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Will Strong Coffee Help Me in the Interview?

Going for a job interview can be nerve-wracking. If you really want to make a good impression, you will need nerves of steel! Of course, you want to make the best impression possible, and there are a number of ways to ensure you create a positive reaction from your interview. Many individuals have their own…

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Is Your Resume Holding You Back?

The job market is overcrowded with applicants all wanting to be the one who gets picked out of the crowd and lands the job. However, there are two areas where you have a chance to outshine your competition and embark on your new career. Everyone knows that their resume has to be top notch, but that’s…

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Why Unemployment Statistics Can Be Very Misleading

Statistics. They’re great if used appropriately, and they’re understood. According to a recent U.S. government statistic, the inflation rate is about 1 percent. But anyone who buys anything knows that’s probably not a true portrayal of cost,s even though that rate is defined as ‘the rate at which the general level of prices for goods…

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3 Mindsets to Embrace for Job Search

Job seekers are afraid. They are afraid to take risks and afraid to stand out. Most believe it is safer to play by the rules and hope the right fit finds them. Those odds aren’t very good. The job seeker of tomorrow needs to become a marketing marvel, savvy salesperson and take risks like a serial…

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How to Use Basic Persuasion to Get You a Job [INFOGRAPHIC]

It’s a little known fact that persuasion can help you land the dream job – but how? This infographic by NowSourcing gives some of the best tips. Takeaways: Internships are a good place to start! Do your research – if you aren’t interested in them, they won’t be interested in you! Do not promise more than you…