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• 5 Tips for Writing Job Descriptions That Don't Suck

  11-11-2015 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the past, hiring managers had their pick of candidates to choose from. Even with ho-hum job descriptions, you average hiring manager often found themselves inundated with job applications from eager job seekers.Not so anymore.Ask any recruiter, and they'll tell you that today's talent market isn't what it used to be. Sure, there is a wealthy of potentially amazing job candidates to choose from, but here's the rub: As the recruiter, you now have to work to attract ...
  
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• The Difference Between Resumes and CVs

  11-11-2015 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Most people believe that the terms "resume" and "CV" are interchangeable, but that is far from correct. Unfortunately, these crucial documents aren't discussed very often in school, so as we make our way out into the workforce, we are forced to do some research and figure it out on our own.Resumes and CVs are both documents that elaborate on your career path, but there are major differences between the two documents. What are they? I've listed it ...
  
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• The Case for Calling It Quits at Noon Every Day

  11-11-2015 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to wasting time in front of a computer, I'm a triple black belt. Over the last six years of working for myself, I've wasted not just hours or days in front of a computer, but months.Focus has always been a challenge for me, and I've often felt there should be a better way. I've tried accountability groups, productivity apps, and all sorts of other gimmicks for getting more done -- but nothing seemed to work....
  
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• The Top 10 States for Telecommuters

  11-11-2015 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There's never been a better time to work from home. Half of all workers in the U.S. have jobs that could be accomplished via telecommuting, and the number of employees who telecommute has grown by 103 percent since 2005."Telecommuting is popular because it alleviates or eliminates many of the pain points people associate with work," says Kristin Thomas, ...
  
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