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		<title>A Response to the Ft. Hood Tragedy:  Crisis Management and HR</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/a-response-to-the-ft-hood-tragedy-crisis-management-and-hr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tragedy at Ft. Hood yesterday reminded me of a situation a psychologist friend worked on &#8211; it was a shooting in an office building in San Francisco and it was the first time I&#8217;d heard the term &#8216;workplace violence.&#8217;
How do we handle such situations?
There is care and compassion for those who have been injured, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=450&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid the Madoff Moment &#8211; Trust and Verify</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/trust-and-verify/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkeeffer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/?p=428</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An article in the Financial Times caught my eye, not just because it was about Bernard Madoff.  Turns out he was waiting to be caught &#8211; and several times thought his goose was cooked.
The auditors had a preconceived notion as to where a problem would be found.  Because their concept blinded them, they didn&#8217;t take [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=428&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Reference Checks vs. Background Checks</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/reference-checks-vs-background-checks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkeeffer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes we get confused about the difference between reference checks and background checks.
For employers and candidates alike, it&#8217;s important to be clear about each.
REFERENCE CHECKS
References given to a potential employer by a candidate are expected by both groups to provide positive feedback.  Sometimes it doesn&#8217;t work out that way, though.
Candidates: don&#8217;t assume that your references [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=406&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Get Hired in November and December</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/get-hired-in-november-and-december/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkeeffer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/?p=439</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When I worked writing resumes for Don Asher in San Francisco, I once asked him about the best months for snagging a job.  Of course he laughed.  What I found at Resume Righters was that November and December are great months for job seekers.  Sound counterintuitive?  Keep reading&#8230;
Once again, I have to hand it to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=439&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Welcoming Difference in the Workforce</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/welcoming-difference-in-the-workforce/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do our workplaces really welcome people who are different?
Laurie Ruettimann recently commented on this over at Punk Rock HR.  Her post on autism, Asperger&#8217;s and neurodiversity made me think.
People with Asperger&#8217;s can be very high-functioning in terms of actual work produced, yet may have difficulty with social interactions.  So team environments can present a challenge.  [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=411&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Speak Truth to Power</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/speak-truth-to-power/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkeeffer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past couple of weeks I&#8217;ve been watching a drama unfold at a highly visible nonprofit in my county.  I&#8217;d like to share what&#8217;s happened with you because there&#8217;s a lot to be learned from the situation.
Here&#8217;s the scene:  the ED of the nonprofit had a court case pending in Southern California.  It appears [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=404&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Only One Person Can Stop You &#8211; And That&#8217;s You</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/only-one-person-can-stop-you-and-thats-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/?p=382</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of what&#8217;s happening during your job search, keep in mind that the only person who can really stop you is yourself.
Are you rolling your eyes?  Stick with me here&#8230;
Of course the various people interviewing you during the process have input.  And when you speak with the supervisor, you know their vote will be huge.  [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=382&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Time: Think of Your Job as Your Most Valuable Asset</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/time-think-of-your-job-as-your-most-valuable-asset/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkeeffer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barbara Kiviat gets it &#8211; a year ago many of us viewed jobs as something we worked at while we waited for that killer idea we&#8217;d sell to venture capitalists.  No longer.
Your 401K has cratered, the house is &#8216;under water,&#8217; your diamonds and gold don&#8217;t appear to be holding their value and it&#8217;s been a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=397&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New York Times:  Xerox&#8217; Anne Mulcahy</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/new-york-times-xerox-anne-mulcahy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkeeffer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a broad background and adaptability? You win, says Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy.
The NYT has a great interview done by Adam Bryant with legendary Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy.  She and her management team have worked hard for many years to revitalize the company, succeeding in many areas against steep odds.
What stands out for me in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=393&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Unemployment &#8211; Work With It</title>
		<link>http://mintresumes.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/unemployment-work-with-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkeeffer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The folks at your state unemployment office could be your new best friends.

OK, they&#8217;re not like that.  Or at least they&#8217;re not wearing togas.
Make sure applying for unemployment is one of the first things you do after being laid-off.  Pay attention to the rules &#8211; this is one part of the government that has very [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mintresumes.wordpress.com&blog=5462552&post=389&subd=mintresumes&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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