- November 4th, 2008
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Have you been itching to take a vacation? Were you born to be in front of the camera? If this cold weather is giving you a bit of cabin fever and you’re ready for your 15 minutes of fame, you ju…
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- October 31st, 2008
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Hey trick-or-treaters, we think Kimberly Haynes will be handing out big candy bars this Halloween. That’s because she’s won the Share & Win! scary story contest – and she’s pocketing $300.…
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- October 28th, 2008
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It’s hard to believe it’s nearly November, and whether you’re a fan of cold weather or not, there is one good thing that comes with the change of the seasons: A brand new wardrobe. But if you’…
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- October 27th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
You’ve always been told to respect your elders, but have you ever asked Gram and Gramps for advice about your unpleasant boss or how to spend your paycheck? You may think your older relatives ar…
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- October 23rd, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
Whether your only son just headed off to college or you’ve got twin girls slinging baby food across the kitchen, you know how difficult it can be to hold a job and balance your life with your ki…
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- October 20th, 2008
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If you’re having a hard time finding seasonal employment for the chilly months ahead, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Everyone knows that the holidays are a great time to find part-time…
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- October 16th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
If you think your chipped nail polish or slightly wrinkled shirt won’t matter all that much when it comes to meeting with employers, you’re terribly mistaken. In fact, hiring managers may even be…
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- October 13th, 2008
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It’s hard to believe it’s already the middle of October, and as the leaves start to change, it’s hard to ignore that the holidays are right around the bend. If you haven’t already secured seas…
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- October 9th, 2008
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As some of you might remember, SnagAJob.com embarked on a Campaign to Hire America at the beginning of this year, with a lofty goal to get 400,000 job seekers hired before the year’s end. And de…
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- October 6th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
Thanks to all you job seekers who sent in stories of your toughest jobs. We’ve got to give credit where credit is due—everyone who submitted an entry has some seriously hard jobs, and you dese…
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- October 3rd, 2008
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If you think the whole “going green” thing is just a trend, think again. With everything from tiny electric cars to eco-friendly dog food, America is on a kick to make the environment a be…
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- October 1st, 2008
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It’s October, which means it’s time to brush up on your pumpkin-carving skills because Halloween is on its way. In honor of this spooky season, our latest job seeker contest is all about t…
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- September 29th, 2008
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High school or college students used to dominate the social networking scene, but recently, sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter have been attracting users of all ages to join the phenomenon and…
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- September 25th, 2008
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While some of you are probably still in denial that summer’s over, the time has come to face reality: It’s officially fall. And although it’s not quite time to put away your shades and break out…
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- September 22nd, 2008
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Now that it’s officially fall and there’s an increase in the number of yellow school buses on the road, you may be thinking about going back to school. But if you’ve got a family, a job or other…
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- September 18th, 2008
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You might recognize the famous Loverboy song referenced in the headline of this blog if you were old enough to work – or rock – circa 1981. And while the song was hailed as the Anti-Work Anthem by…
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- September 17th, 2008
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If you’re like most young adults, just thinking about today’s high gas prices is enough to make your stomach churn. But combined with credit card debt and school loans (not to mention the accompan…
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- September 15th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
When it comes time to get your first job (or even your second or third), many job seekers have trouble getting motivated. You have dreams of becoming a major league baseball player or a Hollywood star…
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- September 11th, 2008
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been seven years since the brutal attacks of 9/11 shook the country and instilled fear into so many Americans. But the tragedy of that one day revived a sense of com…
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- September 10th, 2008
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Before all the flashing cameras bulbs and big speeches, this year’s vice presidential nominees were just like the rest of us–hard workers who had to make a living for themselves and their…
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- September 8th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
Thanks again to everyone who submitted an original Afterthoughts ecard in our last Share & Win! contest. After reviewing all of the hilarious entries we received, we are excited to announce that w…
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- September 5th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
We understand that as the unemployment rate in the United States continues to rise, many of you job seekers get more and more discouraged with our economy. But despite the widespread fear that our lab…
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- September 3rd, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
For our last Share and Win! contest, we asked you to get creative and submit your very own Afterthoughts ecard, and we want to thank everyone who participated. There are so many great entries to choos…
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- September 2nd, 2008
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This year, it’s not the class bully who’s going to be stealing your lunch money. College and high school students will be paying more this fall for everything from books to the gas it takes to get…
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- August 29th, 2008
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Time is running out! You only have a few days left to design your own Afterthoughts ecard and submit your entry before the Aug. 31 deadline. If you haven’t already, start brainstorming ideas of…
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- August 27th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
“What if you had a chance to change your job? Would you take it?” That’s the question the host of NBC’s new reality show, “America’s Toughest Jobs,” asks the audience at the begi…
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- August 25th, 2008
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Hourly workers don’t receive nearly enough credit for the hard work they do every day that makes this country’s economy run all the more smoothly, like standing on their feet for hours, or helping…
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- August 19th, 2008
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Think of all the things you could do with a million dollars. You could take a trip to Paris, pay off the credit card debt you racked up by shopping in Paris, and even buy an expensive designer dog lik…
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- August 18th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
Gas prices are hurting everyone’s pockets, so we know our job seekers are looking for ways to cut down on the time they spend on the road. Carpooling, walking when possible and driving fuel-economy…
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- August 14th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
If you’re a mom, you’ve probably been hitting the stores every weekend for the past month in search of a bargain on back-to-school essentials like pencils, notebooks and, of course, a new fall war…
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- August 11th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
You asked for them, and now we’ve got them. For our last Off the Clock poll, we asked you what new feature you’d most like to see on SnagAJob.com. Your answer? Funny job videos, of course. We’ve…
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- August 8th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
For the last several months leading up to the Summer Olympics, we’ve been force-fed sprinter Tyson Gay’s quick-draw smile, merman Michael Phelps’ flipper-like appendages and gymnast Shawn Jo…
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- August 6th, 2008
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We want to give a big thanks to everyone who submitted stories of quirky coworkers in our last Share & Win! contest. It was a tough decision, but after reading over all the entries, we have declar…
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- August 4th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
Are you super creative with a sense of humor that rivals Will Ferrell? Can you come up with ultra-witty quips in your sleep? If you answered yes to these questions—or even if you didn’t—you’ve…
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- August 1st, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
How many hands-on gigs let you listen to Enya and get high on patchouli scent? Besides massage therapists, we can’t think of any. On a serious note, massage jobs afford you a one-of-a-kind client re…
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- July 29th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
They can complete a 100-meter sprint in less than 10 seconds. They can execute a back handspring into a double back tuck on a beam only four inches wide. They rise before the sun and swim, run or bike…
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- July 24th, 2008
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snagablogger has posted a new entry on: SnagABlog.com
There’s some good news today for hourly workers who are being paid the minimum wage—as of July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage will see an increase of 70 cents, jumping from $5.85 to $6.55. If…
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