I've been working on my Christmas list, even though I know the big day will come and, as always, I'll end up disappointed. (To be honest, my wife's "but there are no unicorns" excuse is ...
 
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You have more important things to focus on than, um, focusing. Get back on track with these tips. You probably don’t want to admit it but you love distractions. In fact, just like monkeys, you ...
 
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Are you "creative," "organizational, and "effective"? If so, your résumé might also be in need of a makeover. LinkedIn, the social networking site for people with business cards, has released its list of the year’s ...
 
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I heard that a lot of companies use software to weed out "good" from "bad" resumes. How do those systems work, and is there anything I can do to improve my chances of my resume ...
 
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The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in nine months, showing improvement for the long-shaky labor market. Initial jobless claims dropped by 23,000 to a seasonally ...
 
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Holiday parties may seem like a time to kick back and enjoy – and yet they also may be the best opportunities all winter to grow your network and add a little warmth to those ...
 
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Everyone who cares, even modestly, about design can name a few decisive events that set them on that path. Steve Jobs was no different, but he was also extraordinarily lucky: The formative design lessons he ...
 
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Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren't sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished ...
 
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You nailed the job interview, and now the hiring manager wants to know when you can start, and whether you're planning to take some time off between leaving your current gig and starting the new ...
 
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LinkedIn is the proverbial dark horse of social media: we all know it’s there, but few of us use it to its full potential. With just a little bit of effort you will see how ...
 
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It's that time of year again; time to reflect on all the bounties of 2011. Time to dig deep and think about what we are thankful for despite an imperfect economy, Kim Kardashian's shocking divorce, ...
 
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You know it’s coming. It’s the most feared question during any job interview: Do you think I would look good in a cowboy hat? Just kidding. The real question is: Can you tell me about ...
 
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It’s been a long time coming, but Google has finally given the official go-ahead for businesses to create profiles on the Google+ social network. We have gone hands-on with the new option to offer you ...
 
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After getting fired in October from the high-tech startup where he had worked for more than four years Joshua Filgate, a 27-year-old engineer in Southborough, Mass., took the usual steps to jump start his job ...
 
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I grew up hungry to do something creative, to set myself apart. I also believed creativity was magical and genetically encoded. As early as the age of 8, I began sampling the arts, one after ...
 
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In a perfect world, friendships, relationships, and business contacts would all develop naturally and blossom exactly how you'd like, but that's not the world we live in. In reality, we're all busy people, and relationships ...
 
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Have you heard about personal branding? It’s the idea that in the 21st Century, you are responsible for the degree to which you are known; that you are responsible for your own marketing. The theory ...
 
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I hate wearing pants. They’re uncomfortable and restrictive, the waist too snug, the legs too itchy. And they deny people their inalienable right to see my calves, which I consider two of my best features. ...
 
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Whether you are a new middle manager or a new President-elect, the common wisdom is that you have three months to make an impact in your new role. And yet when preparing for job interviews, ...
 
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Halloween is the best holiday of the year. There are no family obligations, no special meals with complicated instruction and lots and lots of candy. And also, Zombies. So, it’s highly possible that your Human Resources department ...
 
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Question: Do I need to date myself? Karl Lohrmann prefers not to answer questions about his age. But it's hard to avoid revealing it, sometimes indirectly. "I'm filling out a lot of applications online. I ...
 
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