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It is fast becoming clear that ‘looking the part’ is the chief qualification for anyone who wants to land a high level job in the Trump administration, anyone that is who lacks the deep pockets necessary for a simple buy in. Take the case of Mina...
by ARodinFan
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on Mon Nov 18, 2019 at 06:03 PM PST
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A Midwestern men’s healthcare company is blaming a disgruntled employee for rejection emails sent to as many as 20 applicants via the Indeed job search site. The messages, which appear to have been sent only to black applicants, start out politely...
by Jessica Sutherland
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on Wed Aug 15, 2018 at 04:50 PM PDT
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My immediate financial crisis is resolving (though, um, [http://tinyurl.com/tiarachel donations always accepted]), but I still need a job. It's been suggested that I try for a paying spot in [http://...
by TiaRachel
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on Tue Dec 02, 2014 at 05:11 PM PST
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This is the time of year that I reflect on the last year and how I can make a better me
in 2014. I know,THAT would take ten years.I also think what NEW things we as citizens can do to work around ...
by Vet63
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on Tue Dec 17, 2013 at 08:57 AM PST
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Having no dogs, or kittens to show you,
by Ole Texan
56 comments
on Mon Nov 04, 2013 at 06:20 AM PST
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Previous diaries in this series, The First Step in Writing Your Resume—Filling Out the ...
by Diana in NoVa
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on Sat Jul 09, 2011 at 06:43 PM PDT
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Before you sit down to organize your material into a resume that will make you look good, let’s briefly consider the employer’s point of view. (In a future diary, The Two-Page Marketing Letter, ...
by Diana in NoVa
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on Mon Jun 27, 2011 at 05:58 AM PDT
with 15 Recommends
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So now you're getting offers from folks here at DKos to run your campaign. ...
by Crashing Vor
17 comments
on Fri Jun 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM PDT
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Until that last few months, it has been years since I have been in a position to send out a resume. In fact, because I have been a professional musician in academic or quasi-academic positions (...
by commonmass
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on Fri Oct 22, 2010 at 06:13 AM PDT
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How is it someone can be placed in a lifetime
position without any qualification of being a judge and not have any accountability?
How is this even rational in a 21st century world?
When these ...
by Vetwife
54 comments
on Sat Jan 23, 2010 at 12:23 PM PST
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I was laid off from my job as a website writer in January, so I have returned to freelance status. My newest venture ...
by mfinley98
22 comments
on Thu Mar 05, 2009 at 09:32 AM PST
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Frankenoid just posted a diary with some good resume tips (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/1/5/16508/01959/920/680480). Here are some very general thoughts about resumes, based upon 10 years of ...
by hrned
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on Mon Jan 05, 2009 at 06:35 PM PST
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I've been reading the diaries from people looking for work, and thought this might be of some use. Over a decade ago, when my husband lost his job, he got sent to one of the "employment coaching" ...
by Teddifish
407 comments
on Fri Dec 05, 2008 at 07:15 PM PST
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First off it's October 6th, and most days bring with them a history of the past, much forgotten quickly and lessons not learned.
Here's just one for today which I'll call The bush ...
by jimstaro
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on Mon Oct 06, 2008 at 04:31 AM PDT
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I've wondered why some Governors haven't come out to speak to what their involvement is as to their States National Guard, when there isn't a Natural Disaster, the involvement as the Commander in ...
by jimstaro
12 comments
on Fri Sep 12, 2008 at 05:57 AM PDT
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"I guess being a small-town mayor is sort of like a 'community organizer,' except you have actual responsibilities."
Sarah Palin
"...President Bush has displayed impatience, bravado and unsettling ...
by Bob Giloth
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on Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 07:50 AM PDT
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In preparation for the many discussions I will have with the Republican “twenty-seven-percenters” here in Dallas Texas, I did my own research on the experience and ...
by kathyagreene
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on Sat Sep 06, 2008 at 01:18 PM PDT
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Obama has an awe-inspiring legislative career. Given the pundit misinformers on CNN confusing our friends and neighbors-- it is crucial that we are familiar with Obama's list of legislative ...
by Samza
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on Mon Sep 01, 2008 at 11:31 AM PDT
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I was having some fun, trying to rank the recent presidents by 'resume' to see how it correlated with success. And of course fitted the 2 current candidates into the list. It looks like this (your ...
by buzzsaw
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on Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 08:03 AM PDT
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To combat allegations of secrect and show her qualifications for office Hillary Clinton has released an official resume. I hear the tax returns can't be far behind.
I actually have gotten my ...
by Michael Lawrence Gallagher
13 comments
on Mon Mar 10, 2008 at 05:33 PM PDT
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