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4 Mobile Job Search Myths

Sean O'Leary — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:20:14 +0000

Mobile job searching is easier than it seems if you are able to separate fact from fiction. Using your smartphone to conduct a mobile job search will likely lead to frustration, according to the Washington Post. The Post’s reasoning is based on recent studies that reveal many employers have not optimized their job application web [...]

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5 Tips for Conducting a Private Job Search

Sean O'Leary — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:30:32 +0000

Job hunting while employed can be stressful and risky. That’s why it is important to handle your private job search like a professional. If you are happily employed, then finding a different job might be the last thing on your mind. But what if you are an unhappy employee? Once you have a job, it [...]

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Facing Today’s Youth Unemployment Challenge

Sean O'Leary — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:09:24 +0000

The overall unemployment rate may be at a four-year low, but youth unemployment is still a problem. The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs during the month of April, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report. This caused the unemployment rate to drop to 7.5 percent, a four-year low. We are encouraged by [...]

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User-Friendly: Princeton Grad Praises Proven Job Search

Sean O'Leary — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:57:19 +0000

How one talented candidate uses Proven Job Search to find quality career opportunities in New York City. When we shared Matt Ashley’s success story in March, what excited us most was how Matt used Proven Job Search to find appealing employment opportunities, even though he works in a niche industry. This same opportunity is what excites [...]

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Construction Workers: Understanding Today’s Job Market

Sean O'Leary — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:41:42 +0000

A look at recent hiring trends and other data that may be of use to construction workers today or down the road. In the beginning of the year, US News reported that construction jobs would be one of the best occupations of 2013. This is why we want to provide construction workers, and those who [...]

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How Working Less Improves Productivity

Sean O'Leary — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:28:51 +0000

Whether you have a job or are searching for one, working less may help you achieve more. I read a great article recently on the Buffer Blog. It focused on controversial productivity tips, and how sometimes we need to ignore what’s popular in order to accomplish our goals. One tip that caught my attention was [...]

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Build Resumes Directly Within Proven’s Job App for iOS

Sean O'Leary — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:33:33 +0000

We’ve updated Proven Job Search for iOS, enabling users to create resumes and find work all within the same convenient job app. Last month, we updated Proven Job Search for Android, enabling users to create resumes directly within our free job app. The overall response has been very positive, helping us land a featured spot in the [...]

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Landing a Supermarket Job This Summer

Sean O'Leary — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:09:40 +0000

If you’re interested in finding summer employment fast, then start searching for supermarket jobs. Back in November, we wrote about grocery store hiring. We focused on how the holiday season led to an increased demand for supermarket workers. The holiday season may be over, but demand to fill supermarket jobs is still going strong. Summer [...]

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Finding the Best Part-Time Jobs in 2013

Sean O'Leary — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:02:56 +0000

Not everyone is in a position to work full-time. That’s why we want to help you find the best part-time jobs possible. Roughly 26 million Americans look for part-time jobs a year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And as the New York Times recently reported, the number of part-time workers has been on the [...]

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Empowering Today’s ‘Mobile First’ Job Seekers

Sean O'Leary — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:15:58 +0000

A ‘mobile first’ mentality may do wonders for your job search. Last month, we shared a success story from Proven user Matt Ashley. Matt lives in Colorado, and found work with an environmental non-profit using Proven Job Search. His story is one of the many reasons we strongly believe in the power of a ‘mobile [...]

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