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5 things you need to remove from your CV...now!

Don't be a cookie cutter applicant! Remove these 5 candidate faux-pas from your resume or CV right now and you'll see those job offers roll in...,Don't be a cookie cutter applicant! Remove these 5 candidate faux-pas from your resume or CV right now and you'll see those job offers roll in...,Don't be a cookie cutter applicant! Remove these 5 candidate...
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The ins and outs of severance pay

If you’re newly unemployed or worried about getting fired, you may be trying to figure out the possibility of getting severance pay.,If you’re newly unemployed or worried about getting fired, you may be trying to figure out the possibility of getting severance pay.,If you’re newly unemployed or worried about getting fired, you may be trying to figure out the possibility...
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When it’s okay to say no to a promotion

Consider the following scenarios, which for many may reflect situations in which it might be wise to say no to a promotion.,Consider the following scenarios, which for many may reflect situations in which it might be wise to say no to a promotion.,Consider the following scenarios, which for many may reflect situations in which it might be wise to say...
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Internship etiquette: the do's and don'ts guide

You may be reading this post moments before your first day as an intern and are nervously wondering, "What exactly is proper intern etiquette?",You may be reading this post moments before your first day as an intern and are nervously wondering, "What exactly is proper intern etiquette?",You may be reading this post moments before your first day as an intern...
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How to turn your hobby into a successful business

The world of work has undergone a fundamental change in the past few decades. No longer can an employee expect to remain with the same company for a career, enjoy all kinds of excellent benefits, and retire with a nice pension. These days entrepreneurs are turning their side hustles into businesses...,The world of work has undergone a fundamental change in...
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Why you need an internship - and 5 surprising things I learned from mine

College is tough. The transition from high school to undergraduate is not easy. But, the transition from undergraduate to the real world is going to be even harder. Internships help make the experience more palatable.,College is tough. The transition from high school to undergraduate is not easy. But, the transition from undergraduate to the real world is going to be...
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Why psychopaths are really that good at getting ahead

Why do workplace psychopaths seem to be successful so often? Do you need to be a psychopath in order to get ahead these days? Recently, CNBC investigated why psychopaths are so good at getting ahead. Let’s take a deeper look at this issue and try and shed some light on the “psychopath question.”,Why do workplace psychopaths seem to be successful...
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How you can quit your job and travel the world

No matter how much you like your job, chances are you’ve spent some time daydreaming about what it would be like to walk into your boss’s office, quit your job, and then put all your energy into traveling and enjoying the world.,No matter how much you like your job, chances are you’ve spent some time daydreaming about what it would...
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5 grammar skills you need to master for career success

No matter what field you’re in, it’s likely that any given job description calls for good communication skills. At the top of this list is making sure your writing and speaking skills are top-notch. Let’s look at some of the key grammar tips that make your conversation and resume are polished and professional.,No matter what field you’re in, it’s likely...
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