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College students: Do those internships
When you’re in college, the topic of what you want to do in life is never far away. The internship subject can be a challenging one for students. They often know what they want to Read more…
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Being interested makes you interesting
When you’re looking for a job, you must develop rapport. It’s important at all stages of the process, including networking. You can spot a job seeker who pretends to be interested. Mark Goulston’s book, “Just Read more…
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Job-seekers: Post this
Job searching is hard work, and it can be easy to drift into unproductive habits, if you’re not careful. Sometimes it helps to have a set of job-search strategy reminders handy. Here are a few Read more…
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Are you a good listener?
How good are your listening skills? If you’re in the market for a new opportunity, good listening skills are very important. How can you tell you are not listening well? Here are some clues: You Read more…
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Do you sweat the small talk?
Small talk can feel like it sounds, small and insignificant, but mastering the art of starting a conversation is a crucial career skill. People naturally think of small talk as talking about the weather and Read more…
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Avoid your comfort zone
When you’re job searching, staying in your comfort zone may not be a good idea. That’s because your comfort zone can keep you stuck in old, unproductive habits. Typically, job seekers fall into the comfort Read more…
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Why birth order matters at work
If you ever found yourself having difficulty letting things go at work or following a colleague you deem to be less knowledgeable – you might be the first-born child in your family. Your birth order Read more…
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Online applications call for special resume formatting
Most employers use the Internet as a recruiting tool, and the large number of applicants for positions mean employers often use an applicant tracking system (known as ATS) to help manage the applications. The resume Read more…
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Gut-check your career decisions
Your career will be made up of choices and it important to make a decision about a career move that’s in sync with your goals. Not too long ago, a job candidate was faced with Read more…
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Don’t spin it
Spin is a familiar term in the political and media arenas. Spin is the process of presenting negative information in a positive way to influence the reader or listener. When job candidates embellish their achievements, Read more…