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Are you one of those job seekers who have been sending far too many resumes and been hit with far too many disappointment? The problem may not lie with your qualification or skills set.

Six questions that almost nobody asks when applying for a job. These simple questions are critical to understand whether or not you are suited for it.

When seeking for a job, you need to get your resume ready. A resume can also be referred to as a Curriculum Vitae (Latin for “course of life”) or CV. Having a personal resume webpage makes it easier for potential employers to find and access your resume (by giving them the URL or through search engines). The Web page resume can be read, printed, bookmarked for later review on any computer connected to the internet.

The job market isn't about to right itself, but aggressive job-searchers can improve their lot by using two potent resources: their friends and their computers. Last year, FastCompany.com told you about the growth sectors for the next decade. No changes there, unfortunately. In 2010, you'll need to innovate if you want to participate. We can help with our shovel-ready job search toolkit.

It's something we're all looking for - the perfect solution that will minimize our work life while still getting the stuff done that we need to get done. Well, that one solution doesn't exist, but with a combination of strategies, you can get to where you want to be.

In some cases, telephone interviews are a way for employers to “pre-screen” possible job candidates before they are granted an in-person interview. In other cases, employers will conduct the full interview over the phone.