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March 3, 2016
An administrative assistant needs strong PC skills. A computer programmer needs solid coding skills. A machinist needs exceptional CNC skills. Technical skills are undeniably important…
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Looking for a job as a lighthouse keeper? An over-the-road truck driver? Then you can skip right over this post – because it’s all about…
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On the job hunt? Get ready for a question like this in your next interview: “Tell me about a problem you faced at work and…
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When things get busy and your to-do list is long, do you panic – or plan and manage your time effectively? Obviously, employers want to…
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When your experience isn’t an exact match for a job, how can you put your best foot forward on your resume – or in an…
Read MoreMarch 2, 2016When putting your ideal staff together, you want to have the best and strongest employees possible. However, it may help you more if you look at the staff you already have and work on getting rid of a worker whose very presence poisons the rest of the team. When you think about it, you know [...]
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February 29, 2016Knowing how to interview is the most effective way to assess a candidate’s teamwork skills, which are critical to your hiring success. The key is to ask the right questions and listen for any indicators to determine if a person has a true team player mindset. Definition of a Team Player The old school definition [...]
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February 29, 2016Customer-facing roles carry a lot of weight, so most companies won’t hire just anyone to fill these positions. If you’ve been invited to interview for a customer service job, you need to be able to answer some pretty tough questions. Make a great impression by spending a lot of time preparing for the big day, [...]
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2016When creating a resume, it should look as complete as possible -- while you don't want to fill it up with too much or make it too wordy, you also don't want to have large blank spaces because you simply don't have the numbers to make it look complete. Everyone says that it helps to have concrete [...]
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February 24, 2016Cirque du Soleil has been a highlight of the Las Vegas Strip for more than 20 years. In total, more than 160 million people have seen the company’s shows since it was founded in 1984 — and nearly 15 million in 2015 alone. Most people think of Cirque as an incredibly talented group of performers, [...]
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