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The AGC of Iowa Career Center offers industry articles to help heavy construction jobseekers find great career advice.

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You've been offered the job. . .but does it offer what you need?
You've made it past the interview and now you've been offered the job. You may think accepting the job is the easy part. But, when it comes to accepting a new position, you need to ask yourself what you are looking for besides salary.
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Resume - On the Fast Track
"I'll start looking for a new job as soon as I get my resume together." Sound familiar? And then, days and weeks pass with no progress on either - resume or job hunting. Don't put off looking for a new job just because you don't have the "perfect" resume. It doesn't have to be painful or time consuming.
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Tips for Posting Your Resume Online
Are you looking to make your job search not only easier, but also more successful? Then here's a tip: Stop using the newspaper and start using the Internet! Put your job search into high gear . . .
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Writing a Successful Resume
Your resume is your ticket into an interview. For your ticket to be valid you need to put extra effort into writing your resume. There are key points that all employers look for in a resume so make sure you are one of the job seekers who knows what they are!
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Conducting a Successful Job Search
It takes hard work, organization, dedication and a hands-on approach to selling yourself, your talents and experience. Here are ten great tips to help promote your talents and generate a successful job search.
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