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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Can There Be a Worse Way to Apply For a Job Than to Attend a Cattle Call?
I read an article in today’s newspaper and came away, asking myself, “Is there worst way to look for a job?” Evidently, there was a job fair downtown yesterday. 135 companies and/or employers were present and about 5,000 job seekers attended. Right off the bat, on a straight line average, that is about 37 applicants to every company. Continue reading
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