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November 2014

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November 10, 2014

College Student: How Do I Get Corporations to Notice Me?

College students in their final years of university often face a common hurdle: how to stand out among a host of other bright-eyed, yet relatively inexperienced candidates.  Taunee Besson, career transitions expert and President and Principal Consultant at Dallas-based Career Dimensions offers advice applicable to both the greenest and the most seasoned…
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November 7, 2014

6 Types of Candidates You’d Do Well to Avoid

By: Maurice Gilbert We love our star performers, but not all talent can be top talent; in fact, a pretty large percentage of employees fall somewhere in the middle, those who earn their keep and advance the company’s objectives more often than not.  It’s that bottom-most quadrant of workers that…
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November 6, 2014

Gen Y Forcing a Change in HR

Generation Y represents the most socially connected and technically savvy contingent in today's workforce.  They're also, in large part, some of the more self-assured candidates out there.  They expect certain allowances and accommodations, and many HR departments are meeting those expectations.  And, frankly, they probably should be. Consider social media…
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November 5, 2014

Hot Buttons in Executive Compensation

By: John Siemann With activist investors more active than ever and government regulations an increasing presence in the C-suite, companies, their Boards and the investment community need to be aware of a number of key issues that impact executive compensation today. So far this year, concerns around executive compensation from…
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November 4, 2014

Social Media For Job Hunters

By: Bruce Clarke, J.D. Are you seeking a new position in your field? You will be much more successful if you understand the methods company recruiters use to select candidates. First, HR recruiters will view your LinkedIn account. If you do not have one established, you are at a real…
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November 3, 2014

Conquering Interview Jitters

A pending interview can turn even the most self-assured candidate into a ball of nerves, but proper preparation can change that.  Today, Taunee Besson, career transitions expert and President and Principal Consultant at Dallas-based Career Dimensions walks us through how to get mentally ready for an interview, tips that can help an…
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