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How to Read Someone’s Eye Movements

When I’m buying my horrible morning coffee at Starbucks, I can usually tell how much the barista hates me by her eye movements. The rolling of the eyes, the blank, soulless expression full of hate, she resents that I get my daily coffee fix and I have to communicate with her. If you’re like me and…

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How to Become a Powerful Connector

As much as I love connecting and networking with people, there is an undeniable feeling of impurity that can arise at networking events. It’s the feeling that someone wants to talk to you because of who you may know, not for who you are. There is no doubt that networking is one of the most effective ways…

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Why Your Resume is Like a Burger

If you think a big, messy burger has as much in common with a professional, neat resume as a one-off assignment with a full-time job contract, you are about to change your mind. Fresh ingredients, ideal proportions and careful preparation are key in creating a burger that will satisfy even the most demanding palate. Similarly,…

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7 Job Search Mistakes Every Job Applicant Should Stop Doing

Job searching in a tough market is a daunting and tedious process. Not everyone was given the chance that they’ve wanted for their career. More often than not, every applicant finds more failure over success in each position they applied for. During the job hunt course, the applicant has to go through a series of…

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Should You Go Freelance?

On paper, the freelance lifestyle is perfect. You have the ultimate freedom – from office location and working hours, to clients and projects. There are no bosses or holiday restrictions, and childcare is no longer a problem. However, the reality of freelancing can be quite different. For some people, too much freedom can turn into…