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Creating Your Personal Development Plan

7 years ago from Dr. Claudia E. Tatum, SSI, PCP, CHS-1

Are you fully in control of your career? Do you have a clear and inspiring idea of what you want to achieve in the future? ...

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How To Receive An Outstanding Annual Performance Review

7 years ago from Mike Cottell

Everyone has the opportunity to receive an outstanding annual performance review, but it requires a strategic approach that is carefully managed throughout the year. Given...

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Interview Techniques - Article 4 of 4 - "Ways Candidates Strike Out on Interviews, Get Hired for The Job You Want and Good Questions to Ask"

7 years ago from Mark Downey

These are 34 ways candidates strike out on interviews:

  1. Poor personal appearance.
  2. Lack of interest and enthusiasm. (Passive and indifferent)
  3. Over emphasis on money. (Interested only...
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Interview Techniques - Article 3 of 4 - "Outside the box Questions"

7 years ago from Mark Downey

Here are some outside the box questions to prepare for in your next interview as indicated in my first article.

 Tell me about a time...

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Interview Technique - Article 2 of 4 - "Interview Tips and Suggestions"

7 years ago from Mark Downey

Do your homework and check out the potential employer's website. Ask around. Find out as much as possible about the company before your interview. Prepare...

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Interview Technique - Article 1 of 4 - "Win Every Interview with these 6 Steps"

7 years ago from Mark Downey

I've written a series of articles that will help prepare you for the questions that may be asked during an interview. There will be four...

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What a Hiring Manager is Looking for In a Job Candidate

7 years ago from Don Vanpool

I speak with many groups regarding the hiring process and exactly what a hiring manager is looking for in a candidate. Over the course of...

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Top 5 Fears Facing First-Time Veteran Entrepreneurs and How to Combat Them

7 years ago from Michael DeSa

All too often, transitioning veterans seeking to become entrepreneurs never take the first step in pursuing their dreams because of perceived insecurities. They prematurely assume...

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From military service to professional services: Five things you should know

7 years ago from Ann Law

The article by J.C. Goetz, consultant, Deloitte Tax LLP can be found here.

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Do Certifications Help Me Find a Job?

7 years ago from John Gelinne

In my experience, certifications can be very beneficial to allow employers to better understand your expertise beyond tradition military service. Certifications can be definitive discriminators...

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