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Job interviews... Most of us have been on a few (or more) and many consider them to be nerve-wracking (at best) and downright painful (at worst). We can't really tell you how to land the ideal job, but we can give you a few pointers on what to avoid. While it's important to let your personality shine through in an interview and to be sincere, it's not the right time to let it all hang out. Here, our list of top things to avoid uttering...