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How to Relocate for a Job or Internship
Tweet Share on Facebook February 10, 2012 Comment (2)Moving can be stressful. Job searching can be stressful. Moving and job searching at the same time? Crazy! Sometimes, relocating for a job or internship is necessary. Maybe the area you're from has a high unemployment rate or lacks opportunities in your field; or maybe you've always dreamed of working in technology in San Francisco or in government in Washington, D.C.
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3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Practicing Yoga
Tweet Share on Facebook February 9, 2012 Comment (1)Most entrepreneurs are experiential learners—we learn by doing. Though we read articles and study decorated entrepreneurs, no lesson leaves a greater impact than the one learned from personal successes and mistakes. The downfall to this learning style is it requires making many mistakes—and the risk of making one too many as an entrepreneur is irreversible.
There are also alternate avenues of learning. For instance, yoga and entrepreneurship may seem worlds apart, but actually they have many underlying similarities. The word "yoga" means "to join" and "to unite," and its practice aims to bring the mind and body together to work as one. Similarly, entrepreneurs juggle many different relationships, challenges, and responsibilities, with the end goal of harnessing these entities to work in synch.
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Get Your Foot in the Door as a Contractor
Tweet Share on Facebook February 9, 2012 Comment (3)While the economy has been showing improvement, companies in many industries are leery of hiring full-timers right now, since it's expensive and a bit of a risk. Many businesses are turning to contractors and freelancers as a stopgap until they're ready to hire full-time.
The Benefits to Contracting
If you're having trouble finding the full-time job you really want, consider working as a contractor. Being open to it can position you to receive many more opportunities, both short-term and long.
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Building a Network in 8 Steps
Tweet Share on Facebook February 8, 2012 CommentYou've probably heard a million times that networking is the way to land a job. But what if you don't have a strong network already? All is not lost—you can start now to build one. Debra Feldman, known as the "JobWhiz," is a professional networking expert and executive job search agent. Follow her suggestions to build a network that will help you land your next opportunity:
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10 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook February 8, 2012 Comment (4)You can have the perfect resume and a compelling cover letter and show up for the job interview ready to impress, but get ready to forgo the job offer if you make one of these stumbles.
1. Being late. Arriving late to a job interview is often an instant deal-breaker. Hiring managers assume that you're on your best behavior while interviewing, so if you're late, they'll assume you'll be unreliable once on the job. Always allow more time than you'll need to get to your interview, so that you have a buffer in case something goes wrong.
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Don't Kill an Interview with These Blunders
Tweet Share on Facebook February 7, 2012 Comment (5)A 2012 survey conducted by York College's Center for Professional Excellence found that professionalism among younger, entry-level employees has decreased over the past five years (we blame rock 'n' roll … or the Internet).
Professionalism, as defined by the annual survey, includes an employee's interpersonal skills, appearance, communication skills, time management, confidence, morals, work ethic, and knowledge. The survey also asked human resources professionals about the mistakes they've witnessed young candidates make during job interviews.
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How to Get the Most Out of an Internship
Tweet Share on Facebook February 7, 2012 Comment (1)In a difficult job market, having internship experience can often be the single thing that separates you from other job applicants. But you get what you put into an internship, so make the most out of the opportunity.
Take Learning Upon Yourself
Being an intern gives you the rare opportunity to learn on the job, rather than from a textbook. Your internship job description will detail what you'll experience, but don't limit yourself to just that list. Always stretch for more knowledge. Ask questions and ask your supervisor to provide suggestions for resources you can use to learn.
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10 Shattered Myths About Workplace Rights
Tweet Share on Facebook February 6, 2012 Comment (14)Most people think they know what rights they have at work—but they're wrong frequently. Workplace law isn't always intuitive, and just because something is unkind doesn't mean it's illegal.
Check out these common myths concerning workplace rights, and test your own knowledge of what your boss can and cannot do.
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Which Type of Resume is Right for You?
Tweet Share on Facebook February 3, 2012 Comment (1)The resume: one of the most essential, albeit intimidating, parts of any job search. This key job-hunting tool should show your education, prior experience, accomplishments, and skills, which is a lot to include in one page. Your resume will most likely be in one of three formats: traditional, functional, or some combination of the two. Read on for a walk-through of the pros and cons of each.
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A To-Do List for the First-Time Entrepreneur
Tweet Share on Facebook February 2, 2012 Comment (2)Within each of us is a desire to be our own boss. We've all had our "million dollar" idea or one too many horrible bosses that make us want to start our own company. Yet the truth is simple: Owning your own business takes hard work, determination, sacrifice, and a very clear understanding of not just your business, but also your personality. Here are a few points to consider when deciding to become an entrepreneur:
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