No bell rings to tell you that job search depression has begun, the descent is gradual. However, recognizing these signs in yourself or someone else is the beginning of the path back up again.

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Last week, I asked you if you could describe yourself in one word. In anticipation of that personality-testing job interview question, here’s some adjective help that will also make you happier.

Uplifting subliminal messages?

When Scott Adams asked his readers to look at themselves, he made an interesting discovery with the results. According to the Dilbert creator – also a trained hypnotist – reading the below list of adjectives quickly will boost your spirits. And you know what? It works:

agreeable
alert
alluring
ambitious
amused
boundless
brave
…

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Most people work because they have to. What if you could work because you loved to? Start learning how to find a job you love.

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The following is usually called Dr. Phil’s Test, after Dr. Phil McGraw tested Oprah Winfrey with it. It’s a 2 minute test that HR departments can use to quickly estimate your personality. Curious to know how you’ll score?

10 Simple questions

As you do the test, choose the best answer and note your letter choice for each question.

Ready?

Go.

1. When do you feel your best?

a) in the morning

b) during the afternoon and early evening

c) late at night

2. You usually walk…

a) fairly fast, with long steps

b) fairly fast, with little steps

c) less fast, head up, looking the world in the face

d) less fast, head down

e) very slowly

3. When talking to people, you…

a) stand with your arms folded

b) have your hands clasped

c) have one or both your hands on your hips

d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking

e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

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Low turnover is one trait shared by companies on CNNMoney’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 2007, which is hardly surprising. Good companies not only appreciate the investment they make in you, but also the investment you make in them. Turnover is a lost return on these investments and a sign of failure. As a [...]

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