From the monthly archives:

July 2009

A video clip from Tommy Boy – How to quickly lose the sale, and your job!

July 31, 2009 0 comments

Enjoy this classic scene from Tommy Boy! Thanks to Jen for suggesting COTJ use this scene!

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Are you unemployed? Here’s 20 ways to become FUNemployed

July 30, 2009 14 comments

When I was part of a lay-off in March of this year, I officially became FUNemployed.  Now, I could have let post-traumatic lay-off stress set in, but instead I created a positive mind set for myself.  I call this state of mind FUNemployment, and I believe the world needs it now, more than ever. Losing [...]

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What did you want to be when you grew up? Discussion – reply with your answer!

July 29, 2009 25 comments

When I was a first grader, the teacher asked us to draw what we wanted to be when we grew up.  It was the very first time the question crossed my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle loving mind.  Once coming to the realization that I couldn’t be a  Ninja Turtle, I knew that I would one [...]

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Helpful link displaying niche job search websites by field/industry

July 28, 2009 2 comments

When general job boards don’t work out, try finding one specific to your niche.  Check out the link below! http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm

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Philadelphia Career Fair – New Job Hob Nob on August 12, 2009

July 28, 2009 1 comment

Monster.com and Philly.com team up to create what they call the New Job Hob Nob.  What’s wonderful about this event is it brings a networking feel to the career fair.  Candidates and employers will casually meet, mingle, and match up.  Walking up to a recruiter or manager sitting behind a desk can be somewhat intimidating [...]

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Poll Of The Week #2: How many hours do you spend preparing for an interview?

July 27, 2009 2 comments

Thanks to those for voting in this weeks poll!  COTJ asked readers to share how many hours they spend preparing for an interview, here’s how it went: First Place:  64%  0-1 Second Place: 27%  1-2 Third Place: 9% 2+ Candidates should always spend at least one hour preparing for an interview.  In my opinion, preparation builds [...]

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Don’t Flip Out Like Jerry Maguire (video clip)

July 24, 2009 0 comments

When making your final exit, try to stay calm.  This will be the last time many of your co-workers see you, so try to smile and not ‘flip out’.  Maybe freaking the hell out works for someone like Jerry Maguire.  In the end he gains a few fish friends, helps bring his client the contract [...]

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