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The Difference Between a Job and a Career
It is estimated that the average worker will have 14 jobs in his or her working lifetime. It is no longer a bad thing to change jobs. But that doesn't mean you should wander aimlessly from company to company. If you know the difference between a job and career and think long-term, you will prosper wherever you go.nnA job is: n⢠A regular activity performed in exchange for paymentn⢠A position in which one is currently employed.nnA career is:n⢠A chosen pursuit; a profes
July 9, 2006
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Silent Career Killers That Nobody Tells You About
Acadia Communications just completed a 3-month survey of 75+ managers and recruiters. We learned how to make our clients successful in the 2006 job market.nnWe also learned that there are a handful of âsilent career killersâ. These are the things that nobody comes right out and tells you. And if you donât address them, they will absolutely prevent you from advancing in your career.nn Career Killer #1 - Execution nAt the end of the day, itâs all about getting the job d
February 11, 2006
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How to Network Effectively
Networking is the single most effective way to job hunt and to increase business opportunities. Without a circle of high quality professional acquaintances, you will be severely disadvantaged throughout your career. However, building this circle requires planning and you have to continually work at it. How do you get started? Most importantly, how do you make sure you arenât turning people off or damaging your reputation? Read on to learn the fundamentals of effective netwo
January 7, 2006
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Always Have a Current Resume
Your resume tells the world who you are, professionally. In today's tight job market, you need to pursue opportunities right away when they come up. And it all starts with a current and professional resume. Both the content and the format are important. No matter how brilliant or experienced you are, an ugly resume will turn people off. So if you don't have one at all or it needs cleaning up, get going!nn What is the biggest mistake people make with resumes? nPeople write the
January 7, 2006
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