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The secret to finding a great job

Think you can get a good job by blindly sending your resume into human resources and waiting for the phone to ring? Sure, and you're going to be Apple's next CEO, hook up with Scarlett Johansson or David Beckham and live happily ever after.

If you'd like to know how it works in the real world, read on.

I know what you're saying: your job function is in demand, you've never had trouble getting a job before, or you're a top executive who doesn't need advice. That may be true, but a lot can happen over the course of your working life. Your fortunes may change, the market may change, or you may even change career direction.

In any case, there will likely come a time when you will need some advice on how to efficiently land a great job.

For that occasion, here are five inside rules for improving your odds of finding a good, satisfying job as quickly as possible. And no, this isn't about resumes. Having a good resume is par for the course. All I'll say about that is keep it brief - one page if your career is less than ten years, two pages max.… Read more

PayScale, a job seeker's best friend

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Americans have always been forced to play guessing games about their market worth. Job seekers or those who suspect they're underpaid should visit PayScale.com.

The Seattle-based company operates a Web site where anyone can supply details about their compensation and the service will tell them how it stacks up against peers.

Employees have typically dug up info on pay scales by asking friends employed in the same field--an inexact and frustratingly limited amount of information. Who knows if Joe or Sue is telling the truth?

"This throws light on information that has always been … Read more

Lawyers' words are kerosene on the flaming H-1B bonfire

Much of life is timing. And in this case we have video of lawyers saying things that will only add more fuel to the already burning issues of immigration and controversial H-1B visas.

Speaking to his law firm's clients, Lawrence Lebowitz advises them, "Our goal is clearly not to find a qualified and interested U.S. worker. And that, in a sense, that sounds funny, but it's what we're trying to do here."

A lawyer working with Lebowitz outlines what employers may have to do if a qualified U.S. citizen does apply for a … Read more