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		<title>Iowa Workforce Development Moves Toward Online Communications</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2012/04/18/iowa-workforce-development-moves-toward-online-communications/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joann Schissel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to bring faster customer service, Iowa Workforce Development announced that all walk-in customers at 430 E. Grand in Des Moines will be redirected to use the telephone helpline or the online services for their unemployment needs. However, in a decision made on Monday, April 16, Iowans visiting the Des Moines unemployment office [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Motivation and the  Job Search</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2012/03/22/motivation-and-the-job-search/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joann Schissel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just read an article in the *Phoenix Focus* about staying motivated during a job search. Nothing really surprising in the article, but it’s good to be reminded about what we can do every day to help keep those negative thoughts away. 
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		<title>Is it Worth Sending a Thank You Card After the Interview?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joann Schissel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don’t be discouraged if you interview with a hiring manager and you don’t get the job.  You may have made a good impression but just wasn’t right for that particular role. This happened to me recently. I had interviewed with the hiring manager as well as some other decision makers at a large retailer.
I routinely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Tips For Recent Grads When Working With Recruiters</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/29/7-tips-for-recent-grads-when-working-with-recruiters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crissanka Christadoss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ken Sundheim runs KAS Sales Recruiter, Marketing Recruitment Boston, Recruiters NYC, Executive Recruiters Chicago, Staffing Agency Los Angele. 
After graduating college or right before getting their diploma many  entry-level job seekers are exposed to recruiters for the first time.  One of the main reasons for this is that many career centers are not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Job seekers subjected to social media background checks</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/25/job-seekers-subjected-to-social-media-background-checks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crissanka Christadoss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simply Zesty is a company that helps you punch above your weight with  smart marketing. The company was founded by Niall Harbison and Lauren  Fisher. Here we share our tips on how to grow your company using free  online tools. The post by Lauren Fisher.
The  difficulty comes down to the fact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Creative Ways to Showcase Your Resume Online</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/20/5-creative-ways-to-showcase-your-resume-online/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crissanka Christadoss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If it’s appropriate for your industry, an out-of-the-box resume could help you stand out
By Alexis Grant, US News
If you&#8217;re applying for a job that requires creativity, innovative thinking, or problem-solving, one  way to make yourself stand out is through a unique digital resume.  Showcasing your resume online can not only help you emphasize [...]]]></description>
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		<title>9 different ways to find a new job</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/15/9-different-ways-to-find-a-new-job/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crissanka Christadoss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Janet Fowler
The old days of finding a job right out of  school and sticking with it until retirement are certainly in the past.  In these modern times, people have become more adept at locating new job  opportunities. But some of the more traditional tactics have started to  fade in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What not to do while Job Hunting</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/13/what-not-to-do-while-job-hunting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crissanka Christadoss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marvin Walberg is a job search coach. Contact him at  mwalberg(at)bellsouth.net, marvinwalberg.blogspot.com, or PO Box 43056,  Birmingham, AL 35243
Recent reports show that the job market is showing signs of life,  though unemployment will remain high for years. So it&#8217;s vital for job  seekers to know what to do and what NOT [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Jumpstart Your Job Search Despite Lackluster Market Improvement</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/11/how-to-jumpstart-your-job-search-despite-lackluster-market-improvement/</link>
		<comments>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/11/how-to-jumpstart-your-job-search-despite-lackluster-market-improvement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crissanka Christadoss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexandra Levit’s goal is to help people find meaningful jobs &#8211; quickly and simply &#8211; and to succeed beyond measure once they get there. A former nationally syndicated columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Alexandra has authored several books, including the bestselling They Don&#8217;t Teach Corporate in College, How&#8217;d You Score That Gig?, Success for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Worst Handshake Ever.</title>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/08/the-worst-handshake-ever/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crissanka Christadoss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The wooden hand was cold and clammy. It lacked personality and any sort of human qualities.
I used to think that a handshake was no big deal, why practice something so mundane? After my experience shaking hands with, what it seemed like to me, a human robot I changed my mind.
I had just moved to Des [...]]]></description>
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