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Fired for Naming the Boss’s Girlfriend

This is a true career story as told to Patricia C:
“I have many stories in which I was unbelievably stupid, but for the sake of you, dear readers, I will narrow my embarrassing tales of confessional woe down to just one. My hope is that it saves someone else from committing professional suicide, as I so often do.”

From NASA Employee To Writer

Ever wondered what would it be like to be a writer? After having graduated from a computer school in Pasadena, California, I was offered a contract job as data analyst for NASA on the first Martian orbital mission – Mariner 9. Currently, I write articles for those in need of content for such things as: news releases, blogs, research, expositions, and thesis – whatever requires a writer.

Good Career Opportunities Follow Good Career Planning

There is no stretching the truth when saying that good career opportunities follow good career planning. As a job seeker, you can come upon good career opportunities too – with a well thought out career plan. To make such a plan and execute it, consider these three actions that form a good career plan in its bare essential form.

Fortify References Cited On Your Resume

Job seekers put in hard work in writing a resume and then tweaking it painstakingly to make a strong case for their selection for a job. Many a times, they finish it with a flourish by adding a final line at the bottom in italics saying “References available on request” – and then promptly forget the next necessary step to take in this regard.

Three Essential Benefits of Career Exploration Sites

When people search for employment, they often think job boards are their best online resource. However, if you don’t know exactly where you’re going or what you’re looking for, your job hunt will be haphazard and unsuccessful. Here are the top three ways career exploration tools bring clarity and focus to your search—in other words, how they help you conquer your job hunt.

Avoid Ruining Your Chances To Get A Job

Most people make careful preparations when applying for a job and subsequently interviewing for them. Yet, there are so many instances where a clearly avoidable mistake may cost the applicant not only the job but leave a bad impression too. These mistakes can range from outrageous acts or attires to an unprofessional comment.