Jul 01, 2009 -
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Are You Stuck in a Job You Swore Was Temporary?
Yes, I didn't intend on staying at my job for so long.
No, I never saw my job as temporary.
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Jun 29, 2009 -
As the bloggers over at DC Interns are well aware, the Summer intern season has officially begun. While the intern experience is probably not as intense in most places as it is on the Hill, many workplaces bring on a few young, energetic up-and-comers to help out and learn the ropes (and let's be honest, make more than a few copies) for the Summer. Is yours one of them?
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Jun 29, 2009 -
You might have said some pretty terrible things about particular hiring managers in the past, but in many cases, those in charge of HR duties are frustrated by the annoying antics of applicants in the dark. You might be qualified for the job, but your chances for getting it will be better if you avoid doing these 10 things hiring managers hate about you.
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Jun 26, 2009 -
How does one get on the super rich list? Many of today's wealthy titans of business started with modest means and owe their wildly successful careers to their own wits and hard work. Do you know how these self-made million- and billionaire people get their start?
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Jun 23, 2009 -
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How Long Have You Been With Your Current Employer?
Less than a year.
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Jun 22, 2009 -
A friend of mine recently made an announcement on her Facebook page: after several years of climbing the ladder in publishing, she’s decided to take some time off to pursue other things — travel, writing, maybe an advanced degree.
While her decision may seem like something only a recent grad would have the flexibility to do, taking a break to find a new direction is more common than you may think. It’s not the kind of decision to be taken lightly, however, so keep the following things in mind.
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Jun 20, 2009 -
It's hard to pass judgment on a career you haven't had, but forget education, relevant experience, and interview contacts for a second. Which career do you think is cooler?
Would You Rather Be an Author or a Book Critic?
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Jun 17, 2009 -
Nobody expects to get paid for volunteering. But when it comes to work, you better believe compensation is a big part of the picture. British Airways is asking its 40,000 employees to forget about the pay for a while — between one and four weeks, to be exact.
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Jun 17, 2009 -
Jobs have a way of weighing us down, and some are more likely to wear on us than others. In a new report, CareerCast.com ranks the most demanding jobs considering their risk, hours, stress level, and physical demands.
Firefighters are more than brave hotties; the report shows that firefighters hold the most demanding job of all because they're no strangers to long hours, life-threatening situations, and have more physical demands than the other decidedly demanding jobs.
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Jun 11, 2009 -
A new charter school called Equity Project is sending shock waves through the teaching system. According to the New York Times, the school is "premised on the theory that excellent teachers — and not revolutionary technology, talented principals or small class size — are the critical ingredient for success."
One of the questions experts are hoping to answer is if offering six-figure salaries is the way to attract a collection of superb teachers.
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