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David J. Clemen has over 10 years experience helping the general public find gainful employment. David has worked as a Career Counselor for organizations such as the State of Massachusetts, Morgan Memorial Goodwill, and Lincoln Technical Institute. He is

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Jobs & Careers > Office Politics How to survive the workplace: 3 of 35
Besides the actual skills necessary to do the job well, companies look for certain characteristics in their employees. Below are five universal work place characteristics that employers are looking for. When working at an organization you should keep these characteristics in mind. As you will see none of them are unreasonabl... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Telephone screening interviews: Making a good impression: 2 of 14
Here are some quick tips on how to be successful on a telephone job interview. Be up front with the interviewer on the other end of the phone. You should try to start the interview with something like" I know not being able to see each other causes some challenges for this interview. If there is anything that I say that requ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search: The power of networking: 3 of 20
The best and most common way to find out about open positions is through networking. Networking is all about talking to people. As you talk to people your network begins to grow. Once you have built that network it will grow and grow as you communicate with more people. That network will be a valuable resource to gain advice... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for an effective job search: 5 of 32
I personally feel that using the classifieds to find a job (unless for entry level or low wage positions) is a waste of time. When you utilize the classifieds exclusively to find a job you are limiting yourself to at best only 10 percent of the open positions out there. On top of that you are competing with thousands upon th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Listings & Agencies Finding employment: Do agencies find prospects better jobs?: 2 of 12
During your job search you should use any and all tools available to land that position. One of those tools can be recruiting agencies. Recruiters generally fall into two very different categories. The first being employment agencies that normally focus on entry level to middle management positions and temporary or seasonal ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Common mistakes that send your job application to the shredder: 7 of 29
A Hiring Manager's primary responsibility is to bring in people who will be a good fit for the company they are working for. Below are three very common red flags that can knock you out of contention for an open job position immediately. It is not just enough to know what these red flags are but why they are red flags. By fu... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search: Tips for negotiating a salary: 5 of 20
Salary Questions and Answers The one topic that both the employer and job seeker often feel uncomfortable speaking about is salary. You as the job seeker want to get the most you possibly can. The potential employer wants to pay you as little as they can. Here are some great answers to salary questions that you can use so yo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Dress to impress: Proper interviewing attire for women: 3 of 10
Women have a lot of flexibility in their wardrobe that can be a good and bad thing. The standard job interview dress for women is still pretty much the same thing as men, a dark navy or grey suit or other conservative colors. Women should avoid wearing a dress. Make up should be very minimal with both the lipstick and nail p... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Demonstrating transferable skills in your resume: 1 of 3
Transferable Skills for Career Changers When changing careers you now need to think about your transferable skills. The distinction between expertise and your experience becomes critical. If you plan to change industries, or role within the industry you are currently in you have two options. The first option being that of ac... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Common interview bloopers and how to avoid them: 11 of 30
Arriving late to the job interview. This is the worst mistake of them all. First impressions really do matter and they are remembered for a very long time even when they are not accurate. If you show up late for your job interview you have made the one of the worst mistakes you can. No matter what your skills or how well you... More..