Career Advice

August 3, 2016 George Tataris

So You Think You Can Email?

Avoid these six common email mistakes and you’ll be on your way to email super stardom. Electronic mail – what a world we live in! It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s convenient. I can’t even imagine how people communicated with

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July 27, 2016 Julie Shenkman

4 Things You Can Do To Guarantee An Interview

Modern job hunting has evolved over the years. Now-a-days you can easily apply online for virtually any position. Hundreds of companies are now seeking candidates, such as yourself, through the world wide web. Although it is now easier than ever

June 13, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Five Ways to Become the Person Every Employer Wants to Hire

Approximately 118 people apply for each available job in the United States, according to the latest available data from Forbes, and only 23 percent of them get interviews. That’s why you must create ways to differentiate yourself from other applicants

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June 9, 2016 Julie Shenkman

6 Jobs to Look Into After You Finish Your Master’s

While earning a Master’s degree takes plenty of work, the good news is that those who do so can look forward to high-paying and interesting careers. For those who are trying to decide about graduate school, here are six jobs

June 2, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Beyond the Resume: Tips for Marketing Yourself to Employers

The job-seeking process entails much more than a perfect and polished resume. Marketing yourself involves honestly presenting your positive features in a way that interests the other person. When marketing yourself, your potential employers will be looking for many values

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May 12, 2016 Julie Shenkman

5 Signs Your Job Search Efforts Lack Heart

5 iIt’s discouraging to see the success of others when you are working hard to find your next opportunity. Whether you’re unemployed or trying to find a job while you’re employed the length of time it takes to find a

April 5, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Comes with the Territory: 6 Most Hazardous Jobs for Your Health

Some of the most rewarding jobs can also be hazardous for your health. Even with proper training and workplace safety practices, some careers have a high probability of causing harm. There are risk classifications used to determine the level of

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March 22, 2016 Gina Deveney

You Don’t Have to Give Up $13 Million to Understand Adam LaRoche’s Decision

Last week, veteran first-baseman-turned-designated hitter Adam LaRoche retired from the Chicago White Sox, citing a disagreement over his son’s time in the clubhouse. In walking away from the team, he also walks away from the $13 million he was to

March 1, 2016 Julie Shenkman

How to Use Your Degree to Hone Your Leadership Skills

Many university students naturally focus on important goals like getting good grades and keeping up with homework. But you shouldn’t settle for just getting by. College is also a time to hone leadership skills that will help you at work

February 24, 2016 Gina Deveney

Yelp Employee Demonstrates How Not to Negotiate a Raise

Last week a 25-year-old employee on Yelp/Eat24’s customer support team posted an open letter to her CEO about her struggles to survive on her entry level salary. In it, she describes subsisting on a 10-pound bag of rice and the

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