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		<title>Have Fun On Spring Break &#8212; And Get Ready For The Job Market</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/19/spring-break-and-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Attention all college seniors and juniors!  Before you take off on your spring break, a gentle reminder that the real world is waiting.  Not to nag, but have you even visited your college’s career planning office?  Whether you’ll be looking for a summer job, or you’re graduating and searching for that great [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Changing The World:  Not-For-Profit Careers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/18/not-for-profit-careers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Looking for a way to make a difference in your community?  Intrigued by the idea of helping advance scientific research or support medial breakthroughs? Or maybe you’ve always had a sweet spot for the arts.  If any of these ideas appeal to you, perhaps you should consider bringing your skills to the world [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips For Mature Job Seekers &#8211; Let Your Experience Shine Through</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/16/tips-mature-job-seekers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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The current economy has many workers postponing their retirement – and with companies trimming back and downsizing, more experienced workers are finding themselves in the job market.  There is no question that mature professionals can bring great assets into the workforce – but this is a youth-centric society and older job applicants can face [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Make Your Résumé A Blockbuster!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/16/make-resume-a-blockbuster/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=86491</guid>
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So you’re job hunting.  You’ve researched the companies where you’re applying.  You’re networking.  A professional interview outfit is hanging in your closet, you’ve brushed up your interview skills and  you’re ready to dazzle with your fluent knowledge of current technologies.  Now, what about your resume?
A knockout  résumé “&#8230;can serve [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prepared For Retirement?  New Study Reveals Problems.</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/12/prepared-for-retirement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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More and more American workers report they have little or no savings for retirement, a new study reveals.  This is the third year in a row that these numbers have grown, indicating American workers attitudes about retirement reflect their feelings about the current economy.
In the last year the percentage of workers who have less [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Entrepreneurship:  A Growing Option For Older Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/12/entrepreneurship-for-older-workers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), over 5 millions Americans – aged 55 or older – are self-employed or running their own businesses.  Between 2000 and 2007, the number of self-employed people between the ages 55 and 64 surged 52%.  
So what is the reason for these late-career entrepreneurs?  Deborah Russell, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Corporations Help Launch Employees New Career Directions</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/11/launch-new-career-directions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Once upon a time, workers looked for a ‘lifetime’ job that provided a good salary and excellent employee benefits until retirement – but those days are over.  Labor analysts predict that today’s work force will work longer, and most people will probably have multiple careers – and some corporations are helping their employees prepare [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Break is Here! Are YOU Ready?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/09/spring-break/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=85411</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Midterm season is almost over! Have you been going crazy trying to finish your midterms, projects, and essays before the much-needed week of paradise that is otherwise known as spring break?  Just when the semester starts to get really crazy, spring break is right around the corner, providing college students across the country with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Encore Careers:  Great Options For Mature Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/08/career-options-older-worker/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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The fancy name is “encore career” but for the ranks of older workers who suddenly find themselves jobless, the thought of starting on a new career path can be downright terrifying.  However, according to a new study career options are opening up for people who bring real experience to the table.
“Many of today’s new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Tuition Insurance Right for You</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/03/is-tuition-insurance-right-for-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard of tuition insurance? If you are like most people, you probably haven&#8217;t. After all, tuition insurance isn&#8217;t something that is commonly purchased. Yet, if you are planning to go to college, it is worth your time and effort to look into getting tuition insurance, as it just might pay off in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Having a Fantastic Interview</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/26/tips-for-having-a-fantastic-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/26/tips-for-having-a-fantastic-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=82261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you getting ready to hit the job market and you are feeling a bit nervous about the interview process? Or, maybe you have been pounding the streets and you have been granted many interviews. Yet, for some reason, you can&#8217;t seem to shine like you want to at this stage of the process. Whatever [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Value Of A College Degree In Today&#8217;s Job Market</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/25/college-degree/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Does a college degree stand between you and a pink slip?   Just look at the data:  in the last months of 2009, unemployment for high school dropouts surged from 8% to 15.5%.  In the exact same period, the unemployment stats for college degree holders increase by 2.6%.  The bottom line: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Job Interview:  Be Prepared.</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/24/job-interview-preparation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=83251</guid>
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Today’s job market is a steep track and the competition is tougher than ever.  Your resume may get you in the door with an employer, but a great interview gives you a winning edge.  So how do you build your interview-technique muscles?  According to employment experts, there are certain skills and tips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Job Search: Winning Strategies For Negotiating Your Salary</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/24/negotiating-your-salary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Congratulations!  It looks like you’ve a serious candidate for that great job, but there is just one obstacle between you and a regular paycheck:  salary negotiation.  If you’re like most people, this is not an easy conversation.  However, thanks to some insight from an employment professional, there are a few things [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Ready To Start Your Own Business?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/22/start-your-own-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Have you thought about starting your own business?  You aren’t alone.  Even during these tough economic times, people are getting in touch with their inner entrepreneur.  In his State of the Union address, President Obama outlined his support for making lending to small businesses and start-ups more readily available.  But before [...]]]></description>
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