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Saying Thank You Can Help You Land the Job

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Saying Thank You Can Help You Land the Job

Your mother told you to do it, and research shows she was right: Saying thank you not only displays impeccable manners but also may give job hopefuls an edge. Ninety-one percent of human resources managers in an Accountemps survey said it’s helpful for job candidates to send a thank-you following an interview. Doing so allows you to […]

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Job Search – 7 Ways Not to Get Hired

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Job Search – 7 Ways Not to Get Hired

Those looking for their first jobs out of college also must look out for potential career pitfalls. In today’s market, there is little room for error, and even seemingly minor mistakes can derail a job search. Accountemps cites seven common job search mistakes and how to avoid them: Restricting your outreach: Spread the word about your job hunt […]

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Have A Sense Of Humor Have More Fun At Work

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Have A Sense Of Humor Have More Fun At Work

Fun and work don’t have to be non sequiturs. And fun doesn’t have to start only when you leave the office. Adding some on-the-job levity can help you build rapport with those around you, relieve workplace tension and contribute to a positive work environment.  In a recent survey, nearly eight in 10 (79%) chief financial officers […]

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Survey Reveals Biggest Work Time-Waster

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Survey Reveals Biggest Work Time-Waster

No surprises here: Web surfing and water cooler chatter are the top time thieves at work, according to a new survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) from Robert Half Management Resources. Nearly one-third (32%) of executives interviewed said non-business related Internet use, including social media, is the greatest work time-waster. Chatting with coworkers ranked a not-too-distant second, […]

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Job Search ‘ABCs’ for New Grads

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Job Search ‘ABCs’ for New Grads

Like other recent graduates, you may be finding the current job market challenging. Many employers are eager to hire financial talent, but they also typically want candidates with specific skills and practical experience. Catching a hiring manager’s attention is never easy. However, by focusing on some important basics — the job search “ABCs” — you could […]

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Bizarre Boss Requests – 5 Ways To Say No And Not Get Fired

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Bizarre Boss Requests – 5 Ways To Say No And Not Get Fired

By VICKIE ELMER— Bosses’ requests can be bizarre – and occasionally illegal. Take for example, the boss who asked a co-worker to spy on senior management. Or the one who asked to have her dog’s toenails clipped. Then there’s the one who asked a colleague to serve as a surrogate mother for his child. All […]

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VIDEO: 7 Skills Students Need To Succeed In The Workplace Of Future

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VIDEO: 7 Skills Students Need To Succeed In The Workplace Of Future

Tony Wagner, co-director of Harvard’s Change Leadership Group, has identified what he calls a “global achievement gap,” which is the leap between what even our best schools are teaching, and the must-have workplace skills of the future: * Critical thinking and problem-solving * Collaboration across networks and leading by influence * Agility and adaptability * […]

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Great PLaces To Work? How To Unlock Inside Information On Employers

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Great PLaces To Work? How To Unlock Inside Information On Employers

By VICKIE ELMER — Look inside before you commit to walk through the gates or guard station every day. Do your due diligence on an employer before you sign on as an employee. Starting today, there’s another way to peek in to corporate cultures: It’s Great Rated! a “social search engine for workplace culture,” developed by […]

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U.S. Department Of Labor Sequestration Information

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U.S. Department Of Labor Sequestration Information

For anyone wondering about the reality of sequestration for major government agencies, here are the U.S. Department of Labor’s online resources for its employees who are facing the blunt end of sequestration. U.S. Department Of Labor Sequestration Information The following information is provided to assist DOL employees who may be impacted by budget reductions required by sequestration.  […]

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Facebook Vacations: Coming And Going On Facebook

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Facebook Vacations: Coming And Going On Facebook

Two-thirds of online American adults (67%) are Facebook users, making Facebook the dominant social networking site in this country.1 And new findings from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project indicate there is considerable fluidity in the Facebook user population: 61% of current Facebook users say that at one time or another in […]

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