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How to Stay Positive When You Hate Your Job

We’ve all been there, hunched over computer screens watching the clock, and waiting for another terrible work day to end. You dislike the management, the company culture, or the lack of meaningful work on your desk. In short: you hate your job. But no matter how much the job sucks, quitting might not always be…

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20 Ways to Turn Off an Interviewer

The interview is like a first date. You are checking out the company and the people you meet with, and they are evaluating you. You are both looking for some sign that this may lead to another date, or even a long-term relationship. During an interview, a similar evaluation is occurring. Are you doing things to…

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21 Secrets to Nailing Your Next Job Interview

You’ve got a job interview coming up, but how can you NAIL it? Do you know the true secrets for preparation, what to do during and following up the interview? Here are the 21 secrets you need (courtesy of our friends at College Atlas) – shhhh…. Takeaways: Make sure you research the company – website,…

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The 10 Most Important Work Skills Employers Want

In today’s competitive job market, it’s more important than ever to have the skills that employers are looking for. While hard skills, such as technical knowledge and proficiency in specific software programs, are important, soft skills are also essential for success in the workplace. Soft skills are interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that allow you to…

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Make the Most of Your Summer Internship

Which college student has not heard that an internship or cooperative education opportunity is essential to a full-time offer after college? For the most part, summer hiring for internships is slowing down and I am listening to stories from young folks who are starting their internships. Stories about the relief of getting something for summer,…