Articles
June, 2010
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5 Secrets to Landing a Job They Didn’t Teach You in High School
Landing a job today is a lot different than it was ten years ago. A lot of advancements have been made, and a lot of new and exciting companies have emerged with new standards and new ways of hiring. Take...
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Getting a Job: Education vs. Experience
Over the past few decades a college education has become more common and a lot more necessary. Many high school students prepare to attend college by taking SATs and working hard to get into AP classes, all the while having...
May, 2010
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Do You Really Want to Accept That Job Offer?
If you have been on the job hunt for a while you have probably spent a bit of time wading through the job market. Sending out resumes and participating in job interviews has most likely left you exasperated. After all...
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Top 10 Worst Paying College Degrees
People go to college for different reasons. Some because they have a dream they want to pursue, others to please their parents, and more because they don't know what else they're supposed to do after high school. Bottom line is,...
April, 2010
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Associate Degrees Amount to High Paying Careers
You may think that you need to have a bachelor's degree or graduate degree to be successful in today's world. The truth is there are several professional careers that can earn you between $45,000 and $65,000 annually with an associate...
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Are Cover Letters Still Necessary?
Cover letters shouldn’t be underestimated.
You will find many sites and tutorials that will tell you that sometimes a cover letter just isn’t necessary. These days, however, this is just not true. A well constructed cover letter can be a...
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Make a difference in your life and share it with others
Maybe you could see yourself doing a variety of different things as far as your career goes. If you're still not set on a career path, consider an occupation that will be rewarding and fulfilling to you, as well as...
March, 2010
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Coping with Your Job Stress
At some point all jobs are stressful. Even if you’re working your dream job, part of its appeal will be its challenging nature. If you happen to truly dislike your job, chances are you are stressed out the majority of...
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How to be a Good Employee
It sounds like a no brainer, don’t do this, do that, etc. But many employees fail to see the negative traits they expose on a daily basis. They show up late, they gossip and they complain about the amount of...
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Getting the Salary you Deserve
Everyone wants to make more money. But how do you go about getting a raise?
Timing is everything. You need to become familiar with your company. Don’t ask for a raise when your company is suffering. Don’t catch your boss...