Category Archives: Job Hunting

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012 ed.

Posted on 2011/09/01 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

There has been an interesting upturn in resumes for people who are looking for new work environments, here, and lots of enthusiasm. The unemployment rate for North Dakota, July 2011, was 3.3%, and that’s exciting news for people looking for … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar expansion

Posted on 2011/08/02 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

I read in the Forum online that Caterpillar in West Fargo is expanding its plant and plans to add 250 new jobs over the next three years. Exciting news for people looking for this type of work! I feel so … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Job Search

Posted on 2011/03/28 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

At my Facebook page, I recently posted links to articles that address various aspects of using social media for job search. They cover both what not to do and how to use social media to your advantage. Networking is still … Continue reading →

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Got my copy of 2010 Parachute

Posted on 2010/07/27 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

I finally ordered my own copy of the current What Color Is Your Parachute? and looked through it, last night. It’s really an exciting book. I noted that the author has recommended many of the same sites I frequent, and … Continue reading →

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What Color Is Your Parachute?

Posted on 2010/06/28 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

I first started writing resumes for a living when I decided to take advantage of a severance option while Norwest Corporation was going through corporate reorganization during the 1980s. One benefit of the severance package was a training seminar that … Continue reading →

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