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5 Surprising People Who are Hurting Your Career
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The biggest obsacle in anyone's career is themselves.
Having clarity, staying laser focused, and taking steps consistently to get you closer to where you want to be. It takes patience, discipline, and determination. 
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Finding a new job or changing industries is a natural desire, especially after the start of a new year. But don’t leap too quickly. Before you start
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Interesting!
5 Industries the article is forecasting will not be growing in 2013.
They didn't have positive news for those who will be graduating from Law school in 2013.
Read, and let us know what you think should be on the list.
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Fortune
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Very interesting article regarding how one committee at a top school decides who will be invited to their school.
Da Silva stated in the article that the MBA admissions is more art than science. Decisions are based on a mix of quick judgments, gut instincts, and raw numbers. She and her colleagues consider an applicant's undergraduate grades, GMAT or GRE scores, work history, and recommendations. They also judge candidates by their responses to two essay questions.
Each admissions officer will spend between 15 to 30 minutes reviewing an application before deciding whether to invite a candidate to interview in person or via Skype.
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Great #Job advise for fresh #graduates 10 Tips For Making A Strong First Impression. http://t.co/TJeB0AUG #newjob #work #tasks
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I like this visual!
My 3 additional tips:
1. Learn to be a great listener, and learn from all sources.
2. Get to know everyone. Do you know the name of your security staff, engineering, and parking attendants?
When I stayed late to work on projects -- it was my opportunity early on to get to know wonderful people from different shifts who were always there to help.
3. Always do more than is expected. What gets you the promotion is doing more than what is on the job description.
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FaceWash web app cleans your Facebook profile of embarrassing or incriminating content.
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Wow, what a creative way to clean up your facebook profile before an interview. This new app claims to wash your facebook of content and pictures that are not professional.
Has anyone heard of this app? Please share with us if you know of any other apps that do the same thing.
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Career seekers -- check out this great article for Career Fair Tips! http://t.co/3SAFrBqP
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Simple advice and reminders to those who will be participating in Career Fairs. Getting business cards, researching companies, dress for success to ensure that you make a great first impression, and following up are all things that you know. However, it is always curious to me how few students actually take the time to follow those tips.
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Six Tips for Virtual Career Fairs
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Great tips for Virtual Career Fairs! Remember, I always tell you in my books and blogs that you have to diversify your networking and career searching strategy. Virtual Career Fairs are very popular.
Please tell me what you think about the Virtual Career Fairs. Do you have best practices that you can share with our readers.
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Put these into effect today! -- 12 Tips For Accelerating Your Job Hunt http://t.co/IZEt15YB #hiring #jobs
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Easy visual and great reminders of what you should do. I love the advice to network -- don't broadcast, and of course to follow companies who meet your values and career aspirations.
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Change may be the new constant, but that's no reason to get wishy-washy.
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In Harvard Business Review's article, the Bureau of Labor Statistics's recent study stated that the average person between 18-46 in their sample changed their careers 11 times.
The good news is this...besides confusion, one of the greatest obstacles holding students back from making a career decision is fear. Most students who I have talked to are afraid that the decision they make might be the wrong one.
My advice regardless of where you are in your career journey is the following: When you are faced with a career choice weigh out the pros and cons in black and white. Avoid making decisions weighted solely on financial reasons.
Know why the career choice is the right one for you, and how it fits into your overall career plan. If it takes you closer to your ultimate career goal, and you have done your homework with the best information you have available....be confident about your decision.
In my career I have never looked back with regrets. I always knew that I made the best career decision for me and my family, I knew why I had made the decision, and I knew that I made the best decision with the information I had at that time.
This philosophy has helped me move forward with confidence -- I hope it will help you too!
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I got selected in a new start-up and right now studying in my final year. I have semester to go through and I see my friends getting placed in big companies with brand names.
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This is a question that most of my students seem to ask over and over and over again. My response.... Of course it is alright to be confused after you have made a decision about your career.
One of the lastest surveys from the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that individuals changed jobs approximately 11 times (individuals polled were from their mid 20s to mid 40s).
The most important thing to do at the time you are making a career decision is to know where you want to be, and how the target position you are considering takes you closer to your ultimate goal.
When you are making the deicison, write the pros and cons of the position, and then make the best decision that is good for you at that time. Move forward and don't beat yourself up for the decision.
Be confident in knowing that you made the best decision that you could with the information you had available at that time. Also, know that you made the decision because of the direction you aspired to be.
Its okay to change career directions. I have and I am happier and more enriched because of career steps along the way.
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The first important step to searching for jobs is to get into the right mindset and plan a job searching strategy.
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Excellent article with many tips on career planning.
Also, if you don't know how to start or where to track your goals. Please sign up on my www.congratsbooks.com and we will give you complimentary tools such as a career planner and a daily and weekly activities log to get you jumpstarted.
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Providing a salary history serves as an early screening tool for recruiters and a strong indicator of what your next salary should be (Bringing up the Past: The Do's and Don'ts of Talking About Salary History http://t.co/vluktEoQ)...
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Applications are official company documents.
If you do lie on your application, and you are hired and the employer finds the false information. You could be released, (depending on local, state, and applicable federal laws) for falsification of company documents.
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Futureproof Your Job With A Career Insurance Policy
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This article has four wonderful tips.
Once you have landed your target position, never become complacent. You should always be preparing and grooming yourself for the next target position.
This article refers to networking, skills, and a savings account to plan for the unexpected.
I always challenged my staff to ask themselves....if I didn't have my job tomorrow, have I kept my skills, technology, and networks up? Am I ready to compete globally?
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Once you have decided a career path that is right for you -- congratulations! Now it is time to do your research. You certainly don't want to invest your time, energy, and money in a job or industry that is shrinking in the geographical that you where you want to grow your roots.
Go to the career guide to industries and review the Occupational Outlook hanbook. (Go to bureau of labor statistics website, search for career guide to industries) Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Don't worry if you find that the job and or industry you are seeking is shrinking. Either continue your research to establish in what geographical areas the industry is growing, and apply in those areas.
If you don't desire to relocate, then you will need to re-package your skills and experience towards another position and industry that is growing and thriving in your area.
I hope this helps!!
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Careers advice: The next step
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Outstanding article!
This article is signing my song....Internships are so important! The right experience with the right company will absolutely springboard you years ahead in your career plan.
Per the article: A Financial Times survey of alumni shows that 83 per cent of MBA students in the US, Canada and Mexico completed a summer internship as part of their programme. Of these, 60 per cent were offered a job and 56 per cent accepted.
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Community colleges are proven assets
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Community colleges now more than ever provide so much more than a traditional two-year stepping stone to a 4-year University.
Read this interesting article for more information!
Remember, once you decide upon a career path it is very important to do your research if the industry is growing in the geographical area you are seeking. (In one of my postings I provide the url link to go for growing careers -- the Bureau of Labor Statitistics will provide this information)
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Got an annoying co-worker that always seems to get under your skin? Here are five tips for dealing with your irritating work peers.
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Once you land the perfect job and company you hoped for....you may find that you don't see eye to eye with everyone on the team.
Don't let differences get in the way. Read this article for some quick tips. My philosophy: Stay focused on adding value, and always be in control of your words, actions, behaviors, and responses. Make sure that everything that you do or say is consistent with the most professional you.
Differences should be valued. Do your best to understand and get to know people who have different communication styles and views.
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There is a right way to resign: Resignation advice that you need to know: http://t.co/kuJoMoAm
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Excellent advice!
My philosophy: The last days of employment say more about a person then the first days of employment. Do more than what is expected, make a handover document, organize your files if you are using a company issued computer, write your professional thank yous, meet with HR, and other individuals who have assisted you at the company to thank them personally and let them know where you are going, and let your boss know that you are available to answer any questions to him/her and the person who takes on your position.
Not only is it the right thing to do....it is the right thing for your career as well. Avoid using your exit to complain about your boss and the company.
Please share with our readers any other best practices you have done.
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EARLY CAREER ADVICE: Careers in the Non-Profit sector- Part 2 Vancouver Desi Non-profits employ a large number of people in North America and need highly skilled and experienced individuals to join their organizations but they have some very real...
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Check out this interesting online tool ideal for high school students. Many resources and tools are available.
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MSN Careers - The 2013 global job forecast - Career Advice Article http://t.co/DcNE283a
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Timely article regarding the global environment.
What are your thoughts?
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Great example how changing someone's outlook on life can drastically change someone's life and career potential.
Two principles that I also live by: 1. Live in the present (You have to disconnect to connect) 2. Be open to possibilities (When was the last time you did something for the first time) 3. Have confidence in yourself (Act as though it were impossible to fail)
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Read who made the top 100 list of the best companies to work for in 2013! Google is #1. You can search for your state and will find the best companies in that field for your geographic area.
I want to hear your opinion....do you have a "best company to work for" that should be noted?
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Embrace the digital you, focus on the fix, rise above being average, volunteer, and polish your credentials (RT @kbaumann: Short & Sweet: Career Advice from the Pros http://t.co/F0B7nmMb via...
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Nice article! Besides the typical advice of polishing your credentials, this article also advises us to embrace the digital you. They suggest to create a one-page web-site branding yourself.
Also, give back to the community!
Tell us what you are doing in 2013...please share your advice to our readers.
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Excellent tips to follow on how to leverage twitter to connect with potential employers and recruiters.
Please let us know if you are doing this, and if you have any other tips to share.