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November 23rd, 2008

Self-promotion: How to Move up the Ladder at Work with a Personal Publicity Campaign

Self-promotion: How to Move up the Ladder at Work with a Personal Publicity Campaign

Using self-promotion can help you move up the ladder at work. Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to get a promotion, while a co-worker with the same level of experience,

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November 21st, 2008

Acing the Lunch Interview

Acing the Lunch Interview

A job interview over lunch can feel as nerve-wracking as a blind date. Not only must you demonstrate that you are intelligent, pleasant and capable, you must also appear graceful while eating. You may even prefer to pass up the opportunity rather than face an intimidating line-up of eating utensils.

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November 21st, 2008

The interview is over, now what?

The interview is over, now what?

If you’re a job seeker, you probably breathe a sigh of relief when you finish your first interview. After all the resume crafting, researching and rehearsing answers, you’ve survived time in the hot seat.

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November 21st, 2008

E-Mail Etiquette: Know the Rules

E-Mail Etiquette:  Know the Rules

When you attend a business meeting, you probably don’t use the wrong fork or slurp wine from fine glassware. Just as it’s important to have good table manners at a luncheon, it’s essential that you mind your e-mail manners in the workplace.

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September 24th, 2008

Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview

Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview

Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview because hiring managers often know whether they might hire someone soon after the opening handshake and small talk, a new survey suggests. Executives polled said it takes them just 12 minutes to form a first impression,

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July 9th, 2008

Job interview tactics

Job interview tactics

Job interview tactics can set you ahead. Acing a job interview begins long before you arrive at the hiring manager’s office. In today’s competitive job market, the most diligent candidates take extra steps to distinguish themselves from the competition by planning ahead.

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July 24th, 2006

Getting the Most from Informational Interviews

Getting the Most from Informational Interviews

In the workplace today, a growing number of professionals are taking a closer look at their career aspirations. If you decide a career change is in your future, one effective way to test the waters is by arranging informational interviews with professionals who work in the fields that interest you.

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