Grads: TAKE CHARGE™!

Should employees downgrade job & salary expectations for the next few years?

Unemployment statistics are reminding us again and again this isn’t just any old recession. Globalization, increased computing power, and a dramatic shift in consumer spending have organizations radically overhauling the way they get work done...

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LinkedIn tips that worked to land the job

I spend most of my time on LinkedIn -- more so than Twitter or Facebook. So, during my job search, I went to LinkedIn first. Here are some tips from my job search about how I got to know Viget and how I used that information to get...

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Strut your stuff online

You know that you need to get known to get anywhere in the world of work these days—from landing a first job, finding a new job, getting a raise, or qualifying for a promotion. For some people, doing the meet-and-greet routine at networking events is right up their alley. For others, in-person networking can cause cold sweats. Not to worry—there is another way...

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It's who knows YOU that counts...get known!

You've heard it a thousand times before (and you'll hear it ten thousand more times): it's not who you know, but who knows you. You hear it all the time because it's true! The most highly qualified job candidate who's just sitting in their living room posting resumes online should get really comfortable, because they will probably be sitting there a long time.

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Health care vote should be a kick in the pants to young professionals

No matter which side of the health care debate you were on, last night's vote on the health care bill signals big changes for how all of us will receive care in the future. You may believe that not much will change or that medical services will improve--it's a good thing to be positive. But the adage 'hope for the best, plan for the worst' is always a great idea, whether you're creating a budget, looking for your first job, or thinking about any facet of your future.

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Improve your career: learn to communicate to win

Good ideas and a great vision are not enough to be successful today. Winners need an authoritative, convincing, articulate presentation. In response, Fast Track Tools has launched a unique, interactive, career-boosting...

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Size does matter (and so does location)

While job prospects are more hopeful than last year, 2010 graduates won’t have it easy, and students on the hunt really need to keep two things in mind: location and size.

According to Betsy Richards, director of personal brand strategy at Kaplan University, recent grads need to be open to relocation...

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10 ways to make the right impression in a sluggish job market

It wasn’t long ago that being present might have been enough. With employment statistics more dismal than Americans have faced in decades, finding–and keeping–a job is increasingly difficult.

When hundreds, even thousands, of qualified candidates apply for a single post, making the right impression is crucial...

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Top Ten worst interviews

I’ve never really cared much for interviewing.  I mean, who enjoys profusely sweating, racing heartbeats, having clammy hands, and nausea?  As I reflected on all the interviews I have endured over the last two decades, I was amazed....

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Not just a job...a job that FITS

Believe it or not, a jobseeker’s goal shouldn’t be to get a job. No, anyone looking for work should be seeking out a job that fits.  Not just a job, but a....

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