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Antonie — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:21:44 +0000

Why You Should Not Go to Law School

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:05:15 +0000

February 21, 2013

by Tucker Max, author of “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell”

Original source can be found here.

Considering law school? Then, don’t miss this scathing critique by Tucker Max in the Huffington Post. Drawing from droll and painful experience, he lays out 6 wrong reasons people use to justify their law degree dreams.

When the First Interview is a Phone Call

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:04:09 +0000

January 14, 2013

by Phyllis Korkki, The New York Times

Original source can be found here.

With companies sometimes receiving hundreds of applications for a single job, it is becoming more common for hiring managers to conduct initial screening interviews over the phone. This saves them considerable time and money — especially if a candidate lives out of town.

What Do Lady Gaga and a Graduate Degree Have in Common?

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:03:01 +0000

December 14, 2012

by Claire Kittle, Talent Market

Original source can be found here.

Both have values that have been overinflated by society.

Oh, I jest. Well, a little. I’m not saying graduate degrees aren’t valuable; they are often quite useful, depending on the career field.

Top 3 Blunders Young Liberty-Loving Job Seekers Make

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:01:54 +0000

December 3, 2012

by Claire Kittle, Talent Market

Original source can be found here.

Last week at the SPN annual meeting in Cleveland, I had the distinct pleasure of talking briefly with the Generation Liberty Fellows about job seeking. I thought it might be valuable to share with you what I told the Fellows about the three common blunders young job seekers make and how to avoid them.

Tips for Talking about Salary

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:01:02 +0000

November 19, 2012

by Claire Kittle, Talent Market

Original Source can be found here.

If my candidates are any indication, talking about salary is one of the most dreaded conversations one can have — second only to perhaps “the birds and the bees” discussion with your child.

The question I get most frequently is, “How do I respond when an organization asks for my salary requirements?”

Fear not, my friends, I’ve put together some advice to make the process painless.

The Working Dead: 7 Ways to Avoid Becoming an Office Zombie

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:00:05 +0000

April 18, 2013

By Aaron Gouveia, Salary.com contributing writer.

Original source can be found here.

Look out! The monotony of daily office life may be creeping into your workplace. At any moment a terrible tedium can consume your workday.

Don’t just go through the motions; avoid becoming an office zombie today!

The Pathway to the Right Vocation

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:58:46 +0000

February 15, 2013

by Kristina Burroughs, Recruiter at Center for Shared Services

Original source can be found here.

A big part of the job search includes looking for an opening that is a “good fit”. In this short article, Kristina Burroughs gives a few guidelines to consider when deciding your next step.

The Most Effective Networking Tool for Job Seekers

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:57:48 +0000

January 31, 2013

by Peter Redpath, Vice President & Director of the Student Division at the Federalist Society

Original source can be found here.

In job hunting, it is often imperative to have a strong network. However, it can be hard to keep your entire nebulous network together and it can be hard to keep from fall out of touch with people who could be key contacts.

To help you keep your contacts current and involved in your professional development, Peter Redpath of America’s Future Foundation has created an acronym! EOFE or Every Other Friday Email. Check out this article to see how it works!

The Four Words You Will Never Say Again in Business: That’s Not My Job

Rebeccadihs — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:56:39 +0000

March 22, 2013

Original source can be found here.

By Judd Weiss, author of Hustlebear.com

The occasionally crude, often seen, and always genuine Judd Weiss of Hustlebear.com gives us today’s advice. By providing a few poignant case studies, Judd reminds us that in order to avoid career stagnation we should never say, “That’s not my job.”

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