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• 18th Century Math Will Get You Your Next Job

  26-02-2018 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Many of us assume that everything companies invent is brand new, but sometimes the things that make cutting edge-technology run smoothly are borrowed from centuries-old statisticians.Take, for example, artificial intelligence (AI). The initial concept can be traced, at least in part, to English theologian and mathematician Thomas Bayes – all the way back to 1763.Bayes' theorem was the first to establish the mathematical basis for inferring the probability of an ...
  
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• Want Better Candidates? Collaborate Better With Your Recruiter

  26-02-2018 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  In having the privilege of working with many firms across the country on executive searches, I have noticed a distinct pattern. Many of these firms unwittingly frustrate their own ability to target and attract the best talent.The process typically starts with the client calling the recruiter and saying something like this:
  "Hi [Recruiter]. Yes, I called you because we have a really important executive search we would ...
  
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• For an Authentic, Effective Job Interview, You Must First Understand Your Own Personality Type (Part II)

  26-02-2018 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  In my previous article, I discussed how you can leverage your preferences for either introversion or extraversion – preferences based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – to present an authentic version of yourself during a job interview.Today, I'll dive a little deeper and talk about how to leverage the other aspects of your personality type to improve ...
  
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• How Blockchain Can Prevent the Manipulation of Job Seeker Qualifications

  26-02-2018 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Many people embellish their resumes in order to seem more impressive, knowledgeable, or experienced. In fact, according to a survey from CareerBuilder, honest job seekers might be far more uncommon than we think. In the survey, 56 percent of hiring managers said they had caught candidates lying on their resumes. Among the most egregious lies, 25 percent of hiring managers said they had come across candidates who had fabricated entire roles....
  
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• Freelancers, Coaches, Consultants: Don't Try to Be Everything to Everyone!

  26-02-2018 17:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  When I work with my clients to help them establish their presences as independent contractors, one of the first things we do is create a killer LinkedIn profile that stands out from the crowd.To do this, we start by identifying each client's unique selling points (USPs). Your USPs are the reasons why a prospective client would hire you above another contractor. I always ensure my clients' USPs highlight the ...
  
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• How to Look for a Job You Love

  26-02-2018 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Let's start with a simple question: Do you love your job?If the answer is no, now is the perfect time to make a change. The first step is to identify what you like and dislike about your current job. Being in tune with your feelings will help you spot the perfect new opportunity.What would make you want to go to work every day? Are you looking for more meaning? Would you like a bigger paycheck? Do you prefer more ...
  
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• Cryptocurrencies Are Causing a Lot of Headaches for the Regulatory Authorities

  26-02-2018 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  This will be an interesting year. Cryptocurrencies are becoming more mainstream, and regulatory authorities all over the world are racking their brains to figure out how to approach them. Forbidding cryptocurrencies is not viable. To do so, one would have to forbid the entire internet.The regulatory authorities are in an uneasy position. On the one hand, they need to create a framework to prevent money laundering, protect investors, and give the whole affair a shape of sorts.On the other ...
  
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• Why in the World Does First Crypto ETF Insist on Working With a Big Four Auditor?

  26-02-2018 15:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Think about all the ICO stories we've heard in recent months. Many share some interesting similarities.I'm sure you've noticed it: ICO advertising here, ICO advertising there. Everyone seems to be promising instant miracles. But they're speaking a language you don't understand. You have no idea what they are trying to say, no clue whether their plan is going to work – or whether there's even a use for what they propose.What's their business model? You better not ask, as you ...
  
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