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3 Job Search Office Tools You Thought You Didn’t Need

A good desk, comfy chair and a computer just isn't enough. This is a guest post by Joe Linford. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. A productive desk area is one that's well-organized so you can find anything you need quickly. A productive desk area is one that's comfortable for you to focus at, so that you aren't distracted by discomfort or anything else. A productive job search desk area is one that has what you need to find a job fast.

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July 18, 2012

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100+ Salary Surveys, Guides and Calculators For 2012

A handy reference for your pre-job interview research. Why you can trust this list * I was very careful to only choose sites that are credible so you can believe their numbers * I was also careful to choose sites that have their own numbers, and aren't simply using reports from global sites like Payscale.com * Different sites have different sources, so compare results across sites for the best ideas

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May 2, 2012

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25 Things to Watch in 2011 For Job Search

Which ideas will go mainstream in 2011 and change your job search? Every December, the J Walter Thompson (JWT) marcom agency tries to imagine 100 things that will become popular in the new year. It's a fascinating list and I thought it would be interesting to highlight the ideas that could impact job search in 2011 and beyond. Each idea's number corresponds to its place in JWT's slideshow, which you can watch at the bottom of this article. 1. 3D Printing Engineering & designer candidates will be able to show off their work like never before. 5. Auto Apps Synch job interview coordinates with your car and improve your chances of avoiding traffic and getting there on time.

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January 5, 2011

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15 Weird and Unusual (But Cool) Office Gadgets

How can you not love the Cable Monkey? This is a guest post by James Adams. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. Pens. Staplers. Felt-tip markers. Pencil sharpeners. Pencils. Bacon-Flavoured envelopes. All normal items you might find in your office. Wait, what was that last one? Technology has taken us to levels of invention never seen before. And exactly what are the results of the application of this new science to the stalwarts of office products?

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January 3, 2011

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A Simple Way To Create A Professional-Looking Resume and Post It Online

JobSpice is the resume tool every job seeker wishes they'd had when they first created their resume, as Keller Rinaudo explains in this "double interview". Keller Rinaudo is a co-founder of JobSpice, the Silver Sponsor of the 4th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest, where every contestant will win a 1 year subscription to JobSpice's resume builder service. To listen to the podcast now, press the Play button to begin streaming the audio or else right-click the Download link and choose "Save as..." or "Save link as...".

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September 22, 2010