Nancy Mann Jackson

Florence, AL

Nancy Mann Jackson is an award-winning journalist and corporate communicator who writes regularly about small business, parenting and workplace issues. Since 2001, she has worked as a freelance writer and has written hundreds of articles for publications including Working Mother, CNNMoney.com, Entrepreneur.com, MyBusiness and dozens of others. She also writes and edits annual reports, blogs, and newsletters for companies in industries including finance, technology and construction. Nancy is also a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

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Recent Posts by Nancy

4 Tips For The Best Life In & Out Of Work

Do you feel stuck in your work life? Afraid of a layoff, worried about income, scared to make a change in the midst of a tricky economy? If so, you’re not alone. But you also don’t have to stay stuck. By figuring out your own unique energies and special skills, you can make your work matter, better connect with opportunities that are right for you, and make a difference in your workplace and in the lives of people around you. In her new book, Bring Your Superpowers to Work: Your Guide to More Clarity, Confidence and Control, career coach Darcy Eikenberg says we all need to spend a little time channeling our childhood selves, who believed we could don a red cape and change the world.

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How To Get The Most Out Of References In A Social Media World

Once upon a time, a potential employer looked at your resume to find the references you’d hand-picked to represent you, picked up the phone, and usually got the glowing reviews you knew you could expect. (That’s why you picked those references, right?) Now, in the days of LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+, a hiring manager has a number of additional tools at his or her disposal to check you out before hiring you.

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Why You Should Consider Temporary Work

If you’re looking for a full-time job, you may not even consider taking a temporary position. But maybe you should, because more and more companies are looking for temporary workers.

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5 Tips To Overcome Long-Term Unemployment

In December, 13.1 million Americans were unemployed, and 5.6 million of those were long-term unemployed, meaning they had been without a job for more than 27 weeks, according to U.S. Department of Labor figures. The long-term unemployed accounted for more than 40 percent of all unemployed workers. As the economy continues to drag, the group of people who have been without a job for weeks and months on end seems to continue growing. And it can seem like finding a job becomes more difficult the longer you remain without one. But it’s not hopeless.

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Best Jobs For The 21st Century

The New Year is just around the corner, and maybe 2012 will be the year you finally pursue that career change you’ve been considering for a long time. Still unsure which career field to pursue? According to Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., career expert and author of numerous career guides, these are the top 10 best jobs for 21st century, ranked by the best combination of pay, growth and openings.

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4 Tips: Leveraging The Holidays For Your Job Search

Because everyone lets their guard down a little bit during the holidays, the next couple of weeks can be a great time to throw your hat into the ring. Here are four ways to leverage the holidays to advance your job search.

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How Mobile Technology Is Changing The Job Search Process

Your smartphone is always with you, and recruiters know that. That’s why growing numbers of them are utilizing mobile technologies to recruit and vet job candidates.

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Turn Your Seasonal Gig Into A Full-Time Position

So you’ve landed a temporary seasonal job. But you’d like to stick around even after the holidays are over. While full-time positions may be few and far between when the holiday rush is over, you already have your foot in the door as a seasonal worker, so you’re one step ahead of the pack. What else can you do to secure your place and turn your seasonal gig into a full-time position? Start with these tips.

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Where To Find Freelance Work Online

Full-time career by day, part-time career by night. Or weekends. Or whenever you can fit in extra work. That seems to be the new career path for many Americans. According to recent U.S. Labor Department statistics, more than 6.9% of Americans are considered multiple job holders.

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6 Ways To Go Beyond The Resume

Job seekers often spend most of their time focused on creating the perfect resume. And while a clear, focused resume is certainly important, it’s not the only document you need for a successful job search. Instead, develop a whole arsenal of job search tools so that you’ll be ready to provide whatever a potential employer asks for.

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