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• Can College Prepare Students for the Uncertainties of the 21st Century Economy?

  03-11-2015 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In some circles -- populated by the kind of people who make totally-off-the-mark lists like "10 Worst College Degrees to Earn in 2015" -- the results of educational software company Instructure's latest study may be seen as a sort of vindication.These people have been saying for years now that colleges -- especially certain (usually liberal ...
  
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• How to Capitalize on Evolving Cultures in Creative Businesses

  03-11-2015 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The inherent complexity that underpins today's digital products seems to have put an end to the age of the arrogant leader with the killer instinct. In past decades, it was this person who ruled so many creative businesses. During this time, there were only a few crafts that came together to make a magazine, an ad, a film, or a product. There was time for the individual genius to conceive and perfect the work that would have their name on it ...
  
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• Networking Tactics That Will Change the Way You Do Business

  03-11-2015 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you think about traditional networking tactics, conferences, steak dinners, and mind-numbing small talk probably come to mind. That's because all business leaders resort to these tired tactics to get noticed.But if your goal is to impress a contact, how can you expect to stand out when your networking approach blends in with the crowd?I've worked hard to build and preserve relationships throughout my career, and I have learned that ...
  
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• 10 Productivity Tips to Improve Your Work Life

  03-11-2015 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There's something really disheartening about reaching the end of a workday and feeling as if you didn't accomplish much. What many people fail to realize is that it is the little things you do -- or don't do -- each day that impact productivity more than any major crisis situation.If you would like to get more done on any given day, take a look out these ten productivity tips.1. Be a Ruthless Taskmaster in Meetings
  
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• How Your Coworkers' Perceptions Affect Your Career

  03-11-2015 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I often talk about the fact that other people's perceptions of us are, unfortunately, more important than our intentions. Today, I want to discuss the impact of those perceptions on your career.The truth of the matter is that your inner intentions are not known to the outside world -- unless you make an outward gesture. Even then, however, people can't see into your mind. How they perceive you and your gestures is based only ...
  
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• 11 Little-Known Facts About Recruiters

  03-11-2015 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Everyone knows what a recruiter is -- or do they? Just how much does the average job seeker (or employer) really understand about what recruiters actually do?Hopefully, after reading this list, the answer will be, "More than they used to!"1. The Role of the Recruiter Is to Find a Good Candidate for the EmployerThe role of a
  
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• 5 Creative Jobs That Pay - TIME

  03-11-2015 18:20 via
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  5 Creative Jobs That Pay
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  Creative pursuits can lead you down the most fulfilling career paths, but unfortunately, many artists and musicians are struggling just to make a buck. There are, however, some less obvious right-brained jobs that will pay your way, and then some. Here ...and more »
  

• How to Build an Effective Candidate Follow-Up Strategy

  03-11-2015 07:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Job candidates know the importance of follow-up -- and yet, interviewers often forget basic follow-up strategies, which leads to poor candidate experiences and damaged business reputations. Successful, in-demand candidates often decide against otherwise exciting job opportunities solely because the company didn't follow up properly. Furthermore, treating your rejected prospects poorly can create a widespread negative perception of your organization.The ideal candidate follow-up strateg
  
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