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A Helping Hand

Given the still-high unemployment rate, chances are good that you know someone who’s looking for a new job. Want to help that person? Be careful when lending a hand. Although you might be able to offer job leads or advice, you also could hamper your

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A Helping Hand

Given the still-high unemployment rate, chances are good that you know someone who’s looking for a new job. Want to help that person? Be careful when lending a hand. Although you might be able to offer job leads or advice, you also could hamper your

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Resume Padding: A Dangerous Game

Fudging your hire date or your end date for a past job. Inflating your job duties. Adding a few tenths of a point to your grade point average.It’s no big deal when job seekers make these types of adjustments to their resumes, right? Wrong. …

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Resume Padding: A Dangerous Game

Fudging your hire date or your end date for a past job. Inflating your job duties. Adding a few tenths of a point to your grade point average.It’s no big deal when job seekers make these types of adjustments to their resumes, right? Wrong. …

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Resume Padding: A Dangerous Game

Fudging your hire date or your end date for a past job. Inflating your job duties. Adding a few tenths of a point to your grade point average.It’s no big deal when job seekers make these types of adjustments to their resumes, right? Wrong. …

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Online Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Career

Some call it “egosurfing” or “vanity searching.” Others call it a wise career move. In today’s digital age, it’s becoming increasingly important to conduct a Web search to see what information about you is available online. Many employ

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Online Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Career

Some call it “egosurfing” or “vanity searching.” Others call it a wise career move. In today’s digital age, it’s becoming increasingly important to conduct a Web search to see what information about you is available online. Many employ

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How to Tame the Stress of Workplace Re-entry

Few things are more exciting than starting a new job. At the same time, few things cause more anxiety than starting a new job. After all, you’re wondering about everything from how quickly you’ll be able to grasp the intricacies of your new role to t

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How to Tame the Stress of Workplace Re-entry

Few things are more exciting than starting a new job. At the same time, few things cause more anxiety than starting a new job. After all, you’re wondering about everything from how quickly you’ll be able to grasp the intricacies of your new role to t

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Advice for Taking Your Career to the Next Level

In uncertain times, it can seem like the best course of action is to put your head down and ride out the storm. But resting on your laurels can be dangerous. Now can be a good time to distinguish yourself as a leader in your firm. As companies plan f

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