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<description>All Things Employment covers every topic from finding a job,  getting promoted, and much more. It&#039;s hosted by renowned employment expert  Vickie Causa.</description>
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<title>Career Coaching and Counseling-All Things Employment:  Why would I need a career coach?</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie gets further into her discussion with career coach Pam Gruszka.  Among the topics discussed are the cost of a career coach and the duties of a career counselor.  For example, one may hire a career coach for the purpose of refining a resume.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Career Coaching and Counseling-All Things Employment:  More with Pam Gruszka</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie continues her discussion with Pam Gruszka.  They speak about how to find a career coach and the proper credentials a career counselor.  Career coaches can reference previous work experience when helping clients.  Pam and Vickie also explain the importance of social networking sites for job seekers.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:49:46 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Career Coaching and Counseling-All Things Employment:  Meeting with a career coach</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this premiere episode of the show, Vickie discusses her background as an HR professional and the services offered by her company, Causa Associates.  She also explains how to hunt for a job in the current economic climate and the importance of networking in business.  Vickie welcomes her guest, career coach Pam Gruszka, to the show.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:49:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Resumes for a Tough Job Market-How do I find my next job?</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie discusses various sources for finding a new job.  This includes the importance of networking.  She explains that 80% of job opportunities are found through networking and "the hidden job market."]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:21 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Resumes for a Tough Job Market-Preparing for a possible career change</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie outlines what is important to consider when weighing a career change.  She talks about the need to check whether you will need to obtain additonal education to allow for changing careers.  Also, she explains the importance of organizing your job search.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Resumes for a Tough Job Market-How to handle unemployment</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie discusses the ways to cope with unemployment.  She explains the steps to follow after one loses their job.  Also, she talks about the importance of thinking through want you want out of your next employment opportunity.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Keys to a Winning Resume-To Tell The Truth</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie explains why your resume should never, ever contain a lie (but can contain an embellishment- and there is a difference!),  because there will be consequences.  Then, the three questions your cover letter should always answer.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:52:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Keys to a Winning Resume-Your Personal Marketing Campaign</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie goes into detail on your most important marketing tool: your resume.  Learn what it should look like, what it should contain, what it should say.  And most importantly of all, what it shouldnt say.  Also, why you need to check, double-check, and triple-check that resume!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:52:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Keys to a Winning Resume-Understanding Unemployment Benefits</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are layoffs coming at your workplace?  You need to take action now.  Vickie explains why you need to get a handle on what your severance package contains, as well as why you need to file for unemployment even if you have a severance package.   Plus, a true and false quiz about your resume, including the 2 things no resume should ever contain.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:52:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Careers in Education-Finding a Job in Education</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Considering a career change into education?  Geri outlines the pros and the cons of making that decision, and how to determine if you are right for the profession.  And if you think the school day ends for teachers at the final bell, think again!]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Careers in Education-Teaching as a Profession</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Geri O'Rourke talks about her decision to work in education, and some of the early challenges she faced in her career.   She also talks about how she handled being unemployed, finding a new job and the value of networking.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Careers in Education-Resume and Interview Tips</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie reviews some of the main points from our past programs on compiling and creating your resume, as well as what to expect from your job interview.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Using the Social Networks-Other Places To Visit</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joan talks about some other social networking sites to try outside of Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.  Plus, should you be listing your social networks on your business cards?]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:52:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Using the Social Networks-Social Networking and Job Hunting</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joan and Vickie discuss the differences between Facebook and Linkedin, and how you can use Linkedin to find a job.  Joan also talks about some of the security concerns that arise while you are using social networking.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:52:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Using the Social Networks-The World of Social Networking</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Career coach Joan Schram discusses how social networking and media sites help businesses, your ability to network, and in your search for a job.  She also talks about why someone would need a career coach, and what one could do for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:52:36 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Search Firms - Separating Fact from Fiction-Where should job seekers look?</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In her final segment with Bob Bellantoni, Vickie asks Bob whether some job seekers have advantages over others.  In this current economy, are some industries hiring more frequently than others?  Also, Bob stresses that as grim as the economy is; people should not give up on their searches.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:41 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Search Firms - Separating Fact from Fiction-The changing landscape of  the workplace</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie continues her discussion with Bob Bellantoni.  He talks about how the current economic situation has affected the way that job searches are conducted.  Also, he discusses how job seekers can distinguish themselves from others.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:37 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Search Firms - Separating Fact from Fiction-The role of an executive recruiter</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie welcomes Bob Bellantoni to the show.  Bellantonis company is called Trading Places Executive Search,  In this segment, he explains the difference between an executive search firm and other head hunters.  In addition, he informs listeners that there are many opportunities out there despite several waves of layoffs at companies.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Opening the Mailbag-Listener Questions</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this segment, Vickie answers emails from listeners.  She gives listeners tips for negotiating a salary.  In addition, she talks about which openings require a traditional resume and which do not have this requirement.  Also, she discusses the importance of dressing properly for an interview.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Opening the Mailbag-Understanding Furloughs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Furloughs are the topic for much of this segment.  Vickie answers listeners questions about the subject.  She explains what is involved in a furlough and what questions should be asked by an employee following a furlough.  In addition, Vickie talks about the legitimacy of jobs posted on the web.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:54 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Opening the Mailbag-Toastmasters</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this segment, Vickie talks about a program that she feels very strongly about, Toastmasters.  It is a program that works to improve presentation skills.  She talks about how important it is to sell yourself in a job interview.  Vickie believes that Toastmasters can help you better present yourself for a prospective employer.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:49 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Targeted Selection and Behavior Based Interviewing-All Things Employment:  A Successful Interview</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carol outlines the keys for a successful interview.  They discuss this topic from the perspective of the hiring manager.  They talk what is proper etiquette for a hiring manager during an interview and what are appropriate questions for a hiring manager to ask a candidate.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:52:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Targeted Selection and Behavior Based Interviewing-All Things Employment:  What To Expect in Your Interview</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this segment, Carol talks about what are appropriate questions for an employer to pose to a candidate during an interview.  Also, they talk about the most successful questions and answers that can be given during an interview.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:56 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Targeted Selection and Behavior Based Interviewing-All Things Employment:  Interview Prep</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie welcomes HR professional Carol Celeste to the show.  Vickie and Carol discuss how employers need to prepare for interviews and the science of interviewing.  They talk about how important the interview process is for employers because, at times, they may need to sift through 400-500 resumes received in response to a posted opening.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:51:51 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Inside the Interview-All Things Employment:  The Tough Questions</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vickie and her guests discuss the tough questions that many people have trouble answering, what they really mean, and the best ways to answer them.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Inside the Interview-All Things Employment: The Real Answers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes the simplest answer isnt the right answer. Vickie, Carol and Pam identify certain types of questions where the interviewer may be looking for a certain type on answer.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:34 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Inside the Interview-All Things Employment:  The Nuances of the Interview Questions</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When an interviewer asks you a question, what are they REALLY asking you? Vickie, along with HR professionals Carol Celeste and Pam Gruszka talks about the answers the interviewer is really looking for and the true meaning of the questions.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Break the Gossip Chain-All Things Employment:  Women, Gossip and The Workplace</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible for a group of women to work together, and not gossip?  Julie addresses that question, and the problem of gossiping via the social networks.  She also talks about moving gossip out of the workplace, and some constructive ways to try & end gossip.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:49:27 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Break the Gossip Chain-All Things Employment:  How to Break the Gossip Chain</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Julie identifies the most destructive forms of workplace gossip, and why bosses have such a hard time eliminating gossip from the office.  She also has suggestions to lessen workplace gossip, including the use of positive gossip, and talks about the ineffective ways of cutting out the rumor mill.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:49:22 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Break the Gossip Chain-All Things Employment:  Workplace Gossip</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Julie discusses the gossip problem in the workplace, and why it is such a problem.  They also talk about why it is so hard for workers to stop gossiping, and the most common forms of workplace gossip.]]></itunes:summary>
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