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Safe job search tips

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Safe online job search

Don’t forget to research whether an employer is the right fit for you. From everything you’ve heard about finding a job, it’s always been about what an employer is looking for in a prospective employee: Do you have enough experience? Is your schedule flexible enough? Is your rust bucket of a car going to be able [...]

How 2011 can help you find a job in 2012

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Happy New Year from Snagajob!

Let’s take a look back at what went on in 2011, and how it can help you land a job in 2012! The top tip from hired members: Follow up! Our hired members share lots of tips, but one thing we hear over and over is that to get an interview, you need to follow [...]

What not to ask during a job interview

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Questions not to ask in interviews

Most of us spend our pre-interview hours sweating what interview questions we’ll be asked, but don’t forget to put some thought into asking the right questions during an interview. You’d think common sense would keep most people from asking completely inappropriate questions during job interviews, but it happens. It’s not easy being the hiring manager. [...]

When slacking off pays off

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Slacking off can be a smart move

Sometimes, slacking off works out really well. Take these two holiday decor enthusiasts, for example. The house on the left? That guy is probably taking a nap, exhausted but feeling satisfied now that he’s put on a seasonal display that would make Clark W. Griswold jealous. The house on the right? That guy has a [...]

Holiday contest round up!

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Holiday contests at Snagajob

We’re spreading seasonal cheer here at Snagajob, and we’ve got some great ways to give (and receive) this month! Make a FREE food drive donation ENDS 12/18/2011 For every new Facebook fan, we’ll make a donation to the Food Bank holiday food drive.  Help feed a hungry family and get personal job search advice! Click [...]

An easy, free way to help others for the holidays

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Help Snagajob donate to the Food Bank!

1) Click the can 2) Become a fan 3) We’ll make a donation It’s that simple!     For every new Facebook fan between now and December 18th, we’ll make a donation to the Food Bank holiday food drive. See that empty, sad cardboard box? Let’s fill it! I’ve committed to making the grocery runs [...]

Contest: Tell us your job search story!

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Share your Snagajob story

Every job search is different, but sharing your story can help encourage other members. Tell us about your job search by leaving a comment below, and you’ll be entered to win $200!  Not sure what to write about? Here are some ideas: What have you learned from your job search? How do you stay positive? [...]

Contest: Share your Snagajob success story!

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Holiday contests at Snagajob

We love to hear from  awesome members who’ve gotten interviews, been hired, and shared great advice  – and we want to hear from you! We often send out little thank you gifts when people share their stories, but this time we wanted to do something big. So this time when you share your Snagajob story [...]

We wouldn’t be #1 without you

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Thanks for making us #1

Snagajob was named the #1  Best Small Company to Work for in America, and it wouldn’t have happened without you. Our members make Snagajob special; we appreciate that you choose to make us part of your job search, and we promise to stay crazy-dedicated to helping make your job search better. We celebrate when our [...]

Ever feel like you’re not getting anything done?

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Feel like you're not making progress? Check for penguins.

If you’ve had your head down working on your job search and feel like you’re not getting anywhere, maybe there’s a good reason! Check for thieving penguins. Didn’t find any? Take a deep breath and figure out your job search groove – that perfect pace where you’re applying to jobs without burning out, putting in [...]