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• How to Launch a Career in Fintech

  17-09-2018 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Financial technology, more broadly known as "fintech," is undoubtedly here to stay.As the new era of the digital economy has unfolded, startups and companies have been building innovative technologies to disrupt the financial services sector, be it through online marketplaces, mobile apps, artificial intelligence, or robotics. With the rise of fintech comes the need for talent in this space.So, what does it take for someone to land a job in this booming sector?Technical Skills and Soft Skills
  
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• How to Explain Why You're Searching for a New Job

  17-09-2018 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  During a job interview, it's common for the interviewer to ask why you're looking for a new job.The company's goal is to hire somebody who is qualified and capable of doing the work at a high level. This much should be obvious.However, the company also wants to be sure it hires someone motivated, someone who will stay with the company for the long haul. It costs a lot of time and money to hire and train new ...
  
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• 5 Reasons Why You're Not Applying for Jobs

  17-09-2018 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's called "paralysis by analysis." I'm sure you've heard of it or even suffered from it. I certainly have.Paralysis by analysis occurs when you're so caught up in the process that you can't take meaningful steps to achieve your end goal. It is different from procrastination in that it is not just a matter of waiting until the last minute — it's losing the ability to act entirely.I see it often at the career center for which I work. A ...
  
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• Redefining Human Capital Management: Employees Are People, Too

  17-09-2018 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Human capital management (HCM) is evolving with the times.As defined by Gartner, HCM is "a set of practices ... focused on the organizational need to provide specific competencies in three categories: workforce acquisition, workforce management, and workforce optimization." The discipline has changed significantly over the course of the last decade, driven in large part by advances ...
  
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• Should you include low-level retail jobs on your resume? - CNBC

  17-09-2018 20:27 via cnbc.com
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  Should you include low-level retail jobs on your resume?
  CNBC
  Dear Work It Out,. I'm looking for a job in a new field, but I work in retail part-time to pay the bills. I was a teacher until I left the workforce to start a family. Then I worked at an education non-profit part-time and got my master's degree. Now I ...
  
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• Steve Jobs licensed Amazon's one-click patent for $1 million in one phone call - Quartz

  17-09-2018 20:14 via qz.com
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  Steve Jobs licensed Amazon's one-click patent for $1 million in one phone call
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  In 1999, Amazon—then merely “Earth's biggest bookstore” rather than a corporate beast that shall soon devour everything in its path—introduced and patented one-click payments. This was in the early days of e-commerce when people were fearful of ...
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• Nokia cuts 250 jobs in Naperville - Crain's Chicago Business

  17-09-2018 19:47 via chicagobusiness.com
  Crain's Chicago Business
  Nokia cuts 250 jobs in Naperville
  Crain's Chicago Business
  A total of 500 workers could be laid off by year-end, as cutbacks and consolidation continue to erode Chicago's once-dominant base of wireless-networking hardware talent. John Pletz. Technology and airlines. Tweet · Share; More. Email · Share · Share.
  Report: Nokia cuts 250 jobs in NapervilleChicago Daily Heraldall 3 news articles »
  
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• The Recruiting Reel: How to Bring Your Entire Company Into the Recruiting Process

  17-09-2018 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Some of the best recruiters at your company aren't recruiters at all.As the lifeblood of your business, your employees know which skill sets, personalities, and traits make for successful, high-impact teammates. When you're adding a new member to a team, you should listen to the people who will work alongside the new hire. They'll be able to identify the best fits while pointing out important considerations that recruiters, HR ...
  
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