Subscribe to this tag The Secure Job is Back in Style
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - May 27, 2009
Many of the niche careers of a booming economy are pretty unnecessary today.
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How to Rebuild Your Community After a Layoff
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - May 20, 2009
If you're like most Americans, you'll lose more than a job when you're fired--you'll lose your community.
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Ignore The Numbers. Get a Job.
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - May 13, 2009
For all the hyped significance of the job numbers, they shouldn't make much of a difference to you.
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How to Look Smarter Than You Are
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - May 6, 2009
An entirely ethical tip on faking it.
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Take Control of the Job Interview
By
Karen Burns
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On Careers - April 29, 2009
A primer on answering your own questions and getting in front of the people you need to talk to.
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Do Women Have a Competitive Advantage Over Men?
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - April 22, 2009
How gender differences play out in leadership and entrepreneurship.
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The "Secret" to Success in Any Job
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - April 15, 2009
It's simple, but it's key to your continued climb up the ladder.
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When Your Job Hunt is Stalled
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - April 8, 2009
Give up your job seeking--for a couple of hours. Then hunker down and intensify your hunt.
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The Secret to Being an Interview Star
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - April 1, 2009
Learn to tell a (brief) story when you're answering an interviewer's questions.
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7 Ways to Be a Good Boss in Bad Times
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - March 25, 2009
Some advice on managing through hardship.
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How to Hold On To The Job You Have
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - March 18, 2009
The six qualities you'll need to show to make your job rock solid right now.
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A Good Cover Letter Starts With "You"
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - March 11, 2009
Tackle your job search from a different perspective--that of your prospective employer.
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7 Keys to Snagging a Job as a College Grad
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - March 4, 2009
Fear not, cowering grad: Your degree will indeed help you in this market.
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What to Do Instead of Worry
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - February 25, 2009
Action steps for tackling your recession nightmares.
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Moonlighting: One Way to Outsmart the Recession
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - February 18, 2009
Consider taking on a second job that offers what your regular job lacks.
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How to Be a Stand-out Job Candidate
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - February 11, 2009
Some advice on standing out among the masses.
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Can You Learn to Love Coworkers From Hell?
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - February 4, 2009
Bad coworkers can make a good job miserable. In a recession, it's hard to jump ship.
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5 Tips For Loving a Job You Hate
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - January 28, 2009
How to handle the guilt and misery of hating your job when you're lucky to have one.
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How Seeing the 'Big Picture' Can Help Your Career
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - January 21, 2009
President Obama is hardworking and dedicated, but much of his skill lies in seeing the big picture.
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How Not to Worry About the News
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - January 14, 2009
5 things anyone can do to limit exposure to, and fear of, news about hard times
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How to Keep Your Job in '09 by Working Like a Freelancer
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - January 7, 2009
Freelancers have never known job security, so their work style is now a lesson for all.
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The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Career in the New Year
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - December 31, 2008
Along with all the résumé fixing and heavy networking, you need to create a Plan B.
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How to Cheer Up This Holiday
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - December 24, 2008
Craft a plan to alleviate the negative and accentuate the positive this season.
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What to Say When You’re Laid Off
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - December 17, 2008
Tips on communicating your job loss in cover letters, interviews, and with hiring managers
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Looking for Joy on the Job (Even in a Recession)
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Karen Burns
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On Careers - December 10, 2008
Finding joy in your work requires these 3 things.
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