So you are a recent graduate who’s about to make a huge decision on what to choose for their first job – working at an established corporation or a startup. There’s no consensus among HR professionals on how long you should stay at your first job out of college, but the general agreement seems to […]
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Unexpected expenses can cause real trouble in your life. Flat tires, medical emergencies or unexpected life expenses can all leave you financially crippled. Here are some ways you can make these unexpected costs a little more manageable. Medical With the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, health insurance is more affordable than ever before.
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p>Whether in a workplace, social, private or personal life, a mentor can have a profound positive influence on you. Here are some reasons how and why female mentors can make a big impact on someone’s life, and why you might consider either being one, or seeking one out. Business One of the most generous actions
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For many college graduates, the first day at their first job can be a shock. Outside of the university and family environment, the expectations are very different. What does it mean to be a professional? What kind of behavior is appropriate and what kind is likely to get you sacked? Each working environment is different,
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The entrepreneurial spirit has no age limit. Right out of college, a smart, young person can start a business with very little capital. Businesses with a low barrier to entry simply need a good brand presence and the will to become successful through hard work and smart marketing. Fitness Instructor For good or bad, your
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You’ve just received a phone call informing you that you got in for an interview and you’re thinking: Wow, I’m getting my dream job! Correction: you’re not landing the job yet, but one thing is true – you’re one step closer to it. The only thing standing between you two is the interview. Many recent
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Freshly out of college and full of dreams, recent college graduates are hardly prepared to face the grim and often disappointing reality of the job market. Most have some experience working at internships or summer jobs, but setting out to find a real full-time job is a hard nut to crack. Perhaps that’s why they
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More tablets are expected to sell than PCs in 2015, according to a study by technology research and advisory firm Gartner. Meanwhile, desktop sales have continued to freefall the last few years. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs made the same prediction about tablets and gadgets making desktops extinct in 2010. He even referred to it as
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If you have ever thought about becoming a freelance writer, then check out this infographic about the nine places you’ll encounter on your journey to freelancing success. The infographic was kindly provided by FreshBooks that help you send and track professional-looking invoices in minutes and get paid faster – ideal for freelancers.
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Millennials are the next great generation beginning their careers, but potential employers do not always have an easy time appealing to them. UpWork reports that while millennials are set to be the most employed generation in the American workforce starting this year, 53 percent of hiring managers express difficulty finding and retaining them. For millennials
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