Job & Career

A Beginner’s Guide to Networking

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Networking is the new black. The number one piece of advice to anyone in the job market right now is “network, network, network!” which is… actually really unhelpful. It’s up there with “It’s not what you know, but who you know” as careers advice. There might be some truth in it, but it doesn’t actually [...]

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Nine Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before You Sign a Contract

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Whether you’re signing a contract with a business partner, repairperson, friend, or lover, you should always consider carefully what you’re putting your name to. Before you put your name on the dotted line, ask yourself these nine questions. Did I read everything? This is the golden rule of contract-signing. Do not, under any circumstances, sign [...]

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Do You Really Want That Job?

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While in the current economy, you may want to jump on the opportunity to accept the first job offer that you get, honestly, it probably isn’t the best idea. Slow yourself down! While you may want to accept an offer quickly – a job is something that you should be willing to commit to for [...]

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6 Craigslist Selling Tips and Tricks

6 Craigslist Selling Tips and Tricks

You’ve tried yard sales and garage sales, and have even posted ads to grocery store bulletin boards. With some success you’ve cleared away the unwanted goods that you own, but you know that there has to be a better and easier way to move your stuff. Fortunately, the Internet has changed the way people advertise, [...]

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Starting Your Own Business: A Checklist to Ensure Success

Starting Your Own Business

Starting your own business can be rewarding, but it can also be the cause of blood, sweat, and tears. To make sure your business is set up for success, ask yourself these questions in order to determine if a new business is right for you. Why do I want to start a business? This might [...]

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How to build up long-term clientele — and then maintain it

How to build up long-term clientele — and then maintain it

Given the market conditions of today’s unstable and ever-changing economy, establishing and maintaining long-term clientele has never been more important. Doing so successfully will not only guarantee consistent revenues for your business, but also ensure that satisfied customers pass your name along to their friends, a.k.a. potential clients. Three reasons why you need long-term clientele [...]

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12 Things to Look for In a Job

12 Things to Look for In a Job

Studies have shown that people today spend more time at their jobs than any other place.  As the demand to have “more” increases, so does the demand for a good job to pay for it.  With the economy the way it is, it is not often that the perfect job comes along.  Getting as close [...]

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20 Time Management Tips for College Students

Time Management Tips

Learning time management is crucial for college students. Juggling school, work, studying, and a social life is no easy task. If you are a college student and feel that you are sinking further into a sea of “things to do” the following information will be helpful to you. The following are 20 time management tips [...]

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