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What do people want that I can produce?

Posted on July 21, 2007 by David St Lawrence

That question alone may bring about a reality adjustment on the part of a job-seeker. When I first asked myself that back in 1976, it completely changed the way I looked at employment. Up until that point, I was taking … Continue reading →

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WARNING – Beware of Phone Phishing!

Posted on June 8, 2007 by David St Lawrence

Gretchen received a call on her cell phone this morning from a woman who claimed to be calling from our mortgage Company. This was not a legitimate call. It was "phone phishing", which is an attempt at identity theft. Phone … Continue reading →

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Clueless law firm takes client JL Kirk down the chute

Posted on April 12, 2007 by David St Lawrence

(Welcome, Instapundit readers!) JL Kirk is the kind of executive recruiting firm I would warn readers to avoid at any costs. Their operating procedure is to interview you and charge you thousands of dollars and help you write a resume … Continue reading →

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It must be Spring, the scammers are out in force again

Posted on March 8, 2007 by David St Lawrence

There are more scams than ever this year. In addition to the ever-present Nigerian Letter scammer, there are now scammers who prey on artists and craftspersons. The latest to hit Floyd is the scammer who offers top dollar for art … Continue reading →

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