How the Cotton Gin Started the Civil War

How the Cotton Gin Started the Civil War How the Cotton Gin Started the Civil War Sept 2009; Designing another machine or improving a procedure can take a decent measure of thought and thought; once prototyped, it can in any case take years or even a very long time to be marketed and affect society. Here and there, be that as it may, the whole procedure can be sublimely speedy, simple, and world-evolving. Take, for instance, the cotton gin. Eli Whitney considered this gadget nearly spontaneously. However, for all its acclaim and noteworthy importance, one once in a while observes a representation of this unbelievable machine. Knowing as much as we do about its notoriety and being molded to anticipate a disclosure, when present-day engineers see the crude equipment of the machine, its generally somewhat of a setback. Albeit straightforward in structure, the cotton gin tackled a squeezing financial issue and changed both agrarian and mechanical America. Simply subsequent to contrasting the economy of the American South when the presentation of the gin would we be able to value its notable effect. A straightforward component with complex outcomes, the cotton gin, appeared as it showed up in Eli Whitney's patent and on the past page in a point of view drawing, changed the financial aspects of the South and set a course to the Civil War.Keeping Cotton Lucrative Before the cotton gin, subjection had been on its way outfarmers acknowledged it was increasingly costly to look after slaves, contrasted with the estimation of what they could create. Cotton was an irksome harvest in any case; its fiber must be isolated from the clingy, implanted seeds by hand, a tiresome and debilitating procedure. This changed drastically, obviously, with the approach of the cotton gin. Unexpectedly cotton turned into a worthwhile harvest and a significant fare for the South. Be that as it may, as a result of this expanded interest, a lot more slaves were expected to develop cotton and reap the fields. Slave possession turned into a searing national issue and in the end prompted the Civil War. It was just a matter of chance that Whitney got associated with cotton developing. In the wake of moving on from Yale University in 1792 keeping in mind the desire of turning into a legal advisor, he made a trip to South Carolina to acknowledge an occupation as a mentor. His landowner claimed a ranch and raised some cotton. In the wake of getting into a conversation with a few ranch proprietors about the reality there was no conservative strategy for isolating seeds from cotton fiber, Whitney remembered it should be possible precisely. He spent the following barely any months fabricating a model. The gin itself included a pivoting drum with wire snares or fastener like teeth that pulled cotton strands between the teeth of a brush. The search had teeth divided too intently for seeds to go through. Just a single part of the machine can be viewed as genuine systems plan. A subsequent drum, turning quicker than the first and conveying brushes, served to unstick the cotton filaments from the first. This was driven, alongside the bigger drum, by a belt-and-pulley plan ordinarily having a four-to-one proportion. Cotton bolls were stacked into a container, which guided them to the substance of the brush. In the wake of being gotten through by the toothed chamber, the isolated cotton strands developed at the left and the seeds gathered to one side. Whitneys configuration was very quickly taken and forged countless occasions. Following quite a while of patent suit he got just a little part of the riches to which he was entitled. He kept on designing. After ten years, in view of his notoriety for being a trend-setter, he won an administration agreement to create 10,000 musketsa up to this point incomprehensible number. To make the weapon locks, Whitney designed the processing machine that is the staple of machine shop creation today. In spite of the fact that Whitneys creation just included two or three hundred kilograms of issue, it formed the eventual fate of a country and its kin; it is uncommon that a solitary invention has such a significant social impact. [Adapted from A Turn of the Crank Started the Civil War by Robert O. Woods, ASME Fellow, for Mechanical Engineering, September 2009.] Simply subsequent to looking at the economy of the American South when the presentation of the gin would we be able to value its memorable effect.

Why a Holistic Approach Can Help You Win the Best Talent

Why a Holistic Approach Can Help You Win the Best Talent We speak to Will Staney who is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Proactive Talent, a modern talent strategy consulting company based in Austin, TX focused on recruiting optimization, employer branding, and on-demand recruiting as well as the Co-Founder of Talent Brand Alliance, a professional community for employer branding and recruitment marketing professionals. So we wanted to speak to him about why his experience and background as a talent brand practitioner is helping other companies nail their own talent brand strategy. Why should clients work with you and your firm? Our company is made up of a coalition of freelance Recruiting and Talent Brand practitioners. As former Talent Acquisition and Talent Branding leaders, every one of us has been in the position of our clients and we work with our clients as an extension of their team, in order to help them attract and hire the best talent. Our ability to scale and partner closely with clients as an extension of their team is what really sets us apart from our competitors. We have a holistic approach and we don’t want clients to become dependent on us. Our goal is to help clients build a modern recruiting strategyor “Recruiting Machine” as we call itand empower them to become self-sufficient in the long run. Why should candidates work with you? We earnestly have the candidate’s best interests in mind. We aren’t a third-party recruiting agency that is going to make money off the placement of a candidate at one of our clients and we aren’t throwing their resumes to every company we are trying to work with. Another factor that sets us apart from our competitors is that some of our recruiters also act as career coaches preparing them to put their best foot forward. We consistently receive positive feedback from candidates we’ve placed about the experience. We’re a staffing firm but also a Talent Brand consultancy and we take the candidate experience seriously it’s a core value to who we are. What are some of the biggest challenges that your clients are facing when it comes to hiring talent? The biggest challenge our clients face right now is competition. The economy is strong; unemployment is currently at a 17-year low. Companies are growing, and they are having a hard time finding talent to fill their open positions and need to build out a proactive approach. Another challenge companies face is simply having a lack of awareness of their employer brand. Companies need to change their mindset and realize that they have to put effort into hiring and retaining their talent now. On top of that, it can also be a challenge for companies to attain the necessary skills and provide the internal resources for what it takes to hire today’s talent. What are the most common mistakes you see recruiters make? The most common mistake I see recruiters make is sacrificing their company brand and their effectiveness to save (perceived) time. They take short-cuts, such as mass-emailing candidates the same template rather than sending out a customized one. Instead, if they tried selecting 20 top-tier candidates and created a personalized outreach they’d enhance their brand with 20 people at a time rather than ruin it with 100 people at a time. Another mistake I see recruiters make is resistance to learning new skills, strategies, and technology. Don’t be a one-trick pony. If LinkedIn Recruiter is your only way of finding talent, you will be left in the dust. The best source of hire? (job boards, career site, social, referrals etc)? The best source of hire depends on your talent strategy and whether you value quality over quantity. If you’re looking to maintain the culture you have and want to focus on candidate quality and culture fit, employee referrals are always your best source. However, if your goal is to shift your culture and attract more diversity in regard to the backgrounds of your candidates, referrals may not be your best source. If you’re looking for diverse people in order to change your culture (and profitability) for the better, it requires a very proactive outbound recruiter-led sourcing approach. In that case, directly sourced candidates are likely your best source. What hard lessons can you share with us? Don’t over complicate what should be simple. It’s easy for us as recruiters to get too wrapped up in the latest tech: artificial intelligence (AI), open web sourcing tools, etc. As a recruiter, sometimes a simple well thought out process and a little bit of automation can really help you be more productive. Think of it this way: the tech you use is the vehicle you’re driving, but process and best practices are the road you’re riding on. Whether you’re driving a Cadillac or a broken-down Ford, you’re moving, but if there’s no road paved before you, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. What are your top 3 tips for recruiters? Shared Learning. Join online forums, open-source communities and networking happy hours to share your knowledge and learn from peers. There is power in community. Stay humble. No one is an expert. Even people who are seemingly on top of their game are there because they are constantly building a network of people they can learn from and test out new ideas with. Always do right by the candidate. At the end of the day, this is a human business and we are helping human beings make life-changing decisions, so focus on the candidate experience. It’s an honor to help get people excited and passionate about their future. What’s your tech stack? I’m a bit of a tech junkie, but a few of my favorites are: Clinch, Smashfly, Entelo, Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, Lever, Hootsuite, Mixmax, and VideoMyJob. My favorite tool right now is an AI gift bot: EvaBot. It’s a great way to send gifts to a referral, employee, or client to show appreciation. Who inspires you and why? Personally, my wife inspires me. She makes it possible for me to pour myself completely into my career and always has my back. As a stay-at-home mom, her job is much harder than mine and I run two companies! Professionally, I’m inspired by Bryan Chaney, Director of Global Employer Brand at Indeed. As both friends and colleagues, we’ve grown in our careers together for nearly 10 years now and we’re always pushing each other. What’s up next for recruiting? I can tell you what’s not up next: AI is not going to take your job, it’s going to enhance it. These tools are enabling recruiters and human beings to focus on the things we’re uniquely good at â€" being creative, managing candidate and client needs, the human touch our industry needs and leaving the machines to do the repetitive, monotonous things that we don’t want to do and frankly, are pretty terrible at. As a whole, the technology landscape is changing rapidly, and most companies haven’t figured out some of the things we’ve been saying will be coming next for the last 5 years or more, like how to build the right talent attraction strategies, and are still depending on the old, outdated model of “posting and praying”. Adding AI and automation to a reactive recruiting process and strategy could just amplify your problems. Connect with Will on LinkedIn.

Writing a Resume Objective for Nursing Careers

Writing a Resume Objective for Nursing CareersWriting a resume objective is just as important as the rest of your information. If you didn't properly prepare, you might be penalized with having an incomplete resume. You will want to take the time to write a resume objective that will catch your employer's attention and motivate them to call you for an interview. Here are some tips for you:o A good objective should make the reader want to know more about you. The main reason that employers will call you is to find out more about you. Make sure that your objective includes details about your academic background, skills, experiences, and so on.o The objective should have the element of competition in it. You want to be clear that you are applying for a position that you feel well qualified for. Otherwise, the interviewer will assume that you are being picked for a position that you are not qualified for.o Write your objective in such a way that it includes a brief description of your ex periences. Use specific words like 'experienced,' 'consultant,' or 'interned.' However, don't go into great detail because you will just seem like a self-promoting type. Remember, it is your objective.o Keep the words short. If you try to explain everything in one sentence, your interviewer will think that you don't need the job. Also, keep in mind that you will be reading this resume objective.o Be realistic in your assessment of your personal situation. Don't exaggerate anything. This will be seen as a signal of a lack of confidence in your abilities. Make sure that you put your personality in writing.o Always give employers a chance to contact you if they have any additional questions about your resume objective. So, write an email address that you can be reached at if they have any other questions about your application.It is very important that you get the most out of your resume objective. A well-written objective will increase your chances of getting a position and will great ly motivate you to continue to work towards your goal.

Career Profiles - VocationVillage

Career Profiles - VocationVillage Reading career profiles of employees and entrepreneurs is a good way to explore vocations, especially if the person describing their work is willing to be candid about both the good and the bad things about their chosen path. If you are researching different fields and choices as part of a decision-making process to choose a new type of work, some questions to ask yourself when reading these interviews are:Am I willing to pay the dues required for entry into this field?Do I share the values of the people in this type of work?Will I like the type of people in this industry and/or area of functional expertise enough to spend many hours of my life with them?Are my interests, personality, and strengths a good fit with this choice?What would be the first steps required for me to choose or transition into this path?I love talking to people about their work lives, so this page will feature the stories of people who love how they make a living.Interviews:Business ConsultantBusiness Psycholog istCopywriterCounselorFreelance Writer and AuthorGraphic DesignerHuman Resource Management ExecutiveIndexerPhotographerPolice OfficerPractical Spirituality ExpertProduct Designer and Business OwnerPublic Relations ProfessionalRecruiterRealtorStart Up CoachTechnical WriterVirtual AssistantVocational Psychologists (multiple interviews)In addition to the career profiles above, I also wrote two series of articles that included career profiles:1. I conducted a series of interviews with reluctant entrepreneurs who started successful companies after failed job searches. See Career Profiles of Reluctant Entrepreneurs.2. For my Ask A Career Coach column, I responded to a reader who inquired about franchise ownership. I interviewed and profiled 11 happy franchise owners.

Five New Books for the Woman Who Does It All

Five New Books for the Woman Who Does It All There’s no question that we are all searching for the perfect work-life balance. As we become more involved in the political landscape of our communities, invested in social issues and interested in moving up in our careers, it can feel so overwhelming to do it all. These five books about strong women who have faced similar pressures and have come out on the other side feeling whole and fulfilled will leave you energized. These new books are sure to inspire you in your own journey. The Business of Being: Soul Purpose In and Out of the Workplace by Laurie Buchanan, PhD Author Laurie Buchanan believes that running your life is similar to running a business, putting together plans of action that will improve your life experience and overall success. In her latest book, Buchanan shows readers that there’s a way to merge the ways of self-help and business by investing in yourself and transforming your life for the better. For women who often feel like they’re juggling both the personal and professional aspects of their lives, The Business of Being is the book that will teach you how to incorporate your lucrative business practices into your real life and change the way you look at personal growth. Like She Owns the Place: Give Yourself the Gift of Confidence and Ignite Your Inner Magic by Cara Alwill Leyba Leyba pulled you in with her confidence building bestselling book Girl Code and now she’s back, ready to help you maintain that confidence. If we’re being honest, we’re thrown messages from all corners telling us that we have to win to be successful, have the latest hairstyle, makeup or biggest corner office to believe in our own self worth. Leyba breaks down her life experiences to help you learn how to spot toxic people and situations and gives you the tools to erase them from your experience. Push to Purpose: 50 Lessons and Insights From the Paths of the World’s Best Female Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Changemakers by Esra Ozturk After surviving a terrorist attack in Istanbul, Esra Ozturk felt the need to realign her life and priorities, focusing on the things that made her feel alive. She came up with a process to suss out the most important things to her and a plan to put them into action. If you’re having a hard time figuring out your place in the world or recovering from setbacks, Push to Purpose will empower you and get you back on track. Charlotte Walsh Likes To Win by Jo Piazza Charlotte Walsh knows what she wants and isn’t intimidated by the work it will take to get there. Her run for Senate has the potential to shift the political power in Congress which leads to some shady tactics by her opponents. And when long held secrets arise, she’ll find that they have the potential to destroy her campaign and her life. Charlotte will have to reconcile how badly she wants to win and the potential consequences that will bring in this new novel. Old In Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over by Nell Painter Nell Painter is proof that you’re never too old to follow your dreams. After an impressive career as a historian, Painter decided to return to college in her sixties to study painting. Her experience brought up an array of issues about how people treat others based on their ideas about age, looks and race. Painter’s absolute joy is infectious and her tenacity will inspire you.

Top Tips to Help You Create a Great Resume

Top Tips to Help You Create a Great ResumeResume-writing can be one of the most important and challenging tasks you'll ever face. While it is true that a lot of people do not have much to offer a company other than their name, there are still a lot of others out there who are able to create an awesome resume. Here are some of the top tips to keep in mind to help you create a great resume.First, you need to prepare your cover letter. A great resume will contain everything that you want on it; this means having a comprehensive cover letter that will show employers that you are one of the most qualified individuals to work for them. Don't forget to include the benefits you plan to bring to the company when you apply for the job, including past work experience and anything else that may prove advantageous.Next, you should consider how well your resume will make a good first impression. Your resume needs to be short and to the point but detailed enough that it shows your skills and abilit ies. You should also make sure that your resume can be read easily and that it looks professional. This means making sure that your resume has a professional font, a decent color scheme, and clear text.You should also highlight the skills and abilities that will get you the job in your resume, rather than writing about how you met the potential employer or what you did together. When writing about someone else, focus on their skills and qualifications that they can add to your position. This will give you an advantage over other candidates who could go after the same job.The last tip to remember about resume-writing is to make it appealing to employers. This means taking the time to make your resume look good and make sure it comes across as professional. It's not enough to know how to write a resume, you need to know how to get it to appeal to employers and prove that you are a competent candidate to take on the job. Employers are looking for experience, which is the biggest attrib ute that you can use to your advantage. Most companies today are looking for fresh people to join their team, and if you have lots of experience under your belt, you should find your way to the top of the pile. Try writing down some of your accomplishments on a list and thinking about how you could incorporate them into your resume.Finally, make sure your resume can stand on its own. You don't want it to look like it was written by just someone for a short job. It's always best to find someone to help you write your resume and ensure that it has the proper formatting, including headers, footers, and so on.This final tip to remember about resume-writing is that you can use this document to show the world how good you are. If you're able to improve on your skills and qualifications, you'll increase your chances of getting a better job. By keeping these tips in mind, you'll be able to get your resume to stand out from the rest and help to impress employers.

7 Fatal Resume Errors - CareerAlley

7 Fatal Resume Errors - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. My company was recently recruiting for an experienced hire (5-10 years) and I was given the task of reviewing resumes and recommending a short list of candidates to interview. The vast majority of resumes were very well written and had good formats. There were a few, however, that were just scary. Misspelled words, missing punctuation, poor content. There was one in particular that read as if it was a very first draft. You dont want to just make a good impression, you want to make a lasting impression. Your resume is your first (and hopefully not your last) chance to do that. Get your resume right and you stand a good chance at getting an interview. Where can it go wrong? Read on. 1. Misspellings and Grammatical Errors There is nothing that will get your resume discarded more quickly than errors. There is really no excuse these days for sending a resume (or any document for that matter) that has misspellings or grammatical errors. Spell check has been around forever and most word processing programs include a grammar checker. Read your resume several times before sending. The best piece of advice is to get someone to proofread it for you. 2. Resume Writers Im not saying that you should not use a[easyazon_link asin=1593577338 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=no]resume[/easyazon_link] writer. Professional resume writers can be extremely helpful and many times make the difference between a great resume and a piece of, well you get the point. If you decide to get help in writing your resume, make sure that they know all about you. Spend time talking with them so that they get a good understanding of your experience and the type of job you want to get. Just sending your information to someone who you expect will produce the perfect resume is a big mistake. Engage and own the process. 3. Not Focused You need to be specific about what youve done (your accomplishments) and the outcome (such as savings, improved sales, reduced errors, etc.). Something like worked in marketing does not really say anything. A focused sentence might say Created cost effective marketing campaigns for the head of Marketing. 4. Gaps in Your Resume Many people have had gaps in their employment. Mergers, bankruptcies, discontinued businesses, there are many reasons why you may have a period of unemployment. There are several ways you can handle this. The easiest way is to not use a chronological resume format. Any volunteer work or contract work you did during your period of unemployment should be included as well. 5. No Keywords Todays tip of the day. Resumes are scanned by most companies and job search sites. Hiring managers will look for resumes that include many of the keywords that are included in their job descriptions. While its important that you include your accomplishments on your resume, it is also important that you include keywords for your industry and job title. 6. A Politically Incorrect Email Address: Ive seen (and given) this advice before, and you would think that it was not necessary. But believe it or not, this is a very common mistake. I usually suggest that you create a new email address just for job search. Using some variation of your name is the best way to go. If your personal email address is something like [emailprotected], I would suggest using something else (even if you are very proud of your beer drinking prowess). 7. What You Do in Your Spare Time: Hiring managers want to know that you have interests outside of your job. Sports, camping, travel, etc. are all great hobbies. Avoid anything that might cause discrimination. Political organizations is a good example and should not be included on your resume. Review your resume and dont be a victim of these resume errors. Resume Tip: Include Keywords in Your Resume- Leverage the same keywords in your resume that are used in job descriptions for jobs where you want to apply. Also take a look at 150 Funniest Resume Mistakes, Bloopers and Blunders Ever. Funny stuff and worth a read. Book Review of the Day [easyazon_link asin=1570231958 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=no]Best KeyWords for Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews: Powerful Communication Tools for Success[/easyazon_link] Keywords are key (pun intended) if you want your resume to show up in searches. This book, by Wendy Enelow, will help you identify all of the keywords that you should include on your resume. [easyazon_image add_to_cart=default align=none asin=1570231958 cloaking=default height=160 localization=default locale=US nofollow=default new_window=default src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KNX8272GL._SL160_.jpg tag=caree07-20 width=109] We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by 7 Fatal Resume Errors - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Weve all experienced that yikes! moment in a job interview. Some question we could not answer or worse, giving some stupid answer. How about forgetting information on your own resume? These are the obvious mistakes which we will not soon forget (nor should we). Mistakes like this are always painful and very often they are fatal to our job search effort. So, just like Kaceys quote above, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. But what about the job search mistakes you didnt make yet? Or, maybe the job search mistakes you dont know youve made? 1. Not knowing anything about the company where you are interviewing Hopefully you are not just applying to every job that looks good. You should be focusing on the companies that are the best fit for your industry and job title (see # 10 below). Whether or not your interview is with a company that is on your job search plan or one that you had not considered, you must do your research on the company. In addition to getting some feedback on company culture and environment from your network (see #8 below), you should know as much as you can find out about the company and the interviewer(s). How to Build a Job Search Company Research Revisited 2. Not knowing why you are the right person for the job The hiring manager is trying to hire the best person for the job and if you are not it then you should not be on the interview. Youve read the job description and you think you are a great match be prepared to talk about that on your interview. Before the interview, you should cross reference your resume to the job description and be prepared to focus on your skills and experience that best match the job description. Think of specific achievements that will demonstrate you are the best person for the job. The Tough Interview Question: Why Should We Hire You? 3. Your references give you a bad reference Sounds crazy? Its not. You would be surprised how many people give references contacts that dont give them a good reference. Before adding contacts to your reference list you should have a conversation with them to ensure that they are comfortable giving a reference. No one should be surprised (least of all you) about a reference call. Needless to say, current managers and co-workers should not be on your list of references. Job Search Marketing Toolkit References 4. Giving out your work business card or using your work email address on your resume A job interview is not a business call, it is a personal career meeting. While the interviewer(s) may give you their business cards, dont give your business card (unless you own your own business). Additionally, dont use your work email address on your resume, cover letter or thank you note. And dont use your work email to correspond with recruiters and potential employers. 9 Reasons Why I Wont Hire You 5. Youve not googled yourself (lately or at all) While you might be very comfortable that there is nothing on any of your social networks that will embarrass you, you never know what might show up on the Internet with your name. Maybe youve been tagged in a compromising photo by a friend, or maybe you posted some political comment that might not be mainstream. There is also the possibility that someone who has a similar name to yours shows up when a search is done on you. While there is not much you can do (in the short term) about embarrassing information/pictures on the Internet, being aware of what is out there gives you the advantage of being in front of the issue and addressing it head on. Social Disaster is your Job Search Safe? 6. You did not spell check your resume There is no excuse for having spelling errors on any of your job search documents. While it is sometimes difficult to proofread your own work, not using the spell checker in your word processing software is just a really dumb mistake and may lead recruiters and potential employers to through your resume in the discard pile. Grammatical are more difficult to spot, but should also be absent from your resume. Ask a trusted friend or family member to read your resume. 7 Fatal Resume Errors 7. You spend all of your time applying to online jobs Job search engines can be addicting. While there is definitely a value to using job search engines as part of your job search plan (#10 below), they should not be the only tool you use. They tend to return lots of job openings that either exactly match or closely match your experience. If youve not properly filtered your results, there is a very real possibility that a not insignificant number of these opportunities do not actually exist or have already met their quota of responses (that is a topic for another post). 5 Tips to Help Maximize Your Job Search 8. You dont leverage your network Your network is your most important job search tool and should probably make up 30% to 50% of your job search plan. These are the people who know you best former managers, former co-workers, friend, business acquaintances, etc. Some of thee people will help you find leads and others will help with recommending your applications. Dont underestimate the value and power of your network. 5 Tips for Leveraging Social Media in Your Job Search 9. You dont sent a thank you note You may think that thank you notes are old school, but they are not. While a generic thank you note is a waste of time, a targeted thank you note can make all of the difference in you getting to the next round in your interview process. What, exactly, is a targeted thank you note? A targeted thank you note is a note that lets the interviewer(s) know that you listened during the interview (by repeating some of what you discussed) and its your opportunity to remind the interviewer why you are the best person for the job. Great Job Interview, Have You Said Thank You? 10. You dont have a job search plan You wouldnt drive somewhere without knowing how to get there and you shouldnt start your job search without a job search plan. Your job search plan should include a list of your target companies, your prioritized network (more on this in an upcoming post), recruiters who are focused on your industry and the overall approach to your job search. A focused job search plan will get you the best results in the shortest period of time. 5 Resources to get you Started on Your Job Search Action Plan Book Corner [easyazon_link asin=1440579059 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Knock em Dead 2015: The Ultimate Job Search Guide[/easyazon_link] We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by