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Don't list resume duties but achievements

When creating a resume, many want to list all of the daily responsibilities they held for a position and employers really don't care about your...
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Salary calculator at Live Career

An HR specialist for a medical firm said that if it hadn't been for a career test, she would not have found her current position that she truly...
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The platinum leader: Part 3

Peter Economy and Bob Nelson,expert writers in developing management skill, agree that employees without goals are employees with no direction. I...
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What not to do when asking for a raise

The first reason to avoid in asking for a raise is because someone else in your office got one. Never compare yourself to another co-worker....
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Be prepared to discuss salary

Salary should not be discussed during the interview process. If the employer asks the job seeker salary expectations, the following are examples of...
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Would You Have More Career, Workplace Success if You Had Superpowers?

If you had the choice, which superpower would you want to have? Here are the choices – Superpower #1: The Power of Flight, like Superman....
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Career Advice and Assertiveness Tips: Know What to Ask For

We’ve been told to be assertive, and ask for what we want – but do we cross the line when it comes to our careers?As a former...
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Don’t wimp out on salary negotiation

Can you negotiate salary (or even ask for a raise) in this economy? You can and you should. Here’s the real question: Will you? Because...
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Some baby boomer facts to think about...Why are so many in career transition?

Baby boomers make up more than 77 billion people -28% of the population. Boomers are concentrated in major metroplitan areas like New York/New...
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Mothers days and transitions

Mothers are the best transitioners. Of course, today is Mothers Day. This is a perfect time to share these ideas of how doing your nails can be a...
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