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How to Market Untraditional Work History
Let’s face it: In today’s job market, having a diversity of job experiences can be the norm. Some resumes can include the most unconventional jobs in an economy whether many have to get creative to...
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Looking Back: Yandy Smith Talks New Ventures and Advantages of Love & Hip Hop
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6 Steps to Taking the Leap Into A Totally New Career
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Top 7 Careers for Professionals with the Gift of Gab
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(Image: Thinkstock) In many industries, if you can’t communicate your best skills and market yourself, you won’t even be on the radar for the top deals, projects and clients. The element of...
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What it Takes to Recharge Your Career
What does it take to recharge your career? A big part of it is re-evaluating where you fit in the job market. There are strategies that can be implemented, but for many professionals it also requires...
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The Case of the I’mas: More Talk Than Action is Never a Good Thing
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With about 14 million Americans out of work, many job applicants may be lacking the confidence to impress during the crucial job interview. Candidates who have been terminated, who have lengthy...
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Joining the Chrysler Group in the late ’80s W. Alvin Jackson flourished for nearly 35 years on the corporate side of the automotive industry. Then in 2005, Jackson came to a crossroads. Industry growth...
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At the Top Position at Work? Three Ways to Ensure You Stay There
(Image: Thinkstock) You’ve excelled to the top position after all your hard work has paid off. Your skills and aptitude for maximizing results for the company has resulted in that dream promotion, and...
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Tackling Today’s Job Market: How to Adjust Your Job-Seeking Strategy Today
If you’re constantly hitting that same brick wall during job seeking, it’s time to reevaluate. Face the truth: You could be going about it the wrong way. Some job-seeking habits have become obsolete,...
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How to Maximize Your Goal Setting for Career Success
(Image: Thinkstock) Having the right goal-setting strategy is vital in progressing in this new year. Whether it’s how to go about job seeking, creating a plan to get that promotion, or totally...
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10 Side Jobs to Help You Transition into Self-Employment
(Image: Thinkstock) Entrepreneurship may not be for everyone, especially if you’re used to the hands-off perks and stability of being the employee. There are ways to know whether self-employment is for...
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3 Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make
It’s the top of the year and many employers are looking for new hires. As a job candidate, the opportunities are out there, but you don’t want to hinder your success before even getting started....
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