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• Small Business: Top 10 productivity tips in the office and on the go

  17 May 2011

  If you're a small business owner, you're probably always on the lookout for resources to help you run your business more easily. Whether you're a Windows fan or a Mac lover, the following 10 tips and tricks from the Office team will help you get more done whether you're in the office or on the go. Top...
• Use mail merge to streamline mass mailings

  11 Apr 2011

  Today's post about using mail merge to create a mass mailing is contributed by Kristin Beck, a writer and editor for Office.com . Many of you want to know more about how to set up and run a mail merge. Mail merge streamlines the mass-mailing process by allowing you to send out a set of documents or messages...
• Returning veterans: jobs, education, and community with social networking

  23 Sep 2009

  Dear veterans, job-seekers, and veteran students, The people returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan are looking for opportunities for jobs and education. They're also seeking to re-integrate into mainstream society. With social networking, there are many ways to feel understood, appreciated, and...
• Money is nearby: you can find it

  16 Sep 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, We're told the Recession is over, but it seems to me that lots of people still need cash. I've found some ways that people are making money locally. Scrip - Some local communities printing their own money (true!), sometimes 95 cents on the dollar: Detroit, MI Cheers, Ithaca...
• Clean energy jobs: training and opportunities

  9 Sep 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, Clean energy is our future, for jobs and a better quality of life for everyone. The good news is that Recovery Act money is flowing faster out the door to manufacturing jobs, with a 30% tax credit for energy manufacturing industries, namely to green energy. Not sure about...
• Students and grads: avoid credit-card debt and find work

  2 Sep 2009

  Dear readers, job-seekers, students and graduates, Don't let my generation's poor management of its money be your guide; be smart and get started with organized personal finance and the other necessary investment: networking to find a job. Both endeavors will serve you well. This year marks passage of...
• Adult education: where do you want to go?

  26 Aug 2009

  Dear readers and job seekers, Adult education, or continuing education, can get you promoted, away from a boring job, or get you on a track to your dream job. I've found some resources for you, including job outlook information by state , but also came across good questions to ask yourself: What are...
• Internships: not just for students any more

  12 Aug 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, We've all had to reconsider our career paths. It's not easy to leave a familiar place, but there are ways to learn about a new path, or get needed help: Internships. These days age doesn't matter, in fact, mid-career folks are sought after as much as the twenty-somethings...
• Education for jobs: for veterans and for you

  5 Aug 2009

  Dear readers and job seekers, On August 1st, 2009 the largest GI Bill was passed since World War II. This financial support for education and housing is good news for veterans, their families and everyone's future. People coming home from Iraq, and other duties, have numerous challenges and now there...
• Job stress: keep it manageable and reduce problems

  29 Jul 2009

  Dear readers and those feeling a bit stuck in their jobs: Everyone talks about being grateful for the job they have. However, that doesn't mean we necessarily like that job. That stress can effect your health, relationships, and your employment. Here are some handy tips for staying less stressed and...
• Show me the money: grants, loans, and support for jobs and education

  22 Jul 2009

  Dear readers and job seekers, Be you a student, small-business owner, veteran, grant-writer, or someone wanting to start a business, there could be money out there for you. You need a smart idea, excellent study habits, and the willingness to fill out forms. Grants.gov - Find and apply for federal government...
• Your career and recovery: options for education, auto workers, and home owners

  15 Jul 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, Good news on the job-hunt front is that President Obama is unveiling his new initiative to invest $12 billion in community colleges over the next 10 years. Auto workers have some new options to discover and homeowners have a site to check out for information about refinancing...
• Senior jobs: older workers adding value

  10 Jul 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, 69% of workers over age 55 plan to work beyond retirement, making 50-plus folks one of the fastest growing labor groups in the US. They're supplementing retirement income, working in jobs that inspire them, and starting new careers. I found some good information and resources...
• From active duty to civilian careers: jobs for veterans

  1 Jul 2009

  Dear readers and job seekers, veterans from Iraq start coming home this month and there will be many of them searching for jobs as they transition to civilian life. I'd like to welcome them back with some resources to help with new challenges. Helmets to Hardhats - Military, reservists, and guardsmen...
• Plan your summer getaway...and your return (the Crabby way)

  19 Jun 2009

  (Read more Crabby Office Lady columns ) When you work for a living, you MUST get away from the office once in a while. With a few of my tips and some helpful templates, create a vacation plan, prepare your colleagues for your time away, and then make a smooth return . A couple of years ago I wrote a...
• In-demand occupations: jobs for your future

  17 Jun 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, Good news: your tax dollars are being put to good use by the US Dept of Labor and US Dept of Education, which collaborated to generate a list of the top-50 occupations that are expected to be needed for quite some time. These are the top ten: 1. Registered nurses (RN) -...
• Be your own Top Chef with Office templates

  12 Jun 2009

  By Crabby Office Lady You're a foodie and everyone knows and enjoys that about you. You can bring home the bacon (or is that pancetta?), fry it up in a pan (copper of course), and wrap it around some seared scallops... Have I got some fresh and juicy templates for you to devour. Whether you are a fabulous...
• Where the jobs are

  10 Jun 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, there is work to be found in the US of A! This week I've conducted semi-scientific investigative work to see where work can be found and in what industries. Where are the jobs? Looking at maps on Web sites that show job postings per 1000 people, you can see that Washington...
• Crabby's criteria for effective meetings

  5 Jun 2009

  So you want to call a meeting. What's the best way to do it? And once everyone is gathered together and staring at you, anticipating your pearls of wisdom, what's next? It's your meeting and you have every right to run it how you please, right? I suppose so, and everyone has a unique style of leading...
• Women's labor: finding the right career path

  3 Jun 2009

  Dear readers and job-seekers, today's post is the final chapter in series on women making career choices, rising from the ashes of lay-offs, and finding positive outcomes from situations that seemed less-than-optimal. I've found these stories inspirational and impressive. Wendy (Portland, OR) - I left...