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• With Every House Comes a Mortgage: Why Success Is Never Achieved Without Payment in Full

  18-05-2016 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Who doesn't enjoy a Sunday afternoon drive? When the sun is shining and the chores are done, a winding ride through your neighborhood can be a great way to relax. Streets lined with white picket fences divide perfectly manicured lawns in front of big, beautiful houses. You probably have a couple favorites and think about how convenient a three-car garage would be or all the time you'd save if you had a sprinkler system.It all looks so easy from ...
  
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• Refer a Friend: Networking Is a Two-Way Street

  18-05-2016 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I recently received a great question from a reader that I want to share with you. The reader writes, "A recruiter recently reached out to me about a particular job they are hiring for. I'm not a good fit for it, but I know someone who is. Should I say anything, or should I keep my mouth closed?"At first glance, it may seem strange to turn down an opportunity, only to
  
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• How to Negotiate Like a Lawyer

  18-05-2016 21:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every professional should be well versed in how to negotiate. Whether you're a junior employee making a case for a promotion, an HR professional selecting company insurance benefits, or a top executive brokering new deals, these skills will come in handy.However, few professionals have any formal education on negotiation, and strategies vary depending on circumstances. Negotiation is a competency best developed through practice, and few have more experience in that realm than lawyers,
  
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• Applying for Jobs But Not Getting Noticed? Try These Tactics:

  18-05-2016 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
   Before the Internet, it wasn't uncommon for people to walk into a company, ask to speak to the manager, and deliver their resume in person. This was a great way to show motivation, drive, and the true personality of the person behind the resume.Unfortunately – or maybe fortunately, depending on how you look at it – this isn't how things work today.Today, people spend most of their job-hunting time scouring the Internet for job postings. There's a ...
  
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• 5 Ways to Get More Candidates to Accept Your Offers

  18-05-2016 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the words of Joni Mitchell, "Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone?" We often take for granted the better things in life when we get used to having them done a certain way.Employers are used to having the upper hand with candidates. However, as the economy improves and and ...
  
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• 3 Reasons Why Informational Interviews Are a Resource You Should Leverage

  18-05-2016 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Are you contemplating an executive-level career change? Are you simply curious about the scope and competencies entailed by a particular leadership position? What if I could give you inside information about what it is like working in a particular field, for a particular employer, in a particular region? What would you pay for that type of information? What if you could find out about the day-to-day challenges you may face – or better yet, what the hiring process entails –
  
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• How to Manage Employees You Can't Stand

  18-05-2016 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It happens. You have at least one employee who does amazing work. There's no doubt that this individual is an asset to the company. But ... you dislike him.He interacts well with everyone else in the office. But for some reason, the two of you bump heads. Could it be personal?How do you remain professional while managing an employee that you personally can't stand? Here are some tips:1. Undergo a Self-ExaminationIs it that this person ...
  
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• Why Hard Work Isn't Enough to Succeed

  18-05-2016 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the most common messages I received as a child was, "Work hard, and you will be rewarded." This sentiment was echoed by loved ones, teachers, and mentors. There's a good chance you, too, heard the same rumor about life being fair and equitable.Don't get me wrong: Hard work is a critical component of success. However, the fact is that there's more to it than just hard work. This can be a tough lesson to learn, especially ...
  
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• Is Branding Camouflage for Bullying in Healthcare?

  18-05-2016 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Paging through an issue of HR Magazine recently, I was shocked to learn that the Workplace Bullying Institute had discovered the healthcare industry is especially prone to bullying work environments. In a survey of workplace bullying by industry, the Institute found that 27 percent of those who report being bullied at work or having witnessed workplace bullying are employed in the healthcare field....
  
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• Why You Should Always Do What You Love [Video]

  18-05-2016 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Figuring out your career can feel like a job in itself. With the average American holding approximately 12 different jobs by age 48 and only 27 percent of college graduates ending up in careers related to their majors, it's safe ...
  
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• Looking for a new career? Here are the top 10 hottest jobs in today's economy - CNBC

  18-05-2016 13:53 via cnbc.com
  
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  Looking for a new career? Here are the top 10 hottest jobs in today's economy
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  What are the best jobs for Americans in this economy? The answers are as varied as the millions of individuals that make up the national workforce. If a high salary is what you want, a career in medical science is a pretty sure bet. The first nine of ...
  
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