Social media has made it possible to share thoughts, ideas and images with thousands of friends and connections – and beyond that, with virtual strangers everywhere. The harsh truth is that as much fun and as useful it may be, it also has a down side. Even the smallest mistakes in terms of what you [...]
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What’s the difference between being busy and being productive? It may seem like a fine line at first, but especially when your goal is to advance your career, it’s important to understand the very real difference between the two. It All Comes Down to Focus The differences between busy people and productive people ultimately lead [...]
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When your boss ignores you, their lack of response can make you fall into a downward spiral of worry and stress. Do they dislike you or the work you submitted? Why aren’t they answering your emails and progress updates? There are a number of reasons why this may be happening – and likewise, a number [...]
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Congratulations UNLV Rebels! Four years ago, you stepped onto campus as kids and today, you’re young men and women ready to enter the workforce. Not all fun and games, college likely presented its fair share of challenges, but you pushed through and now you have your degree. The time has come to start searching for [...]
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When you get to the point that your current job doesn’t meet your needs, whatever the reason, obviously a job search must begin. But how do you manage it quietly, without alerting your current boss that you want to move on before you’re ready to tell the news yourself? In some respects, telling a boss [...]
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Finding a great job in Las Vegas can be tough, because there’s a lot of talented professionals competing for the most highly-coveted positions. Working with an employment agency is a savvy way to get your “in” with some of the top companies in the region. There’s a lot of great staffing firms to choose from, [...]
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Asking for a raise can be an awkward, stressful experience. But if you’re well prepared, it can be simpler than you may expect. Put yourself in your manager’s shoes and design your approach accordingly. In the words of Harvard Business School Professor Kathleen McGinn, “Think about why your boss should even consider granting your request.” [...]
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Congratulations, college graduate! You may have already started (in which case, kudos to you), but now is the time to put a concentrated effort into your job search – researching where you want to work, establishing your professional reputation, and starting the network of connections that will support your career for the long term. Follow [...]
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You choose your work based on a number of factors – not just the size of your paycheck. Or at least you should. Whether you are just launching your career or looking to make a change, don’t let money be the sole driver of your decision. If you do, you’ll most likely wind up regretting [...]
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So you’ve hit a bit of a rut in your job search. You’ve sent out dozens of cover letters and resumes, filled out the applications, and yet you haven’t landed anything yet. That stiff upper lip has begun to tremble ... so how do you manage to keep up your spirits? Change your attitude with [...]
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July 18, 2016
