Unique Advantage has prepared a list of electronic links to writings
and tools available on the Web and of interest to our applicants.
These include guides for writing resumes, searching for jobs,
and interviewing, as well as results from salary surveys. Click
here to view topics and URLs.
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Complete Job Search Guides
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Your Winning Edge
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This comprehensive handbook - developed by the New York State Department of Labor - provides
a series of worksheets to help you identify your ideal job, work values, skills, and career goals.
Useful advice about resumes, networking, and interviewing is also presented.
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Job Search 101
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This valuable tutorial describes powerful techniques for developing resumes and related correspondence,
selecting references, interviewing, and evaluating job offers.
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America's Career InfoNet
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Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this website features wage and employment trends,
occupational requirements, state-specific labor market conditions, nationwide employer contacts,
and an extensive online career library.
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Wetfeet.com: Careers and Industries
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Grappling with important career decisions? These insightful career, industry, and "real
people" profiles will help you make sense of your options.
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Salary
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Salary Survey Index
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JobStar has assembled this comprehensive list of links to general and profession-specific salary
surveys.
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Salary.com
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Use this site's Salary Wizard to gain an understanding of the "going rates" for particular
job titles in specific geographic areas. Negotiation techniques and links to hundreds of industry-specific
salary studies are also provided.
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Negotiating a Fair Salary Can Pay Off Later
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While it's tempting to shoot high and remain firm during salary negotiations, this article reminds
us of the benefits of being flexible in our requirements.
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Resumes
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Monster.com Resume Center
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Monster.com offers a plethora of resume assistance, including general and industry-specific tips,
samples and "makeovers," and techniques for overcoming common challenges.
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Strategic Portrayal of Transferable Skills is a Vital Job-search Technique
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Entry-level jobseekers and aspiring career-changers will especially benefit from this sage advice.
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Resume Tips for Temporaries
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This article, written in Q&A format, offers tips for effectively describing temporary assignments
on your resume. Also included is a "success story" accompanied by the corresponding resume.
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The Six Cardinal Rules Of Resume Writing
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You'll surely identify ways to improve your resume after reading this thought-provoking article.
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Resume Proofreading Checklist
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It's easy to get so caught up in the strategic issues of resume writing that we lose sight of
the basics. This handy "cheat sheet" will ensure a high-quality document that you can
present with confidence and pride.
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Interviews
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Tough Interview Questions
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This monster.com feature offers compelling responses to frequently-asked interview questions.
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Preparing for an Interview
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The Counseling and Career Services Center of Mount Vernon Nazarene College has developed this
useful interviewing guide for its students. Especially valuable are suggestions for answering common
inquiries and tips for asking questions.
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Prepare for Interviews Using Tested Strategies
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This article uses a timeline approach to describe a 10-step method for mastering job interviews.
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Managing the Interview
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Read this practical article to learn how to keep your interviews on track, effectively handle
illegal inquiries, ask meaningful questions, and avoid inappropriate ones.
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Behavioral Interviewing Strategies
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Behavioral interviewing is based on the premise that past performance predicts future behavior,
therefore the manner in which you respond to questions is critical. This article will help you prepare
answers that positively influence your interviewer's impression of you.
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Relocation
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Homefair.com
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Thinking of moving? This site offers a wealth of articles, calculators, and tools to help you
make an informed decision.
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Money.com: The Best Places to Live (2000)
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This website profiles U.S. cities considered to offer the highest quality of life. Use their
interactive tool to identify towns that best meet your personal criteria.
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