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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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October 31, 2014

Ask Dana: How to Push Your Career Ahead When Your Current Job Takes All Your Time

Being intentional about advancing your career takes time, and it's easy to let life get in the way.  Dana Manciagli is back today to offer practical advice on making your career growth a priority.  Dana is a veteran career coach, global career expert, highly sought-after speaker and author of The Business…
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October 30, 2014

Hallmarks of Effective Leadership

We think of leaders so often as being the big wigs, the men and women at the helm of an organization.  But leaders don't always hold a management or executive role; they can just as easily be among subordinates and even entry-level workers.  Knowing some common qualities of an effective…
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October 29, 2014

Motivating Your Staff: Continuous Feedback

By: Maurice Gilbert When I was a tennis coach, I would begin a training session with my student by communicating my objectives to her in advance of hitting the first ball.  All throughout the lesson, I would provide relevant feedback so she would be able to make adjustments.  Invariably, progress…
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October 28, 2014

What New Hires Really Want

By: Maurice Gilbert Once you’ve narrowed the field and selected the best candidate from among the crème de la crème, you can turn your attention toward on-boarding. Regardless of the new employee’s level of experience and the depth of her skill set, on-boarding ought to be a requirement for every…
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