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		<title>CyberSecurity – Job Security</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/07/cyber-security-job-security/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cyberattacks]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With cyberattacks on the rise in 2009, the FBI now considers such attacks to be the third greatest risk for our country, following nuclear war and weapons of mass destruction.  The fear of “Cybergeddon” has lead to government agencies and private companies alike recruiting experts in the field of security.  Obama is in the process [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of ICT</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/07/the-importance-of-ict/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:52:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, we’ve been discussing a lot about virtualization and how cost-effective and important it is.  During my quest for knowledge on the subject, I discovered that Digital literacy is not only crucial for companies, but many leaders think it is also critical for the whole world economy.
 
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is a term used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Opportunities Arise with Cloud Computing</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/07/opportunities-arise-with-cloud-computing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SOA]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cloud computing is a new buzzword in IT.  So what is it and how can it affect your career?  Here are some of the basics of what it is and the skills that are involved.
 
Cloud computing is basically just the ability to leverage new platforms and resources that you don’t happen to own.  It goes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resume Formatting</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/07/resume-formatting/</link>
		<comments>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/07/resume-formatting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://careertalkjdr.com/?p=267</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since online job marketing and searching has become so popular, some of the old rules of resume writing have changed.  Resume experts used to advise that you add your own personal flare and character to the resume.  These days, any formatting used to add such character can wreak havoc on your resume when it is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are There Jobs Out There?</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/06/are-there-jobs-out-there/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corporate career sites]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hiring]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mass layoffs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days, the news is filled with negative stories about the economy and employment.  You hear a lot about the less than 10% of people out of work, but very little focus on the 90% who have jobs.  The media also reports often about the companies with mass layoffs, but rarely mention companies who are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cutting Expenses in Hard Times</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/06/cutting-expenses-in-hard-times/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://careertalkjdr.com/?p=261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The recent economy has resulted in a nationwide “tightening” of budgets for people of all financial levels.  We all understand that elimination of unnecessary expenses, like going to the movies or out-to-eat, is essential to many during these tough times.  But what if you are unemployed or are struggling beyond cutting out the “extras”?  Here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Addressing the Out-of-Work Gap</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/06/addressing-the-out-of-work-gap/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[certification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicole Johnson]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[unemployed]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As many know these days, maintaining a top resume can mean the difference between snagging an interview and ending up in the trash can.  However, what if you have been unemployed for a period of time and that is the first thing seen on your chronological resume?  There are a few ways of handling your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Going Green</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/06/going-green/</link>
		<comments>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/06/going-green/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy costs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[going green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green alternatives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicole Johnson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power efficiency]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today, there is a large focus on the environment that has crossed over into business, with major companies around the world participating in new efforts to decrease waste and extra power usage.  Here at JDR, located in the International Paper Towers, we have started participating ourselves, with recycling receptacles for cans, plastic and paper throughout [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acing the First Day</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/06/acing-the-first-day/</link>
		<comments>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/06/acing-the-first-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[first impressions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new job]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://careertalkjdr.com/?p=253</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The first day on a new job can be very nerve racking, but it is important to remember that your first impressions can be lasting ones.  So how do you cool your nerves and ace that first day on the job?
 
First off, if you can, take a little time off before starting the new job [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recruiting and Relationship Building</title>
		<link>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/05/recruiting-and-relationship-building/</link>
		<comments>http://careertalkjdr.com/2009/05/recruiting-and-relationship-building/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 20:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://careertalkjdr.com/?p=192</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most employers and hiring officials spend a good portion of their time and resources in the hiring process.  The time invested and costs of sourcing top candidates for key positions are significant.  Companies and managers go to great lengths to try to entice the best professionals to come on board their organization, instead of the [...]]]></description>
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