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The Art of the Intro – How to Introduce Someone in a Professional Environment

by September 13, 2012

I work with a lot of different people. Sometimes there are two people I know might be able to do some business together. This represents a great opportunity to bring people together and help them create a business relationship or forge a friendship. But it has to be done carefully, otherwise you risk alienating someone, [...]

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Can You Create a More Flexible Work Environment?

by Miranda Marquit August 28, 2012

Are employers becoming more flexible to the demands of workers? Indications are that many employers are interested in retaining younger workers, and willing to make accommodations for their demands. A recent article posted on the blog at the Wall Street Journal indicates that many employers are trying to find ways to keep the workers from [...]

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High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

by Emily Guy Birken August 27, 2012

At some point in high school, you probably had to listen to your guidance counselor lecture you about the enormous income differences between individuals who only completed high school and those who had gone on to get a four-year degree or more. And those statistics are certainly true. According a 2011 U.S. News and World [...]

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Prepare for the End of Your Student Loan Grace Period

by Guest Contributor August 20, 2012

Graduating from college is an enormous transition, and between final exams, job searches, graduation parties, and goodbyes, understanding the details of your student loan repayment might get lost in the shuffle. Even though you have already sat through your required student loan exit counseling seminar, you may still feel confused and overwhelmed about the fact [...]

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Where to Take Free Classes Online

by Miranda Marquit August 13, 2012

One of the best ways to invest in yourself is to engage in lifelong learning. Not only can you keep your mind active, but you can also learn valuable skills. Whether you are just interested in learning something new and interesting, or whether you want to become better educated in a way that will help [...]

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4 Steps to Take If You Are Underpaid

by August 8, 2012

In my last article we talked about finding out what your skills and job are worth in the employment marketplace. Some of you may have been unfortunately surprised to learn that you are underpaid by your employer. Or at least have a pretty good hunch that you are underpaid, depending on which methods you used [...]

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How Does Your Salary Compare to Your Peers?

by August 5, 2012

Here’s something you may not know: in some organizations two people doing the exact same job may not be paid the exact same wage. One worker may have better qualifications than another, or may have been hired during a tighter labor market so the company offered more money to attract them to the team. (Fair [...]

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