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Thrill of the (job) Hunt

Hunting for a job today is unlike the hunt of the past. In today's technological world, the job hunt has changed so dramatically that many individuals do not have a clue where to begin. No longer do the same rules apply that worked when your parents were looking for employment. Searching classified ads in the newspaper is archaic and unfortunately the advice that you receive from college career counselors and the Department of Labor are as out dated as fly collar disco shirts. Here are just a few examples of how the job-hunting process has changed: Then: Newspaper classifieds were the main ...

Net Worth In Your Network

You've heard the old saying, "It’s not what you know, but rather who you know." When it comes to making more money; whether it's through expanding your own business or landing a better job, it's all about who you know. The majority of business opportunities come from connecting with the right people at the right time. Why is networking such a powerful technique? People often do business with individuals who they know and trust. Networking allows you to create personal branding for yourself and your business. Networking helps people understand who you are and why they should do business with you. Individuals ...

Productivity In Technology

Technology can seem like a runaway freight train that is bearing down on you. Keeping up with the accelerating pace of innovation seems nearly impossible. However, it is an unavoidable and critical element of life today. If you want to compete in today’s business world, then, it’s important to keep up with the advances of emerging new trends. Technology continues to transform practices and processes. It enables us to manage our lives more efficiently, faster and over a greater distance than ever before. Technology is designed to reduce costs and/or improve productivity in order to increase profitability. Today, we can't imagine ourselves ...

Career Branding Strategies

In today’s competitive environment, having a good education is only the first step to finding a job and building a successful career. Professionals must continuously brand themselves as recognized authority figures in their field of expertise. This accomplishment is only achieved by setting themselves apart from their peer group so that they may continue to navigate the waters of career advancement. In the Personal Branding category, we will discuss the important elements of your career planning process. You will learn why planning your next career move should be like a game of chess; take job opportunities only after strategically planning how ...