Start your own home business
You've got an idea for a winner of a home-based business, and you're about ready to announce it to the world. Good for you.

Thinking about joining the millions of people now running viable businesses from the comfort of their own homes? Nearly 8,500 new home businesses start every day in the U.S., according to the latest research from International Data Corp.

Take a moment to read this checklist. It's the 10 things you need — besides customers — to start your home business off on the right foot.


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How far would you go?
Ratheon Polar Services is hiring for the upcoming summer season in Antarctica - there are all sorts of positions open, everything from operations to food services to recreation to construction and equipment maintenance...

Here's what they have to say about Working in Antactica:

Funded and managed by the National Science Foundation, the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) provides support to scientists conducting research in Antarctica. Because of the isolated and difficult environment of the southernmost continent, the USAP employs many people in support roles. These people provide the operational support required to build and maintain a small community.

The majority of USAP participants work at McMurdo Station, but work is also available at the South Pole Station, Palmer Station, in remote field camps or on the research vessels. Most jobs are for four to six months during the austral summer season, October to February. Wintering personnel usually stay for eight to ten months from approximately January to October. Twelve-month contracts are also available beginning in October.

In addition to the environmental challenges of the Antarctic continent, the working conditions present their own challenges. Schedules are often hard to keep due to unpredictable weather and difficulties associated with transportation and communication. Six to seven-day workweeks are the norm. Housing for most participants is in dormitory-style rooms with roommates and shared bathroom facilities. Personnel supporting remote camps spend significant time in the field.

Each research station is its own small community with an interesting variety of jobs and activities. Several options are available for after hours recreation and entertainment including safe hiking and cross-country skiing routes, crafts, sports, exercise equipment, libraries, movies, educational classes, and science lectures. Each station also operates a small general store that stocks personal articles and souvenirs.

Souvenirs?? Sign me up!!

Raytheon Polar Services - Job Opportunities
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Definition of "temp-agency", from The Devil's Dictionary X
temp-agency
1. a self-esteem vacuum; the business of offering employees a semi-flexible schedule in exchange for all of their rights and self-respect.
2. the opposite of Prozac, equivalent to a depression pill; see also bus-stop.
3. as of November, 1999, spoken in repetition, “temp-agency,” (or “temp-agencies”) is legally considered an indication of intent to commit suicide, and the passer-by shall be held responsible by law to dial 9-1-1 in such instances.
more at cop.

temp-agency?DThe Devil?Ds Dictionary X?D
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Pay Like A Pauper and Eat Like a King: Savings at the Grocery Store
Pay Like A Pauper and Eat Like a King: Savings at the Grocery Store - Unemployment: "to eat and unfortunately when times our tough, the good food is often the first thing to do. However, with a little planning and a little discipline, you can pay like a pauper and eat like a king. The following represents my top ten favorite ways to save money on food."
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Are Headhunters Calling You . . . Or Ignoring You?
Are Headhunters Calling You . . . Or Ignoring You?
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How to Tell You're in the Exit Lane
Is your job in jeopardy?

Your office was moved to a storage closet. You've gotten stuck with the worst assignments. Your boss avoids eye contact. You've just received a stunningly bad performance review.

You're probably on your way out, says Cynthia Shapiro, a Seattle consultant and former human-resources executive. She knows the tactics because she used them. Now she counsels employees on how to recognize if they're targeted for removal.

Some employees are at greater risk.

"Layoffs provide a safe forum for cleaning house without fear of exposure," Shapiro says. "For most companies, that's too tempting to pass up."

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Article: Job loss need not lead to a tailspin
Modbee.com | The Modesto Bee
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Regional News on the Denver Job Front (The Denver Business Journal)
DoubleClick expanding Thornton location, hiring up to 600 - 2004-01-22 - The Denver Business Journal
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freelance living ... a guide for independent professionals, free agents, and freelancers
freelance living ... a guide for independent professionals, free agents, and freelancers - SOHO Mind & Spirit
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Career Profile: Companies Fight Hackers with Hackers
Companies Fight Hackers with Hackers
Josh Gelinas South Carolina Bureau
The Augusta Chronicle - May 16, 2004
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

Words of wisdom aren't always easy to live by in the 21st century given today's technological advances, especially when it comes to computer hackers.

The commercial sector has spent the past decade trying to keep up with computer junkies seasoned at the art of weaseling their way into complex security systems.

Some companies have even hired former hackers to test their systems - called "white hat hackers" in the parlance of this electronic world.

The government faces the same dilemma.

"We continually observe the latest developments," said William Miles, the manager of the Savannah River National Laboratory's cybersecurity and digital forensics technology program.

"You've always got someone trying to hack."

It's Mr. Miles' job to stay one step ahead of the digitized terrorist. He's protecting secrets about nuclear energy, a primary reason Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham announced a $100 million upgrade May 7 to security at nuclear facilities across the country.


IT jobs and careers at the HotJobs.com Technology Job Search
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Before Job Search, Set Up List of Contacts And Begin Networking
When a job search is imminent, you can do several things to prepare: Develop your resume, create your job search headquarters at home and streamline your schedule to make time for the hunt.

You can also write cover letters in advance. One other task can be done now, in anticipation of a future job search: Set up your list of contacts and begin networking.

Depending on the reason for your future job hunt, you might not want to tell your contacts you're in the market: Are you disgruntled and planning to quit? Or is the company undergoing a very public shutdown? If there's no reason to be secretive, don't be. The best job searches are conducted in plain sight, where everyone can lend a hand.

Whom you contact first will depend on your goals. If you'd like to stay in your current company, schedule lunches or coffee breaks with people from other departments. Ask about the plans for hiring and growth in their areas, and for advice to gain entry. If this line of questioning is too conspicuous, you might have to try something more covert.

In addition to in-house contacts, you'll need to connect with people outside the company. If your next job is going to be in the same field, one of the best ways to find people is by attending conferences or professional association meetings. (If you don't already know where these sessions are held, watch your newspaper's business section for listings. You can also try the Internet, by entering your city and profession into a search engine.)

Don't forget to add to your list any friends and family members who can introduce you to key people or provide support when you need it most.


General Career News: "Before Job Search, Set Up List of Contacts And Begin Networking "
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Six-figure jobs that aren't on the list of usual suspects
If you're asked who earns a six-figure income, you're likely to come up with a list of doctors, lawyers, corporate executives and high-powered sales people.

But there are plenty of other, less predictable occupations that can command big paychecks.

Due to overwhelming reader response to our recent story, "Who gets paid six figures?", CNN/Money will regularly profile six-figure jobs that may not make the list of usual suspects.

Keep in mind, not everyone in these occupations makes $100,000 or more, but the most skilled and experienced can.

Remember, too, if they are freelancers some of their six figures must be used to pay for taxes, insurance, retirement savings and business-related expenses, which may include commissions to an agency that sent a job their way.

Six-figure jobs that aren't on the list of usual suspects
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Try "Temp"ing
One of the most important trends in American business today is the huge increase in the use of temporary agencies. Therefore, it can be a useful way to gain entry into the job market. It gives you the opportunity to gain experience, learn what you like and don't like about different jobs, and you could end up with a full-time career position.
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ePortfolio
This suggestion came in from a reader - check out the article here:

eFolio Minnesota -- Your Electronic Showcase -- The Electronic Portfolio - Star Tribune WORKING
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The Career Project Manager
The Career Project Manager - The Career Coach at JobCircle.com, Inc.: "been outlining a project-based way to approach job search. The process is divided into four phases: Propose/Plan/Pursue/Perform. If you've been following along, you're probably ready to jump directly into Phase 3: Pursue, but first you need to review the roles and responsibilities for your new job. I know you didn't find one yet - I'm talking about your interim new job: Project Manager, on the (your name here) Job Search Project.
Establish goals "
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The Great Debate
How long is too long?

No Long Resumes ; One Manager's Perspective:; Counterpoint: Columnist's Advice Misses Mark, According to Someone on the Receiving End
RICK BOIKE Guest Columnist
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - April 19, 2004
IN HIS GUEST COLUMN "The Right Resume," Craig MacDonald leads job seekers to believe that they shouldn't be afraid to have resumes that are longer than one page; and he's right, job seekers shouldn't be afraid of it, they should be scared to death. Rick Boike is a civilian logistics manager for the U.S. Navy. He has been a hiring manager for Boeing Commercial Airplanes and served as an active duty Navy Supply Corps officer. His resume is one page.

While he begins his column by speaking to executive job seekers, MacDonald soon broadens his advice to everyone "save the recent college graduate." My advice is primarily to that larger group of non-executive job seekers, in particular to those who send resumes directly to companies they want to work for.

MacDonald's column has good information for resume writers. For instance, you should start with solid contact information, work the employment history backward in time, don't play games with dates, provide brief descriptions of the places of employment (only if required, everyone knows what Microsoft and Boeing do), and put educational credentials and civic involvement at the end

General Career News
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It's nicer when you actually earn it.
Lottery winners, trust-fund babies and others who get their money without working for it do not get as much satisfaction from their cash as those who earn it, a study of the pleasure center in people's brains suggests.


Emory University researchers measured brain activity in the striatum — the part of the brain associated with reward processing and pleasure — in two groups of volunteers. One group had to work to receive money while playing a simple computer game; the other group was rewarded without having to earn it.


Yahoo! News - Study: Brain Prefers Working for Cash
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Temping for a Living
When it's come down to temping or starving, here are some tips to get rolling as a temp: Temping for a Living - Unemployment: "temps only work when there is an assignment available. If no assignments have come in that you are qualified for, "
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500 and counting
A major milestone, although I'm not sure how pleased I am to have reached it... today I logged my 500th job applied to in JobFiler.

Now, granted my job search has been on and off for about a year and a half now (with time off for good behavior of course, and contracts here and there). And I have turned down three jobs to date that were not a good fit for me, either organizationally, economically, or idealogically. Nontheless, 500 jobs is an awful lot of jobs to be applying to, even when the economy is somewhat depressed.

Just wanted to add this post, to mark this milestone.
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Helping Family Members Cope With Your Job Loss
Since today is my sister's birthday, I thought a post about unemployment and family would be appropriate. Check out this article on Career Journal about Helping Family Members Cope With Your Job Loss.

Excerpt: "one who was laid off, but your job loss touches the lives of everyone around you. Your family members are dealing with concerns and fears of their own. To make a successful career comeback, you'll need their support. But it's a two-way street. You have to give it to get it.
You can't control how others treat you, so instead of worrying about what they can do for you, focus on what you actually can control. Start by looking at your family's needs.
Share your feelings"
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Senate Rejects Extending Jobless Benefits
Senate Rejects Extending Jobless Benefits (phillyBurbs.com)
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So, you’re out of work - Don't get depressed
AmericaOutOfWork.com
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Why Good Candidates Can't Find New Positions
Many high-level, successful executives find that looking for new positions is the hardest job they've tackled in their long careers.

It can be so tough on their egos, in fact, that some give up entirely if their initial efforts are unsuccessful. Indeed, in April, 437,000 Americans had dropped out of the labor force because they were too discouraged to keep job hunting, up from 320,000 in April 2002, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of those, 56,000 were age 55 or older and 33,000 were skilled white-collar managers and professionals, the BLS reports.

Career counselors say that these discouraged executives may not realize that the best way for them to find new positions isn't like the methods used by other job hunters. This means they need to conduct their job searches differently as well.


CareerJournal | Why Good Candidates Can't Find New Positions
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CareerJournal | What Kind of Managers Eliminate Their Own Jobs?
CareerJournal | What Kind of Managers Eliminate Their Own Jobs?: "of a job 'can be very positive as long as you manage it well,' observes Patricia Lingen. The 57-year-old former vice president of human resources at "
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Tip: "Develop an Owner's Manual" for yourself
Job Candidates Receive Some Tips on the Boss

As the new year begins, we all yearn to be better at what we do. This unusual approach shows how continual, honest feedback can bolster chances for success.

CareerJournal
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Get It Covered; The Cover Letter Is Essential in the Job Application Process
Employers might receive several hundred resumes for one position. Your cover letter is the first information they read about you, and therefore crucially important. The aim is to provide a compelling reason why the employer should take an interest in you and not simply as an excuse to rehash your resume.

So take your time and make sure each letter is tailored to the particular company and role: recruiters can spot mass-produced, blanket applications a mile off. Spelling mistakes and factual errors will also ensure that your application goes straight to the waste-paper bin. Initially it might help to find someone to check through the letter for you.

The content should be fairly short and to the point: don't ramble! Four or five paragraphs should be enough, providing each section achieves a specific goal. The letter should be laid out formally, just like a business letter. As with your resume this is all about selling yourself, so the approach is the same: before you start writing you have to be very clear on what you can offer and what you would like from the company, touching upon it in the first paragraph.

Overall, you should convey your enthusiasm for the job and what you can do for the company, rather than talking about yourself in a general way. Recruiters often say that cover letters focus too much on the word "I" rather than on the needs and current concerns of the company and how your general skills can help.


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Search for CRM, CSR and TSR job openings - Call Center Jobs
Search for CRM, CSR and TSR job openings - Call Center Jobs
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And now for something I thought you'd really like
Ideal for Retired Professional: Sorority and Fraternity House Directors provide a home-like environment for collegians. We seek applicants for Boulder, Ft. Collins, Denver, and nationwide. Work with residents, alumni, parents, university personnel, manage household and maintenance staff. Responsibilities include menu planning; food ordering; budget control, assisting with social events. Experience with business, property management, food service, education, human services, computer, are valuable but not required. Salary, living accommodations, meals, benefits provided. Holidays and summers are free. If you relate well to college age individuals, are free to relocate, agree to background check, can provide references, visit www.housedirector.net or write Greek House Resource, P.O. Box 195, Wimberley, TX 78676


Compensation: $15,000 to $28,000 plus benefits - varies with individual house
Hiring Organization: Greekhouse Resource


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F%^& That Job!
Because daily job hunting is demoralizing enough without having to deal with employers who want you to speak Swahili for low or no pay.
If you've got a job listing insane enough to be posted on FTJ, you can submit it here.

F%^& That Job!
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Making a good impression is top goal in resumes, cover letters
Here are some funny (and yet, somehow, it's just not that funny) outtakes to keep in mind when you next put together a cover letter and/or resume.

Making a good impression is top goal in resumes, cover letters: "resume that follows this cover letter shows the diversity "
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Industry Associations as a job lead source
Industry association web sites are a good source for job listings that you may not find elsewhere. Here's one example - the Association of Support Professionals, listing jobs in several different areas.
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Please help Jobfiler to be nominated for the Weddles Awards
If you've ever looked for jobs online -- you know how tedious it can be: awkward interfaces, bad copy, dead links. Well, you don't have to put up with it anymore. The WEDDLE's User's Choice Awards are intended to help make employment Web sites better by focusing on the best of what's available on the web.

To nominate Jobfiler, use Weddles contact form, or cast your vote and write us in on the ballot.

www.weddles.com - Weddles Awards
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Resume Advice, on Writing A Scannable Resume
Job Search Survival Center: Vault
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