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College Dropouts Lost $3.8 Billion in Income in 2011

Steven Rothberg — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:05:19 +0000

Sixty-eight percent of those who dropped out of college in 2011 stated that they blamed financial circumstances and lack of time for dropping out. According to the Department of Education, only 50...

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Networking: 10 Tips to See Better Results

William Frierson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:00:19 +0000

If your style of networking has not been effective, then here is some helpful advice. In the business world, we’re often advised to network. Interested in changing careers? Network! Need to attract...

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Office Politics Play a Role in Career Advancement, Most Workers Say

William Frierson — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:34:58 +0000

Are office politics really necessary to move up the corporate ladder? Whether you’re running for office or just working in one, it pays to be a good politician, a new Robert Half survey...

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Job Boards Are 2nd Largest Source of Hire; College is 5th

Steven Rothberg — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:40:17 +0000

Mark Mehler and Gerry Crispin of CareerXroads just released their 11th Annual Sources of Hire (SOH) Study – a snapshot of how large, highly-competitive, high-profile firms find their employees....

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Facebook: An Indicator of Future Job Success?

William Frierson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:03:19 +0000

Employers may learn all they need to about potential employees through one popular social media website. Researchers have tapped into what may become a new, and better, tool for human resource...

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The Elements of a Good Resume Objective

linda@careerstrides.com — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:14:23 +0000

Resume objectives have evolved over the years. It used to be that the objective statement was one or two sentences that focused on the job seeker’s expectations. A common objective was,...

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4 Ways To Give Hiring Managers What They Want In Resumes

William Frierson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:04:40 +0000

One of the biggest mysteries of resume writing is trying to decode the minds of hiring managers. How in the world can we possibly know what they want when each person is different? The truth is,...

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Are Bigger Niche Job Boards Always Better?

William Frierson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:54:50 +0000

In a world where bigger is often viewed as better, it’s sometimes tough to decide whether to choose products and services based upon size or other specific factors. This can even be the case when...

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Compensation Conundrum – When You Should Compromise on Compensation

William Frierson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:40:00 +0000

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your...

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The Process of Incubation for Problem Resolution

William Frierson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:18:33 +0000

As a leader in your organization, it is a significant compliment to you when you are entrusted to handle the issues and problems of your subordinates and peers. What do you do when you face...

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