• 9 Ways to Be More Creative [Infographic]

    9 Ways to Be More Creative [Infographic]
    According to some, creativity is an inborn gift. There's no way to acquire it if you weren't born with it, nor is there any way to make yourself more creative if you only have a little creativity.While the jury is still out on what, exactly, makes a person "creative," there is good reason to believe that every one of us has some creative potential – and that ...
  • Is Generation Z Too Interdependent – or Is That the Future of Work?

    Is Generation Z Too Interdependent – or Is That the Future of Work?
    The post-millennial generation, known as Generation Z, is the first of its kind. In the same way that millennials were the first to grow up with the internet, Gen. Z-ers were the first to grow up in the age of smartphones and interconnected devices.Despite its uniqueness, however, Gen. Z does share something with the millennials: This youngest generation also faces a set of challenges specific to its upbringing, and we're just now beginning to see those challenges manifest in the
  • 6 Job-Search Strengths and Challenges for Introverts

    6 Job-Search Strengths and Challenges for Introverts
    After a sleepless night and a very long day at work, I'm not too keen on going to a business networking event tonight. Normally I'd go, but I see the following scenario unfolding: The night will start off fine, but soon I will become tired and want to leave, most likely at 7:00 p.m.So I'll to do what is best for all: I won't go to the event....
  • 10 Elements of a Great Cover Letter

    10 Elements of a Great Cover Letter
    Your cover letter could be the difference between getting selected for an interview and missing out on the job of your dreams. While the digital age may have changed how you apply for jobs, many employers still demand traditional cover letters. Be sure yours makes the best first impression by meeting the following criteria:1. UniquenessMany hiring managers will trash a cover letter if it's not customized. Putting ...
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  • Looking for a New Job? How to Evaluate the CEO:

    Looking for a New Job? How to Evaluate the CEO:
    I serve quite a few chief human resources officers (CHROs). When I am supporting one of them in a career-marketing search, I tend to get a little strident about how important it is to qualify their potential bosses before taking a role. Usually, this is the CEO or the business owner.I push CHROs to explore the following question when evaluating a CEO:Has the CEO Taken Charge of the Culture, or Have They Turned It Over to Someone Else?
  • Mismatch in region between would-be workers and jobs - Roanoke Times

    Mismatch in region between would-be workers and jobs - Roanoke Times
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    Mismatch in region between would-be workers and jobs
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    Violet Mabe (center), of Martinsville, participates in a Certified Production Technician class at Patrick Henry Community College. Along with her are Nick Swanson (left) and James Hairston, both also from Martinsville and enrolled in the Center for ...and more »
  • 80% of IT Jobs can be Replaced by Automation, and it's 'Exciting' - Futurism

    80% of IT Jobs can be Replaced by Automation, and it's 'Exciting' - Futurism
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    80% of IT Jobs can be Replaced by Automation, and it's 'Exciting'
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    Computing pioneer, Vinod Khosla, envisions a future where Artificial Intelligence will take over 80 percent of IT jobs. IT guys are not the only white collar professionals who Khosla sees as replaceable by VR they also join doctors, lawyers, and ...
  • Contenders for Key Jobs in Trump Administration - Voice of America

    Contenders for Key Jobs in Trump Administration - Voice of America
    Voice of America
    Contenders for Key Jobs in Trump Administration
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    President-elect Donald Trump gives the thumbs-up after Mitt Romney leaves Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, N.J., Nov. 19, 2016. Share. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share on Google+ · Email to a Friend. Print. WASHINGTON ...and more »
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