How to Build a Great Portfolio

When you're trying to find a job, it's more important for you to show, rather than to tell. And the best way to do that is with a killer portfolio. First, figure out what you want to showcase. Make sure you choose to include the type of work you want to get hired to do. Think outside…

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Career Advice

How to Find a Great Mentor

Having a mentor on your side can be a huge help in the job search process. To find and keep a good one, you need to know how to first build the relationship. Start by knowing exactly what you want. Decide what you want out of the mentor relationship and how you want it to work before…

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Career Paths

Get a Bachelor’s Degree Online in an Unusual Field

The range of academic pursuits is growing for online degrees. There are more opportunities now outside of health care, information technology and education. Students can now earn a degree in fire and emergency services online. Colorado State University is now offering a program for students. Other degrees aviation, integrative health and horticulture. Continue to original source.

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Resume Tips

The Skills You Need Before Applying for a Social Media Job

There's more to being a social media manager than just knowing how to use Facebook and Twitter. The best people for the job know how to track, measure and analyze social media efforts, and offer a number of special skills. Social media managers need to be good communicators. They are the voice for the brand, and…

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Management Tips

How to Help a Co-Worker Through a Personal Crisis

It's normal to grow close to your co-workers. After all, you do spend 40 hours a week with them. But when a co-worker is going through a personal crisis, it can be difficult to know how exactly to help them without crossing the line. Let your colleague know you're there for them. Be approachable, but don't…

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Auto Insurance

Auto Sales Set for Big Second Half of the Year

Industry experts are preparing for a big second half of the year after auto sales soared higher than expected in the first six months of 2015. "A couple of months ago we thought sales would start to level off and maybe pull back, but now we've changed our forecast," Jeff Schuster, Senior Vice President of Forecasting…

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Management Tips

How to Unite Employees Into a Cohesive Team

Sometimes when you're working it can feel like you're going solo, instead of contributing to a team. Take a few simple steps to ensure that your employees feel the bonds of teamwork. Encourage team members to ask for feedback and share the progress of each project your team is working on. Make everyone feel involved along…

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Resume Tips

Avoid Overused Phrases in Your Resume

The summary of your resume is the best place to showcase your best attributes and accomplishments. But there are a few overused phrases that you should avoid saying to ensure recruiters are impressed by you. Don't say you're an "out-of-the-box thinker." Too many people use this phrase without giving examples to back it up. Use the…

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Career Advice

What to Negotiate When Relocating for a Job

Moving can be a hassle - even if you're doing it for the job of your dreams. When you're negotiating an out-of-state job, there are certain things you should ask for to make your transition easier. Ask your company to allow you and your family to take a relocation scouting trip. These trips give you the…

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Career Paths

Consider an Online Program for Your MBA

An online MBA program may be the perfect fit for working professionals who want to keep their day job but continue their education. But many of the top programs have a residency component that should not be dismissed. For online MBA programs at any business school of national status, a required residency component (big or small)…

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