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06/30/2009

Sometimes, someone else might see what you perceive as a regrettable decision as an accomplishment.

 

Career Advice

Have a Great First Day

Only a parent could offer the kind of advice Jessica Donnelly got when she started her first job: "My old-fashioned mother warned me to have my clothes ready and bag packed the night before," says Donnelly, a 2005 Marist College graduate who works for a New York City-based public relations firm. "She also told me to eat a good breakfast and arrive early."

Ten Tips to Boost Your Interview IQ

Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for job interviews. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. 

Cover Letter Etiquette

Job seekers often spend countless hours developing their resumes and then treat their cover letters as an afterthought. This can be a critical mistake; the cover letter can help your resume get noticed.

Get Rid of Negative Thoughts

You've been unemployed for six months. You think you're too old, fat or stupid to find a job. Keep thinking that way, and you'll prove yourself right. Negative thinking and speaking can derail your job search.

Career Events

  • Thursday, July 9, 2009

    Lunch & Learn Monthly Workshops for Entrepreneurs, To Tweet to Not to Tweet, USM Abromsom Center, Portland, 12:30-2:30 pm, 228-8524. Twitter is a unique social networking application which has left many entrepreneurs scratching their heads - wondering, "where’s the value?" There’s no denying that Twitter's popularity has exploded. How does a small business make the best use of Twitter? How can Twitter affect the bottom line? John Moore will discuss these questions in depth after a brief overview of the Twitter platform. $10.

    http://www.mced.biz/news.html#events
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2009

    Starting Your Own Business: Everything You Need to Know, SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland, Second Floor, East Tower, Portland. Nominal fee. 772-1147.

    www.scoremaine.com
  • Thursday, July 16, 2009

    Buying a Business, SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland, 6-9 pm, nominal fee. SCORE workshop providing guidance on all the key issues any purchase of an existing business needs to address, including evaluating price, negotiating terms and being sure you get all that you pay for. Open to all persons thinking about or in the process of buying an existing business. Presented by Glen Cooper.

    www.scoremaine.com
  • Tuesday, July 28, 2009

    DownEast Pride Alliance LGBT Networking event, The Portland Club, 156 State St., Portland, 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring business cards & brochures for the Media Table. Network with other gay-friendly business people and enjoy apps and drinks. 

    www.depabusiness.com

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