CISC Summer Kick-Off Event   Tonight! June 16, 2011   NV Penthouse Lounge, 6 PM Drinks and Passed Appetizers No Cover Private Reception for 2 hours Great networking opportunity for anyone associated with the interactive industry. Be ...
 
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The failure most of us frequently face in the business of design? The failure to recognize that a client project is something you should decline. Here are common situations where working designers fail to decline ...
 
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It’s hard to think of Facebook as an also-ran, but here it is: Some 59 percent of those who use social networking sites-like Facebook-say that their most important social networking account is their LinkedInaccount. Last ...
 
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For those employees who have been lucky enough to keep their jobs or get job offers during the recession, negotiating a higher salary or asking for a raise may not be top-of-mind. In the last ...
 
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Mid-career derailment can happen any time, but in today's economy there is no room for complacency. With job opportunities harder than ever to find, it's a particularly rough time to be fired or demoted or ...
 
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Ethics-shmethics, who needs ‘em? The answer is YOU do, especially if you’re searching for your next job while employed full time. There is nothing like a breach of ethics to turn off a potential employer. ...
 
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You maintain green habits at home, but are you as conscientious in the office? We’ve found 10 great accessories that will help you stay eco-friendly even when you hit your workplace. From clever trash bins ...
 
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  Social networks have changed the way we work—and live.   For example, 18 percent of consumers use social networking sites before even getting out of bed, according to a May 2011 Ericsson ConsumerLab study. ...
 
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Life would be perfect, wouldn’t it?  You could take time off whenever you wanted–or needed to.  What’s the catch?  You still have to make sure that all your work done. There are companies that are ...
 
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I fully admit to the utter truth in the saying, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know that counts.” Well, mostly. Before you slash your wrists because you think you don’t know enough ...
 
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LinkedIn Corp.'s splashy initial public offering of stock earlier this month underscored the company's status as a major professional network. But several start-ups are banking that the future of career networking is actually on Facebook ...
 
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Whether telecommuting or freelancing, more and more professionals are trading in the cubicle for the home office. We hear all about the perks of the work from home lifestyle — no long commutes, more time ...
 
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If you were shrunk to the size of a pencil and trapped in a blender, how would you get out? That might sound like a ridiculous question, but to a job candidate–at least one reportedly ...
 
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If you’re an experienced worker, you might be considering dumbing down your resume to land an interview for a position for which you might seem overqualified. This strategy could include downplaying or omitting work experience, ...
 
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A recent question on LinkedIn came from a freelancer who was worried about detailing his multiple jobs on his resume. Would the list make him look like a job hopper? Freelancing is an honorable employment ...
 
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Get ready to nail your next interview, job seekers. I’ve asked my experts for their A-list advice to get you a second interview. I suspect you’re already savvy enough to send a thank you note ...
 
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Like flowers in early spring, new social media job openings are sprouting across industries as companies of all sizes look to create or expand their social squads. The undeniable success and innovation of high-profile social ...
 
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Great news! You’ve landed either temporary or contract work, which suddenly has taken so much stress off of you from looking for a job. Now you can pay the bills, settle in, and concentrate your ...
 
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It’s tough to add tasks when you’re in the middle of a job search, but prioritize workplace culture fit. When you’re going through the interview process, a recruiter or hiring manager has three possible contexts ...
 
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CIO — Last September, LinkedIn announced Signal, a new product that streams updates and news from your contacts. Similar to Facebook's News Feed and Twitter streams, many use the feature, LinkedIn says, as a method ...
 
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Do hiring professionals even read cover letters for senior candidates anymore? Some say yes; some say no, they don’t bother unless the resume in question has grabbed their attention. The simple answer is that you ...
 
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