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Be cool -- stay in school, the saying goes. Recent reports show that a rising number of college graduates are topping off their resumes with $135,000 law degrees in hopes of getting ahead in the post-recession economy. But one look at this Forbes list of billionaires who never graduated from high school will make you wonder: If you want to be rich, should you ditch?

]]>billionairecollegedropoutRichard BransonReaders Digest2011-11-02T11:22:00+00:005 Ways To Deal With An Office Bullyhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/10/24/5-ways-to-deal-with-an-office-bully/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/10/24/5-ways-to-deal-with-an-office-bully/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/10/24/5-ways-to-deal-with-an-office-bully/#comments workplace bully stepsSeveral high-profile cases of late have thrust bullying among youth into the national spotlight. Yet, unfortunately, bullying doesn't always stop with the end of childhood. Workplace bullying is a form of harassment that may encompass abusive language or behavior. If you're feeling harassed at the office, take action by following these five steps:

]]>coworkersworkplace bullyingworkplace issuesReaders Digest2011-10-24T10:57:00+00:00What The Young And Unemployed Really Need To Knowhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/10/17/what-the-young-and-unemployed-really-need-to-know/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/10/17/what-the-young-and-unemployed-really-need-to-know/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/10/17/what-the-young-and-unemployed-really-need-to-know/#comments college grad first job tipsFor college graduates who fear that they may be trading their diplomas for Starbucks aprons, there's good news and bad: Employers have hired 19 percent more graduates in 2011 than they did in 2010 -- when just 56 percent had locked down a job by last spring, according to a Rutgers University survey. But the market is still tepid. How to improve your chances at landing -- and keeping -- a great job:

]]>college graduatesfirst jobfirst job adviceprofessionalismReaders Digest2011-10-17T02:33:00+00:00How to Psych Yourself Up For An Interviewhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/29/how-to-psych-yourself-up-for-an-interview/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/29/how-to-psych-yourself-up-for-an-interview/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/29/how-to-psych-yourself-up-for-an-interview/#comments job interview preparation tipsLanding a new job can have as much to do with your state of mind as your resume. Use these techniques to ace your next interview.

]]>handshakehonestyinterviewjob interviewmemorableReaders Digest2011-09-29T13:13:00+00:004 Reasons To Make Friends At Workhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/21/four-reasons-to-make-friends-at-work/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/21/four-reasons-to-make-friends-at-work/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/21/four-reasons-to-make-friends-at-work/#comments 1. You'll be a better worker

Chances are, if you do, you're a better, more productive worker than the office loner or grouch, research shows.

]]>engagementfriendsfriends at workworkplace communicationReaders Digest2011-09-21T10:21:00+00:005 Steps To Becoming A Public Speaking Prohttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/14/5-steps-to-becoming-a-public-speaking-pro/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/14/5-steps-to-becoming-a-public-speaking-pro/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/14/5-steps-to-becoming-a-public-speaking-pro/#comments public speaking stepsSpeaking in front of people can be a rewarding and engaging experience, but it can also be terrifying. Public speaking doesn't have to be traumatic, however, if you remember a few simple steps. Keep these tips in the back of your mind as you prepare for your next public presentation.

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