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	<title>Unemployed in Des Moines</title>
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		<title>Iowa Workforce Development Moves Toward Online Communications</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2012/04/18/iowa-workforce-development-moves-toward-online-communications/</link>
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		<title>4 Secrets of Great Critical Thinkers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The best problem solvers see a complex problem through multiple lenses. Here&#8217;s how to become a better strategic thinker and leader yourself. This article by Inc. offers a good suggestion about rethinking your unemployment situation. Read the article.
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		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2012/04/18/4-secrets-of-great-critical-thinkers/</link>
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		<title>Have Hiring Practices Changed?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my top frustrations with being unemployed is never knowing the reason I didn’t get hired for a job I thought fit me perfectly.
I am a fan of the TV series, “MadMen”, the story about the advertising business in the 1960s. I was especially interested in the storyline of Peggy, former secretary promoted to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2012/04/02/have-hiring-practices-changed/</link>
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		<title>Motivation and the  Job Search</title>
		<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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		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2012/03/22/motivation-and-the-job-search/</link>
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		<title>Is it Worth Sending a Thank You Card After the Interview?</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2012/03/16/is-it-worth-sending-a-thank-you-card-after-the-interview/</link>
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		<title>7 Tips For Recent Grads When Working With Recruiters</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/29/7-tips-for-recent-grads-when-working-with-recruiters/</link>
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		<title>What If We Talked About Engagement Instead of Age?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Donna Svei is One of Monster&#8217;s &#8220;11 for 2011: Career Experts Who Can Help Your Job Search&#8221;
Humans love to develop ingroups and outgroups. They help us know who we are.
In the workplace, and in the job market, much of the inning and outing concerns age. Are you Gen X, Y, Z, or a Boomer?
Wrong question [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/27/what-if-we-talked-about-engagement-instead-of-age/</link>
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		<title>Job seekers subjected to social media background checks</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/25/job-seekers-subjected-to-social-media-background-checks/</link>
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		<title>5 Creative Ways to Showcase Your Resume Online</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/20/5-creative-ways-to-showcase-your-resume-online/</link>
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		<title>9 different ways to find a new job</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://unemployedindesmoines.com/2011/07/15/9-different-ways-to-find-a-new-job/</link>
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