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We all have dreams. Some of us are living their dreams and enjoying work to the fullest.

Others are grubbing for money in jobs we detest.

Did you ever wake up on Sunday morning and think, “Argggh! I have to go to work tomorrow”? You utterly despise your job. But though you’ve been feeling this for a long time, you stay put.

You thought that job was in the bag? Well, someone else got it. One reason people lose jobs at the finish line is because of reference checks. Don’t let this happen to you!

Time is money. Nowhere is this adage more applicable than in job search—particularly if you’re unemployed or in some rotten job where you are being grossly underpaid. Each week costs you a bundle. It’s obviously critical to be as efficient with your time as possible.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed the way companies recruit and screen job applicants, and now it's changing the way job interviews are conducted. With more companies turning to AI-powered interview tools, it's important for job seekers to understand how these tools work and how to prepare for them.

People who are in job search often say, “I just hate networking! I hate begging for a job.”

Maybe you’ve said that yourself a few times? You absolutely should hate begging for a job. Begging is degrading. So, try something else.

You’ve been staring at your computer screen for hours, racking your brain. Everybody says you’ve got to have results on your resume, but you just can’t think of any.

Some of us would rather stick needles in our eyes than attend networking events. So, we either stay home, or we go because we know we SHOULD go—just like we know we SHOULD eat brussels sprouts and turnips. After all, these events are supposed to help us get hired, promoted, or bring revenue into your business.

For many people, complaining is a favorite pastime. We complain about the traffic, the weather, politicians, and the food we had at the greasy spoon. But don’t do it in job interviews or you risk being seen as a negative person.

You’ve got an interview! Excellent news! But remember, you’ve got to be perceived as the best candidate. Just doing “well” in the interview may not be good enough. Here are eleven things to pay attention to in order to make that happen.

It Cost A Fortune To Put Your Son or Daughter Through College.

But now, you’re worried. You hear the job market is tough and smart kids from great schools are working at Walmart and Starbuck’s. They can’t seem to find a decent job.

What do you do when you get rejected from a job you REALLY wanted?

This short article might save you a lot of grief. You might be fired or laid off without warning.  

That happened to Jim, who worked in a company in Evanston. One day that seemed like just another day at work, he was called into a conference room. “We have to let you go–sorry.”

Age is the elephant in the room. Most employers are not going to come right out and say it, but a lot of them are thinking it. They know they can get sued for discriminating, but there are many ways to discriminate without running afoul of the law.