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PRUUF REED UOR REZAMAYS!

When it comes to your resume spell check alone might not be enough. In this posting from AOL Jobs, a recent survey of 150 senior executives found that 40% would reject a candidate based on one resume typo and 36% said two typos would land you in the, “no pile.” Error-free tips include; “print out a copy,” “look at you work again a few hours later” and “ get someone else to proof read for you.” Our favorite typo; “career break in 1999 to renovate my horse.”

HEADS UP ON THE JOB HUSTLERS

Bad times seem to bring out the best and the worst in people. In this posting from WIVB, learn how the Better Business Bureau is on to new and improved employment scams. According to the BBB be on the lookout for “online applications that do not request a resume,” “paying upfront to be considered for a job or receive further information” and “repetition of the same or similar job postings on several websites.”

JUMP START YOUR JOB HUNT

If your employment search has ground to a standstill, maybe it’s time to change things up. In this posting from SFGate, learn how to add juice to your job search. Top tips include; “Try a new job-search technique,” “Practice saying your introduction statement aloud,” “Stay in contact with your networking group,” “Join a job club or job search group,” “Use social networking sites to develop an online presence,” “Prepare questions in advance” and the all important “Follow up.”

BREAKING BREAD WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK!

What would happen if you opened a business and asked your customers to pay what they wish? In this AP story posted on Yahoo News, learn what transpired when Panera Company opened a restaurant in Clayton, Missouri and instituted the “honor system” among its patrons. The results so far, 60% to 70% paid the full “suggested” menu price, 15% paid less and get this 15% paid more! Talk about faith in humanity.

FINDING YOUR DARK CLOUDS SLIVER-LINING

What would you do if an unexpected accident changed your life as you know it? In this posting from AOL Small Business, learn how Todd Brown turned a personal tragedy into a business triumph. A motocross accident left Todd paralyzed from the waist down. With a drive to own his own business combined with his new-found insight regarding spinal cord injuries, Brown launched one of the nations fastest growing medical supply companies.

THE BOSS’S SECRETS FOR SUCCESS

Legendary New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was known best for two things, his unique management style and winning. In this New York Post article learn how all of us can capitalize on the experience of one of Americas most outspoken business moguls. Tips include; “Be focused,” “Work tirelessly,” “ Don’t be afraid to shift gears – even if you swore you wouldn’t,” “Fire when ready,” “Be a boss, not a friend,” “Hire top talent, and pay them well,” “ Demand results,” “Set clear goals,” “Pay attention to the little things,” “Don’t give your stars preferential treatment,” “Build your brand,” “ Have a heart,” “Don’t rest on your laurels” and of course a rule that defiantly worked for George, “Always criticize your employees in public.”

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