8 things that can kill your job chances
In her new book “What Your Body Says,” Sharon Saylor writes, “The most influential part of communication is your nonverbal. Your nonverbal can actually destroy or produce the results you want, such as inspiring employees to do better work, calming angry customers, creating fans in the marketplace and closing sales.” And according to a new [...]
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Another week and even more companies hiring! We’re trying to simplify your job search and point you in the right direction. This week we focus on companies hiring in the Southern region of the U.S. From D.C. to Texas, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget you can click on the job title, company name and [...]
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Your Co-Worker’s About to be Fired, Do You Say Anything?
The he-said-she-said-I-heard-don’t-tell-anybody rumor mill thrives in any workplace. You can be a registered nurse, an attorney, a foreman or a teacher, and you come across information that no one else knows. Is it news? Is it gossip? The textbook correct way to handle this information is to keep it to yourself. If what you found [...]
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Professional, Not Provocative, Equals Productive, Employers Say
A couple of weeks ago we told you about a survey that found over half of female respondents felt more productive at work when dressed provocatively. Now, according to a different survey, it’s apparent that employers don’t agree. The poll, conducted by UK law firm DWF, found that employers overwhelmingly feel that dress codes are [...]
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8 Ways to Earn Extra Cash
According to the late Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, 6.8 million Americans fall into the category of long-term unemployment. Long-term unemployment is identified as looking for work for 27 weeks or longer. When you think about it, that’s a lot of people not earning a paycheck right now. Plus, if you think about how many [...]
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Do unemployment benefits deter job seeking?
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