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Guest post by Jacob Share who writes over at JobMob

JobMob had a terrific year in 2008 and bigger and better things are planned for 2009. I’ll let you be the judge as you take a look at some of the articles that JobMobbers found most helpful and enjoyable this past year.

January: 10 Tips to Successful Resume Posting on the Internet

Many people blindly post their resumes to job websites and forums. Here’s how to choose wisely so you can save yourself a lot of time, effort and pain on your job search.

February: Gigantic Tips Guide for Finding Jobs With LinkedIn

How can LinkedIn get you a job fast? This guide will tell you everything you need to know.

March: 36 Beautiful Resume Ideas That Work

Make your resume stand out by using a beautiful design that most people have never seen before. Here are some terrific resume ideas to inspire you.

April: 130 Positive Personality Adjectives For Your Next Job Interview

Could you could describe yourself in one word? In anticipation of that personality-testing job interview question, here’s some adjective help that will also make you happier.

May: 15 Causes of Job Search Depression and How To Prevent It

If you can recognize the potential causes and signs of job search depression, you may be able to limit the consequences or even prevent job search depression from happening to you altogether.

June: The Ultimate Global Guide to Job Salaries in 2008

One of the most common interview questions is about your job salary expectations. To help you be well prepared for that sensitive question, here’s a handy guide of free job salary resources by country.

July: 20 Best-ever Web Comics About the Job You Want to Leave

JobMob is all about helping you find your dream job. Of course, to do that, you’ll need to muster up the courage to leave the job you’re at. Taking the plunge can be tough, but these 20 excellent web comics should provide some much needed motivation and inspiration!

August: The Secret “So What?” Method To Resume Writing Success

Your resume is the key to a great career, so put in the appropriate effort to get it right. Asking yourself the right questions can make all the difference.

September: An Open Letter to the Recruiters of the World From Job Seekers Everywhere

No one likes to be ignored, least of all when it matters most. So why do job seekers get so few replies from recruiters?

October: 170+ Resources and Tips To Help Manage Your Reputation Online

Everything you need to manage your reputation online and get to any nasty Web surprises before they get to you.

November: The Beginner’s Guide To Finding A Job With Twitter

Twitter is the original micro-blogging service, created with the idea of posting updates via SMS or text messages. With millions of users and growing, how can you use Twitter to find your next job?

December: 15 Funniest Cartoons and Web Comics About Layoffs

Forget about the news for a few minutes and get some laughs at the expense of the layoffs being announced daily around the world during the economic crisis.

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Jacob Share is the job search expert who created JobMob, one of the biggest and oldest blogs in the world dedicated to helping people find jobs. The blog is filled with straight-talking advice based on real world experience and lots of humor. Subscribe to JobMob via RSS or email and follow Jacob on Twitter. If you know anyone who was just laid off and/or is job seeking, please tell them about JobMob.

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