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Career Lessons From Interviews With Idiots

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Career Lessons From Interviews With Idiots

By PENELOPE TRUNK — In case you’ve never noticed, I rarely interview anyone for this column. Most of my sources are family and unsuspecting friends who complain that I make everyone look bad. But it is not true. It is true that they THINK I make them look bad, but in fact, I could rip […]

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The Do’s And Don’ts Of The Office Happy Hour

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The Do’s And Don’ts Of The Office Happy Hour

By RICHIE FRIEMAN — Despite having the occasional ‘case of the Mondays,’ work doesn’t always have to be a drag. In fact, when you have good people around you, it makes a world of difference. I’ve had nightmare jobs before but worked with great people, which helped save me from going insane. We’ve all been there, […]

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Infographic – Clocked In – Annual And Weekly Working Hours Around The World

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Infographic – Clocked In – Annual And Weekly Working Hours Around The World

Working Hours Around The World (click graphic to view full-size)

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Study Finds Healthy Social Network Helps After Job Loss

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Study Finds Healthy Social Network Helps After Job Loss

By BERNIE DeGROAT, University of Michigan — When faced with job loss, people who consider themselves poor may limit employment prospects by believing they have a smaller social network than they actually do, says a University of Michigan business professor. “Social networks help explain people’s outcomes in the labor market by determining how people seek help,” […]

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Why Senior Management Loves Your Incompetent Boss

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Why Senior Management Loves Your Incompetent Boss

Why Senior Management Loves Your Incompetent Boss From the Evil HR Lady blog— Dear Evil HR Lady, My boss is a mess. I don’t even know where to begin. Among other things, her most serious problem is her incompetence. It is troublesome that nobody above her notices her incompetence because she has a competent team […]

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Networking Tips For Women – Four Ways To Shatter The Glass Ceiling

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Networking Tips For Women – Four Ways To Shatter The Glass Ceiling

By PENELOPE TRUNK — One of the reasons the Glass Ceiling persists is because networking is key to getting ahead and women are not as effective as men at building a network. For one thing, men, more than women, are likely to be invited out to dinner (since men are doing the inviting). Also, men, more […]

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Infographic – Building A Work Wardrobe When You Haven’t Been Paid Yet

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Infographic – Building A Work Wardrobe When You Haven’t Been Paid Yet

Infographic – How To Build A Work Wardrobe When You Haven’t Even Gotten Paid Yet It never hurts to dress for success. But when you don’t have much money, obtaining suitable business attire – a work wardrobe – no matter what the job, can be a source of stress. This handy infographic illustrates how to […]

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U.S. News Magazine’s Rankings Of The 25 Best Jobs of 2012

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U.S. News Magazine’s Rankings Of The 25 Best Jobs of 2012

U.S. News magazine’s rankings of the 25 best jobs of 2012. The 25 best jobs selected are high-opportunity jobs, with competitive salaries and strong job satisfaction. Best jobs for 2012 as ranked by U.S. News with salary ranges: 1. Registered Nurse Salary Range:$44,190-$95,130 2. Software Developer $54,360-$133,110 3. Pharmacist $82,090-$138,620 4. Medical Assistant $20,810-$40,190 5. Database […]

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10 Parents Benefits Employers Can Provide

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10 Parents Benefits Employers Can Provide

Most jobs in the United States are offered with at least a minimal list of included benefits, such as medical insurance and vacation/paid time off. For parents who work full time, the needs are substantially different and, depending on the employer, those needs aren’t always addressed. There are many benefits specifically intended for working parents, […]

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Maine Librarians Bridge Digital Job Divide

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Maine Librarians Bridge Digital Job Divide

By KISTINE CAROLAN, New America Foundation— Patrick Therrien holds a Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Graduate Certification in Human Resources Management. During three months of unemployment, Therrien looked online to learn the latest tips on how to build his resume, write cover letters, and give a strong interview. Despite his tech-savvy, he felt […]

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