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Job tip of the day

Even if your work plate already is full, you really shouldn’t say no when the boss approaches with additional duties.

That tidbit comes from the article “Do More with Less: The ‘New Normal’ at Work.”

Job tip of the day

If you’re stumped by a job-interviewer’s question, stall by asking her to clarify a portion of the question. This is a very effective strategy, because often the interview questions that stop job seekers in their tracks are too vague to be approached logically. Asking for clarification can make a molehill out of a mountain.

From “Worst Case Scenarios Survival Tactics for Job Seekers.”

Job tip of the day

“You can see being laid off as the worst thing that’s ever happened, or an opportunity to find something new that’s a great or better fit for you.”

For more, check out this article.

Now you can follow me on Twitter, where I am better about posting daily job tips. My handle is “HotJobs_editor”

Job tip of the day

Stay open to opportunities in new or related industries, companies of a different size, or in a different location.

From “Recruiter Rountable: Keys to Success in 2009.”

Notes on job numbers today: Unemployment hit 8.1% in February (4.1% for those with college degree). The economy lost 651K jobs during the month.  Roughly 3.3M jobs lost in the last six months.