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ues, friends and business contacts as you can manage.

6) a brisk, pithy resume of ONE PAGE in three formats: plain text (for inclusion in email messages), MS Word, and hardcopy.

7) a crisp, on-the-spot elevator speech about your background and your ideal next job. Practice in fro

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It's tough out there in the job market, and it's critical to be prepared with the right tools. Of course, you need an up-to-date resume and some interview attire, but that's not all. Here are ten things that every job seeker must have:

1) a grown-up, non-free email account. Nothing at hotmail or msn, and nothing with “sailinggirl” or “babytoasty” in it.

2) a voicemail system that you listen to regularly, with a message that’s not too silly.

3) a job search business card - even if you are already employed and you have a company business card. Go to www.vistaprint.com and get the free business cards there (you have to pay for shipping) with your name, email address, phone number, and three bullet points on them. The bullet points should highlight the three most compelling points about you - for instance Marketing Research Professional; Agency and In-House Experience; and Fanatical About ROI.

4) membership in the online network WorldWIT (it’s free: sign up at www.worldwit.org) - just join whichever chapter is closest to you.

5) membership in LinkedIn (it’s also free: www.linkedin.com) and connections to as many former colleagues, friends and business contacts as you can manage.

6) a brisk, pithy resume of ONE PAGE in three formats: plain text (for inclusion in email messages), MS Word, and hardcopy.

7) a crisp, on-the-spot elevator speech about your background and your ideal next job. Practice in fron

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hotmail or msn, and nothing with “sailinggirl” or “babytoasty” in it.

2) a voicemail system that you listen to regularly, with a message that’s not too silly.

4) membership in the online network WorldWIT (it’s free: sign up at www.worldwit.org) - just join whichever chapter is closest to you.

5) membership in LinkedIn (it’s also free: www.linkedin.com) and connections to as many former colleagues, friends and business contacts as you can manage.

6) a brisk, pithy resume of ONE PAGE in three formats: plain text (for inclusion in email messages), MS Word, and hardcopy.

7) a crisp, on-the-spot elevator speech about your background and your ideal next job. Practice in fro

3 Easy to Make Website Blunders You'll Want to Avoid
Avoid These Design Mistakes That Will Shy Viewers AwayWhen creating your Website there are many things to think about, but lets not forget the basics. This includes your primary design plan or rather the first colors, background and words the visitor se

t.com and get the free business cards there (you have to pay for shipping) with your name, email address, phone number, and three bullet points on them. The bullet points should highlight the three most compelling points about you - for instance Marketing Research Professional; Agency and In-House Experience; and Fanatical About ROI.

4) membership in the online network WorldWIT (it’s free: sign up at www.worldwit.org) - just join whichever chapter is closest to you.

5) membership in LinkedIn (it’s also free: www.linkedin.com) and connections to as many former colleagues, friends and business contacts as you can manage.

6) a brisk, pithy resume of ONE PAGE in three formats: plain text (for inclusion in email messages), MS Word, and hardcopy.

7) a crisp, on-the-spot elevator speech about your background and your ideal next job. Practice in fro

When Dramatic Revenue Gains are the Goal, Follow These Tips to Get the Best from Your Advertising
Doing advertising well is more challenging than ever before. There are thousands of ways to target consumers, and the choices can be confusing and hard to navigate. Done properly, advertising has a powerful impact on your top line, and it leaves distinct marketplace impression

-House Experience; and Fanatical About ROI.

4) membership in the online network WorldWIT (it’s free: sign up at www.worldwit.org) - just join whichever chapter is closest to you.

5) membership in LinkedIn (it’s also free: www.linkedin.com) and connections to as many former colleagues, friends and business contacts as you can manage.

6) a brisk, pithy resume of ONE PAGE in three formats: plain text (for inclusion in email messages), MS Word, and hardcopy.

7) a crisp, on-the-spot elevator speech about your background and your ideal next job. Practice in fro

Tax Return Online Can Ease Your Tax Calculation Work
Paying taxes has always been a bothersome and time consuming work, and many people in fact dread doing this calculation in the tax paying season. Filing taxes have become so easier these days that you simply do not have to worry about anything. Meeting deadlines is one of the

ues, friends and business contacts as you can manage.

6) a brisk, pithy resume of ONE PAGE in three formats: plain text (for inclusion in email messages), MS Word, and hardcopy.

7) a crisp, on-the-spot elevator speech about your background and your ideal next job. Practice in front of the mirror. When you're asked, for instance at a networking event, to talk about yourself, you don't want to stumble.

8) one killer outfit for the Very Special Interview, and one slightly less killer (meaning expensive) outfit for every other interview.

9) a headhunter in your pocket - just to advise you, whether you’re headhunter material or not.

10) a computer with internet connection. If you don’t have one, get familiar with your local Kinko’s!

With the Job-Seeker's Toolkit assembled, you're ready to hit the ground running. One other item that might come in handy is a sense of humor: you're sure to see some very strange and amusing things once you hit the circuit. Keep your chin up! There's learning in all of it.

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