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About a week ago our pet fish at work, Frankie, passed. He was a handsome Beta fish and will be missed by our Career Services Team – he was our career mascot. My boss had bought Frankie the neatest fish tank you’ve ever seen – an office with a view. He was set up with a desk, computer, filing cabinet, a plant and a desk lamp for when he wanted to stay late – which was quite often. Frankie was kind enough to leave his fish tank to his ... (Read More)

Career exploration and transferable skill development for mature adults and dislocated workers over 40. Re-entering the workforce after dislocation or a long hiatus? Turn your motley life skills into assets and talents. Develop a marketing package for yourself to get the attention of any smart employer. Tue., Jan. 13, 2009 12 Noon-2pm Location: UWM School of Continuing Education Instructor: Eddy Magnus, Interfaith of Milwaukee Fee: $100 Program No. ... (Read More)

Career exploration and transferable skill development for mature adults and dislocated workers over 40. Re-entering the workforce after dislocation or a long hiatus? Turn your motley life skills into assets and talents. Develop a marketing package for yourself to get the attention of any smart employer. Tue., Jan. 13, 2009 12 Noon-2pm Location: UWM School of Continuing Education Instructor: Eddy Magnus, Interfaith of Milwaukee Fee: $100 Program No. ... (Read More)

1.  Finding a job is a job onto itself Election (1999), Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) works tirelessly to be elected class president. Treat your job search like it is your job. If you are currently unemployed, plan on spending at least a three hour block of time each day preparing application materials, looking for job openings, and submitting your cover letter and resume. If you are employed but looking for a new position, spend an hour or two each night on your ... (Read More)

  (Do you know anyone who needs hope, advice and information after having been laid off? Please send them to my blog, Rebound Your Career! I'll be writing about all sorts of topics: finding a new job, recovering your dreams, staying happy, inspired and hopeful, protecting your legal rights, just to name a few topics. Now is not the time to be alone and full of anxiety! This is the site that will put you back on your feet and headed in the right ... (Read More)

Happy New Year everyone!!!!  I love these First Days...so much a feeling of fresh starts and beginnings. The other day I was catching up with a dear friend of mine -- who I don't see nearly as much as I'd like to, not even a smidgeon as much. (And you know who you are.)  It looks like I won't be seeing her much in the near future. She's been offered a job with an amazing organization and will probably be sent somewhere in the world that's reachable only by ... (Read More)

What makes you look professional to someone you’ve just met for the first time?  What are you wearing right now that you would change if you had an interview in a half hour?  I did some research this week on what to wear to an interview.  I read a little over 20 articles on the subject – and most of them agree on some pretty basic rules.  To save you time, here are the most frequent given tips: 1.  Be conservative.  When you have ... (Read More)