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Dianne Walker has over 15 years of Human Resources experience and is currently an HR Manager. She is also an editor for Bella Online for the Career Training and Unemployment websites. Please feel free to e-mail Dianne at this address.

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Military experience is a plus in a job search

Civic pride and service appreciation are often deciding factors for employers when it comes to hiring veterans and other prior military personnel. How...
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Can the H1N1 flu virus affect me if I am unemployed?

You bet. Don’t let the lack of going to work everyday and being home secluded from the throngs of sick people lull you into a false sense of...
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Are you dumbing down your resume to get a job?

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As the unemployment situation shows no signs of improving, recruiters are concerned about the newest trend in resumes. As distasteful as the term may...
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As unemployment figures go up or down consider different ways of volunteering

The slight drop in the unemployment rate from 9.5 to 9.4 percent has not been attributed to an increase in companies hiring. Many long time...
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Being unemployed and vulnerable, how not to let companies take advantage

Being unemployed can often drive you to make decisions that you ordinarily would not even consider. Unfortunately there are people and companies that...
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What we can learn from unemployment, the teachable moments

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As unemployment extends on far past expected timeframes, it’s often very difficult to find positive moments. If we look at the entire...
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Five things you need to know about severance packages

Leaving a company under certain circumstances can sometimes result in the offer of a severance package which can include pay and benefits. When it...
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Looking for ways to get fired won't get you unemployment benefits

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As budgets get tighter, employers are looking for ways to differentiate between the hard workers and the dead weight. If you want to speed your way to...
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Another 1000 layoffs in Virginia due to rest stop closings

The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that it will close 19 rest stops in Virginia in an effort to cut costs. Closures are expected...
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Ten facts about how unemployment figures are collected and calculated

Here are ten interesting facts from the Department of Labor on how unemployment figures are collected and calculated. The unemployment figures are...
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