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How to set your 2012 career goals
Imagine how you would feel if you landed the job of your dreams this year. The difference between those who enjoy a satisfying career and those who struggle to make themselves fit a job they Read more…
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Are your habits holding you back?
With the new year right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about habits that could be delaying a promotion or interfering with developing a better relationship with your boss. It’s easy for Read more…
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Have you written a job-search objective statement?
Developing a job-search objective can be a difficult task, but it’s something that needs to be done. Your objective — also called a mission statement — defines the direction of your search. It helps define Read more…
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Simple rules for office parties
Office parties are a time to catch up with colleagues and spend time with management, but it’s easy to forget that informal conversations are powerful, and when alcohol is in the mix, discussions tend to Read more…
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Fill out that job application
When you’re applying for jobs, you may feel filling out an employer’s application is redundant. Why can’t you just fill in “see resume” and be done? Completing applications is not the most enjoyable part of Read more…
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Gift ideas for the job seeker in your life
The best gifts are thoughtfully chosen, but if you’re shopping for someone changing careers or in the midst of a job search, it can be challenging. A gift that will ease the stress of a Read more…
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If you don’t land where you’d planned…
What do you do if you find yourself working in a field that is very different from the one you’d planned to pursue? How do you know that you have chosen the right field? These Read more…
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Buying the boss a holiday gift…smart move or career fail?
Holiday gift-giving in the workplace can be awkward, especially if you are a new employee and unsure of what to buy or if you even should give a gift. There are no business-etiquette guidelines that Read more…
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You can ask questions before the interview
If you leave a job interview thinking you could have done a better job, you’re not alone. But, instead of being frustrated or discouraged, try asking a few questions before you go to the interview. Read more…
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Don’t let the holiday office party derail your career
The holidays are a great time to participate in work-related events where opportunities to mingle with colleagues abound. This can be the perfect time to have meaningful conversations without a work-related agenda, and getting to Read more…