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Created by Jennifer Lang Sep 8, 2008 at 4:55pm. Last updated by Jennifer Lang Sep. 15, 2008.

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Robert I've just updated my blog. May you have a very good day.
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Hello Everyone . I hope that you are doing well today. For the last two days, I've had a bad run in with a sinus infection. Today, I am feeling a lot better. How are things going with you? How was your weekend? . Sunday, I got onto the Internet and…
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Robert If you have time please read my blog.
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Pat Jewett

The History of Health Care

Ok, so we, as a country, are about to spend billions of dollars on Short term health and Medical insurance plans for every citizen. Yet I wonder what is the history of health insurance? Why did it even come into existence? I imagine some smart accountant thought it up a long time ago, but I don't have a clue. When wa… Continue

Posted by Pat Jewett on September 22, 2009 at 9:53pm

Everything Considered - A blog by Greg Collard

Following two attorneys in career transition: Read Jeff Steiner's Blog

Don't Lose Track of Your Resume

As I continue my job search, I remember that it is important not to dilute my resume by sending it out to every recruiter and every job I see on the Internet. I am very selective about where I send my resume and in this market, I’m extremely cautious with every job posting that I see. The resume is really all that we have to differentiate and present ourselves to employers, so we can’t afford to lose control of that document. It’s important to know where your resume is at all times – because onc…

Following two attorneys in career transition: Read Sam Smith's Blog

Employ Yourself

A friend of mine recently told me, "there are too many lawyers and not enough legal work." Being the eternal optimist, I summarily dismissed this comment and continued applying for jobs.

Here are some of the things I did that worked (to some degree):


1. I contacted a select few recruiters who were referred to me by someone I trusted. I interviewed them to make sure they were knowledgeable, trustworthy and not just fishing for resumes.

2. I changed my profile on facebook, LinkedIn and T…

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Jennifer Lang

Charlotte: On the way to becoming...? You tell us 2 Replies

Next Tuesday, September 1, WFAE will host a Public Conversation on Charlotte's future. The event will also serve as a Charlotte Talks program. We're calling "Charlotte: On the way to becoming...?" I…

Started by Jennifer Lang in WFAE Wants to Know.... Last reply by Grady Lee Howard Jan 6.

 
 

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