Resume Writing - Things to Consider - By Martin Smith

You are looking for a job and you are out to land the job of a lifetime. It can happen! Before you consider want ads, job websites, or making inquiries of companies you are interested in, you will need a resume. Your resume writing can either make or break a job opportunity. The first thing your

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Job Security Is Dead! Are You? - By Paul Wilson

Job security is an out dated concept. The idea is nice: The longer an employee works for a particular company, the more valuable that person becomes to the company in question. But the reality of the current job market is a different story. Every day in the U.S., employees are forced into early reti

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Global Economy Creates Need For International Business Pros - By Terry McDermott

The increasing globalization of business has created a demand for MBA graduates with a specialization in the international management of business. Many institutions, including several accredited universities, offer the opportunity to earn an international MBA online. Online International MBA program

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Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves - By Alvah Parker

Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves 1.Do I have the persistence and patience necessary to be a business owner? It would be nice if once you wrote your business plan all you needed to do would be to execute flawlessly and everything would fall into place. Maybe it happens to a few bu

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Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Career Opportunity and Employee Retention - By Josh Greenberg

This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores issues such as internal growth opportunities, potential for advancement, career development importance, and the relationship between job performance and career advancement. Evaluating the Career Opportunities competency in your

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Resume Writing Tips - By Joshua Nay

Make sure that your resume is up to date with your latest job experience and educational accomplishments. Have a friend or relative evaluate your resume to see if it is clear, consistent, and fairly represents your skills and experience. Is your resume in a high impact format? Be sure to do a

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Interpersonal Skill Building — Yank The Suckers & Weeds - By Althea DeBrule

According to the National Gardening Association, suckers are rapidly growing shoots rising from an underground root or stem, often to the detriment of the tree. They can be very irritating and annoying for they bear no flowers or fruit. Rather than cut them off, one way to get rid of them is to roug

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Conducting an Effective Interview - By Dori Kelsey

An employment interview is a goal oriented conversation in which the interviewer and the applicant exchange information. Even though interviews are a poor selection tool for most jobs, they are often the primary method used in evaluating applicants. The main players in the job interview are the inte

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Showing Appreciation to Workplace Un-Sung Heroes - By Althea DeBrule

Millions of Un-Sung Heroes are born every minute! They are found everywhere—on street corners, in our homes, offices, and communities—wherever there are people in need of rescue. These special people, whose positive actions and initiatives are performed to benefit others, are not famous or in th

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In Control - Inside Tips on Interview Success - By Joel Vance

No, you can’t control how the interview will be conducted, nor can you control the outcome. But you can influence it greatly by the way you present your personality and your skills. Part of acing an interview, is preparation. Do your homework on the company you’re applying to. Read their stoc

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