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This is another career event that’s worth attending. For those job seekers near or living in the area, there will be a tech career fair in Detroit this Wednesday, DetNews.com announces.

The tech career fair is expected to gather more than 50 employers in various industries and around 1,000 job seekers are seen to converge on the venue. Among the big and famous companies participating are Eastern Michigan University, Compuware, State Farm Insurance and the U.S. Air Force.

So, what are you waiting for? Take advantage of this opportunity to meet a lot of the players in such big industries as engineering, life science, hospitality and tourism, insurance and real estate, among others.

For more information, you may call (313) 466-6913 or visit www.wishdetroit.com.

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Just as career success is measured by the money you make and the important tasks you accomplish, career security is measured by the pursuit of continuing education. This may sound a bit preachy, but education is really of greater importance today than ever before. To ensure a career security in this time of economic slowdown, getting more education is your best defense.

You may opt to enroll in a masteral program that can give your resume a more definitive value. In doing so, why not explore other forms of learning such as distance education which is popular these days? It will not only give your academic comeback a new twist but also make it more adventurous as well.

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Whether you have an athletic body or simply an athletic mind, a career that’s related to those qualities can be the start of something big for you. If you happen to love sports and can write about a sports event, then why not consider taking your skill to the next level? That is, by working as a sports writer.

Sports news are usually read in newspaper. With the advent of the Internet, they can now be read online at the comforts of one’s wi-fi or dial-up connection. This phenomenon has given sports writers a wider venue to showcase their work. Their ability to make every sports event interesting is a gift that not everyone possesses. If you’re someone who has it, don’t waste time and show your skill to the world.

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About.com has an article that shares four insightful tips to get started in the field.

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With the U.S. economy slowing down this year, layoffs have become a trend. I see two reasons for this, it’s either companies are putting their cost-cutting efforts into practice or they want to ensure profitability and competitiveness. Whether you like it or not, layoffs are real and for those workers who may be facing it, now is the time to learn how to cope with the situation.

First, never panic. Losing a job may be stressful and catastrophic, but it doesn’t mean the end of the world. After doing some reflection, it’s time to recover. Do that by updating your resume or going back to school to get higher education. You had work before and it’s a guarantee that you can find one again. Time is your only enemy in this situation and the faster you act to get a new job, the better.

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Last month, I wrote a post that gives some tips when finding writing jobs. I hope my freelance writer-readers out there benefited from it. Now, I’ve got something for you again. This time, I’m taking you to the places in cyberspace where writing jobs can be found- job sites.

Obviously, it doesn’t follow that getting to job sites is a sure way to employment. It still depends on how qualified you are and how much hard work you put in your every job application that determine your employability. But then, getting to the right job sites can also be the start of something big.

Here are some of the good online job sites for freelance writers that I’ve discovered:

1. Journalism Jobs
2. Media Bistro
3. Write Jobs

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Books are a wellspring of knowledge. Reading them is always beneficial to one’s emotional and intellectual growth. Especially for the career-oriented individuals, reading books usually becomes a habit since these people constantly seek knowledge that could help them learn more and achieve more in their careers.

Whether you want to learn new leadership skills, cope with your new work environment, switch to a new job, find employment, assess your career or even create a new career plan, career books are still your best resource. They offer new insights and serve as an efficient guide in discovering or rediscovering your purpose in life.

Here’s a good list of career books from About.com that will surely bring new perspectives in your career.

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