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# job hunting
Neil Lennon would welcome the chance to resume his managerial career in Israel
The former Celtic boss made the admission ahead of Scotland’s 2022 World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park.
# job hunting
Zidane announces he's ready to return to work amid Man United links
The legendary Frenchman has been out of work since leaving European champions Real Madrid at the end of last season.
# what not to do
5 things NOT to do on LinkedIn when you're looking for a new job
From what to avoid in your profile photo, to how not to ask for a job.
# doughnut forget about me
This genius hid his CV in a box of doughnuts so it would actually get seen
And it worked!
Voices
Ignore the sexist advice - wear your engagement ring with pride, ladies
Lorraine Courtney takes issue with the advice that women shouldn’t wear their engagement rings to job interviews.
# motivated and driven
The meaningless buzzwords you should stop using on your CV right away
Step away from the thesaurus.
# bad connections
The 5 big mistakes you should never make on LinkedIn
No duck-face selfies, please.
Voices
Hunting for a job? Here are some tips (whether you're 25 or 50)
The cold, hard fact is that when you are looking for a job, you’re in sales – so sell yourself.
# fibbers
Olympic champion, assistant to the Prime Minister, Madonna's babysitter: The lies people tell on their CVs...
Stand out from the crowd, but not for all the wrong reasons, warn employers.
# funemployed
Irish lad makes brilliant video cover letter to find a job
Is this the way forward for job hunting?
# job fairy
Online payments company creates 10 new jobs
Willow Consulting specialises in online payments integration and ecommerce solutions.
# Jobseekers
Careers clinic: Get a reference... from your colleagues
A referral by a friend or colleague is one of the more fruitful avenues to explore in job hunting.
# Do U Like Dis?
Irish MEP wants EU-wide ban on employers seeking Facebook passwords
Phil Prendergast says a new law in Maryland, banning employers from seeking employees’ passwords, should be copied here.
# job hunting
Careers clinic: The Professional Unemployed - a phenomenon
They were in comfortable jobs before the recession took them out at the knees – and they don’t know how to apply for a job. Read more…
# Careers
Careers clinic: Playing for Ireland (how I got off the Live Register)
One man tells his story of losing a job after working consistently all his life – and how he did everything to get stuck back in… even with an income cut of €25,000.