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February 2014

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February 28, 2014

Recruiting Goes to the Movies

This Sunday marks the 86th Academy Awards, the year’s grandest celebration of achievements in acting, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and so on. In the spirit of the Oscars, today we’re looking back on some iconic films – and some box office busts – and the memorable lines that ought to resonate…
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February 26, 2014

When the Answer is No

Mick Jagger said (sang) it best: “you can’t always get what you want.”  That quip might not sit so easy with an employee who’s just asked for a raise, however. A recent Hay Group study predicts increases in average turnover worldwide, indicating a greater need now for strong talent retention…
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February 25, 2014

Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Career Growth

Career growth has long been thought of as a ladder, with successful professionals working their way up and up, one step at a time.  But the steep, nearly vertical incline most of us think of when we think of ladders may not be the most realistic path anymore.  Horizontal growth…
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February 24, 2014

How to Network Like a Pro

Have you brushed up lately on the art of networking?  It's an invaluable skill for all professionals, not just job seekers! Infographic courtesy of CareerBliss: 5 Ways to Impress While Networking  
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February 21, 2014

Caution: Bumpy Road Ahead

Chasing your dreams isn’t always sunshine and rainbows.  In fact, more often than not, going after what you want in the professional arena involves stepping outside of your comfort zone.  Recruiter.com’s Shala Marks offers prime examples of people who went for them anyway and won big. Marks shares the story of…
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February 20, 2014

3 Ways to Read More Resumes

If you are or have been flooded with resumes, you know how tedious and difficult it can be to give all of them the attention they deserve. There are programs out there effective at searching resumes for keywords or points of attention, but ATS solutions make the most sense for…
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February 19, 2014

Effective Feedback is Not a Sandwich or a Seagull

by: Kevin Higgins Managers recognize that their teams need feedback to improve and be successful. However, many provide feedback without having a clearly defined way of doing so effectively. Feedback ends up as a one-way conversation delivered from the manager to the performer. One-way feedback conversations come in one of…
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February 18, 2014

Why are Millennials Struggling to Land Jobs?

Millennials are widely known for their tech savvy and connectedness, but according to many employers, these attributes carry some negative connotations, as well. A portion of this group of twenty-somethings are often striking out in interviews – when they get that far – for a couple of reasons.  For some,…
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February 17, 2014

Interview Like a Reporter

Reporters get a bad rap, often perceived as being pushy and intrusive.  But the truth is, the good ones get the job done, digging deep and asking hard-hitting questions to get to the most pertinent information. And honestly, these are skills that can benefit any employer – and would serve…
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February 14, 2014

A Memo to Lovebirds

This time of year, love is in the air.  But it’s best to keep it out of the workplace.  Anyone who’s had an office romance go sour will probably tell you the same. To some single employees, work – where we spend half or more of our waking hours during…
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