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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C. S. Lewis
6 Ways You Can Find the Best Candidate for the Job [Infographic]
If you’ve ever had to fill a position, you know it’s not as easy as it might sound to find the best candidate for the job. There are a host of things to consider, and it’s not just about who interviews well. For example, there’s more competition than ever among businesses to find the right people. [...]
A Technical Degree Matters in the High-Tech World
In today’s technology filled- and fast-paced job market, it can be truly hard to decide on a career that you intend on continuing for the rest of your life. However, there's no doubt that a technical degree will take you higher on the career ladder. Technology is evolving and is in all fields of work and [...]
3 Reasons Why New Businesses Must Hire Freelancers
Time used to be when companies and corporations were solidly run with the actual, physical presence of employees. These days, the way businesses operate has immensely changed from the usual nine-to-five grind. The changing lifestyles of people, the increased globalization of economies, and the scarcity of material and human retargets have all influenced a shift to [...]
Leadership Rules: Bringing Out The Leader In Yourself
Something that is bound to help you get ahead in pretty much any line of work - or for that matters, other area in your life - is to learn to become a good leader. If you are someone who feels as though you don’t have a natural ability for leadership, it’s worth remembering that there [...]
Benefits of Socializing at the Workplace
We spend most of our waking hours at work but due to stressful work or just a busy schedule we often miss out on getting to really know our colleagues. Most of the communication is professional, as it should be, but are there any benefits to knowing our co-workers at a deeper level? Workplace Socializing [...]
Spend more time networking: Focus on meeting potential leads outside of the internet
This is a guest article by Penny Locey, Vice President of Keystone Associates (a division of Keystone Partners) As a career consultant, I am often asked what people can do to speed up their search, since looking for a job can feel endless. My answer is always the same; you can dramatically improve the odds of [...]