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Three are real and two are not. Challenge yourself! In honor of April Fool's Day, we've rounded up three jobs you won't believe are actually real, along with two more that are pure fiction. Which is which? Read More » Careers in the Child Care Industry Many job opportunities exist for people who like children A variety of careers are available in the child care and education industry. The Most In-Demand Jobs Now Recruiters are aggressively trying to fill these positions Recruiters are turning to social media to poach talent. What 85% Of Recruiters Want You To Do Facebook can make you readily accessible to recruiters Employers want to connect with you.

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The 25 most difficult questions

The job interview is considered to be the most critical aspect of every expedition that brings you face-to- face with the future boss. One must prepare for it with the same tenacity and quickness as one does for a fencing tournament or a chess match. This article has been excerpted from "PARTING COMPANY: How to Survive the Loss of a Job and Find Another Successfully" by William J. Morin and James C. Cabrera. Morin is chairman and Cabrera is president of New York-based Drake Beam Morin, nation's major outplacement firm, which has opened offices in Philadelphia. 1. Since this is often the opening question in an interview, be extracareful that you don't run off at the mouth. 2. You should be able to discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy.

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The 10 Best Questions to Ask at a Job Interview

After 20 or 30 minutes, you’re asked: “Do you have any questions?” The worst thing you can do is ask, “What is it your company does?” (Hey, it has happened.) The next worst thing you can do is say, “Um, nope, I don’t have any questions.” [See 21 secrets to getting a job offer.] You need to ask some questions! Bottom line: Don’t make the interviewer do all the heavy lifting. [See 50 tips for surviving your worst work day.] So what should you ask? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. [See more career advice at the U.S.News Careers site.]