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How Do Your Employee Benefits Stack Up?
Tweet Share on Facebook January 24, 2013 CommentIf you're looking for a new job, consider how the company you want to work for stacks up in terms of employee benefits and perks. These days, most companies are offering more than just basic healthcare coverage: Many offer paid maternity leave, work from home options, and/or other perks, like bringing your pet to work. The hiring marketplace is getting more cutthroat as the race to attract the best workers is on. The good news is: you're the winner in the race. As the job market heats up, you should have your pick of jobs and employee perks.
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Tips to Succeed With In-Person Networking
Tweet Share on Facebook January 23, 2013 CommentYou've probably heard that candidates referred by friends are much more likely to be hired. Statistics regarding how many employers fill jobs via their networks vary, but some toss around numbers as high as 80 percent. No matter the exact figures, no one doubts that networking helps job seekers.
There are many ways for job seekers to expand the numbers of people who know, like, and trust them and who may be willing to serve as their allies in a job search. Social networking—using LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Google+—provides many opportunities to engage and interact with new people.
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How to Be a Career Prepper
Tweet Share on Facebook January 23, 2013 CommentYou may have heard about National Geographic's television program Doomsday Preppers, which chronicles the lives and activities of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for a catastrophic event, such as nuclear war, financial crisis, or major natural disaster. This edutainment program, 50 percent education and 50 percent entertainment, shows Preppers, as they call themselves, stockpiling food and taking other proactive measures to protect themselves and their families in case of a disaster. What can you learn from Preppers to help you prepare for a career catastrophe? These are some proactive measures and supplies to stockpile in case you find yourself suddenly without a job.
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Overcome Your Fears About Negotiating Salary
Tweet Share on Facebook January 23, 2013 CommentMost job seekers are thrilled to get a job offer but dread the salary negotiation that comes along with it. Negotiating salary can especially be intimidating for people who don't do much negotiating in their daily lives, and many would rather simply accept an employer's first offer than push for more.
But overcoming your fears about negotiation can lead you to increase your starting salary significantly. Here are some of the most common fears about negotiating, and how you can overcome them.
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4 Ways to Figure Out Your Future
Tweet Share on Facebook January 22, 2013 CommentFiguring out what to do with your life can be excruciatingly hard— especially if you don't have oodles of time or buckets of money. If you're stuck in a career you hate, you're (unfortunately) not alone: According to a Right Management survey, almost two-thirds of Americans are unsatisfied with their jobs.
But don't write off career happiness as a lost cause. Try these four steps to decipher what you should really be doing with your career:
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6 Resume Red Flags You Can Avoid
Tweet Share on Facebook January 22, 2013 CommentThere is a lot of truth to the old adage: "You can't beat someone at their own game." In the resume game, the people who "own it" are the recruiters, sources, and HR staffers whose business it is to parse hundreds of resumes each week. They can put your resume into the larger context in a matter of seconds. Their job is to constantly be on the lookout for any disqualifying factor. Here are six key red flags you should avoid:
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How to Create a Great Work-from-Home Space (Even If It's In Your Closet)
Tweet Share on Facebook January 22, 2013 CommentIf your company has granted you permission to work virtually, congrats. You can get a surprising amount done without the distractions of the office. But now you've got your work cut out for you: you've got to first create an environment that will help you be productive and focused while you work.
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Should You Stay, or Should You Go?
Tweet Share on Facebook January 17, 2013 CommentIf you're considering quitting your job, you may be indecisive about whether it's the right decision or not. On the one hand, you're pretty miserable. On the other hand, if you wait it out, you might make that promotion next year. While quitting or staying at your job is a personal decision, let's look at a few key situations and what you should consider.
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Thinking About Quitting Your Job? Think Again
Tweet Share on Facebook January 16, 2013 CommentIf you're like most people, you have days where you fantasize about quitting your job—getting away from your boss and your co-workers, and maybe even the work itself. But while there absolutely are times when quitting is a good idea—when your boss asks you to do something illegal or unsafe, for instance, or when you've been offered a fantastic opportunity somewhere else—most of the time it's smart to think through all the consequences before you decide to leave.
Here are seven things to think through before you deliver your resignation.
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The Top 10 Things Every College Senior Needs to Do Right Now
Tweet Share on Facebook January 16, 2013 CommentBefore you know it, graduation will be here and chances are you want to line up a job before you walk across the stage. Start prepping for your job search immediately by doing these things.
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