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5 Tips to Guarantee Productive Negotiation

Negotiation needs to be approached tactfully and with a clear aim in mind for optimum success. Setting a clear objective and having the confidence to ask for what you want are key to negotiating effectively, so keep these tips in mind and prepare thoroughly before entering a conversation. Molly Fletcher, a former author and sports agent…

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30 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand

Sculpting your own personal brand online can sometimes seem like a hefty task. But creating a brand for yourself is easier than you think! In the infographic below, created by Referral Candy, 37 experts have shared with us their top tips for a well crafted personal brand – and it’s not as complicated as you think!…

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Should You Accept LinkedIn Connection Requests from Anyone?

Our LinkedIn group is full of many fantastic discussions, started by various industry professionals. This week, Carolyn Hyams asked our group if they think you should accept LinkedIn connection requests from anyone and everyone? Here’s the LinkedIn discussion! Join our #UROpinion discussion every Monday on LinkedIn, where you can comment on our latest discussion now! Jennifer Jones Newbill says…

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6 Simple Rules to Keep Your Resume Effective

Have you ever wondered why you didn’t get a call back after submitting your resume for your perfect job?  Sending out more job applications to more companies doesn’t always equate to more call backs and interviews.  The chances are your resume was a fast track into the trashcan because you weren’t following these simple rules…

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4 Top Secrets of Entry-Level Resume Writing

Before writing your resume, you’ll no doubt go online to research a few writing tips, and end up reading article after article advising on what and what not to put: “do not exceed two pages in length, begin with most recent work history, highlight your key career achievements in a separate section…” This is all excellent advice; however,…