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Salary Negotiation: Answering the Money Question for Beginners

Salary Negotiation: Answering the Money Question for Beginners

The more money we can make, the better... right? But let's be realistic. You're fresh out of college. Don't expect to get paid the "big bucks" during your first or second job. In fact, if your financial situation affords it, go for the job that's going to provide you with the experience you need moving forward...

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Social Media -- Your Ticket to Career Success

Social Media -- Your Ticket to Career Success

As a recent college graduate, it's difficult to argue that you have more experience and knowledge than someone in their 40s or 50s. However, you may just have a case if you are talking about social media. Whether it's a small business, a non-profit or a Fortune 500 company, every organization is at a...

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Five Key Words that Can Help Land the Job

Five Key Words that Can Help Land the Job

An interview is a competition. How do you win? You have to sell yourself as effectively as possible. An important component of that sales pitch is the implementation of a few key words that will grab the attention of your interviewer. Through my personal experience of being interviewed, interviewing others...

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How to Impress Your Boss the First Week on the New Job

How to Impress Your Boss the First Week on the New Job

It's human nature to be nervous during your first week at a new job. Everyone wants to impress the boss to prove that the right choice was made during the hiring process. Here are some things I've learned from my first job when it comes to impressing the boss.

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You're Young, but It's NOT Over Your Head

You're Young, but It's NOT Over Your Head

A friend of mine on the job hunt recently shared with me a great career opportunity that she is being considered for. However, she quickly followed up her passionate delivery of this golden position with, "But, I think it's over my head." Don't sell yourself short, Millennials! If you get offered a great job...

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Don't Fall Victim to Office Hearsay

Don't Fall Victim to Office Hearsay

Youth plus "newbie" equals the person likely to fall victim to office hearsay. Once you land a job, resist the urge to believe what other co-workers tell you about your boss, that one lady that sits in the corner or even how to handle certain situations with clients. Some of the veterans in the office will look...

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Job or Not, Get a Business Card

Job or Not, Get a Business Card

You don't need a job to have a personal business card. In fact, having a business card is a key tool to have in your toolbox when you're on the job hunt. As you venture from networking group to networking group, or in case of an unexpected meeting with a potential contact, it's important to have a card with...

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Is the blouse too low cut, ladies? How do you know?

Is the blouse too low cut, ladies? How do you know?

Listen up ladies! As younger women entering the workforce, one can contend that we already have to work extra hard to be viewed as intelligent professionals who can play the game just as well as anyone else. So why are you making life even MORE difficult than it has to be? If you're debating if the blouse is...

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What's Your E-Mail Address? CutieXO Doesn't Cut It Anymore

What's Your E-Mail Address? CutieXO Doesn't Cut It Anymore

Most Millennials have used one during their school career. I'm referring to that e-mail address that we think is adorable or expressive of our interests. However, xoCutie21xo and SportsFan10 simply will not cut it in the business world. It's hard to believe, but I've actually seen similar e-mail addresses on...

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