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Unemployed? What To Do When You Lose Your Job

Unemployed? What To Do When You Lose Your Job

Losing your job is not something people constantly think about, but when it happens, you realize being unemployed was one of your greatest fears. The shock when you lose your job can make you lose sight of yourself. If it happens to you, it’s important to take a step back and look at the big picture of [...]

4 Career Lessons From Man Of Steel

4 Career Lessons From Man Of Steel

Superman is back! Man of Steel hit theaters this past weekend and, like always, Superman is saving the world while teaching us lessons for our own lives. Clark Kent and Lois Lane fight the bad guys from Krypton while picking up a few lessons on loyalty, trust, weakness, and strength. Here are four big lessons you can [...]

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All Work And No Play? How To Make Time For Summer Fun

This summer is flying faster than we want to admit, which means it’s time to make the most of it before it’s over. But now you’re thinking, “How can I possibly have any fun if I’m working two jobs, an internship, and taking summer classes?” Well, have no fear! You are about to learn how [...]

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Clean Up Your Job Search With SimpleWash

Everyone wants to remember the best years of their life — their college years. The parties, the photos, and the memories can be saved forever online with just a simple click on your Facebook profile. However, are these memories something you want to show off when you’re looking for your first “big kid” job? It [...]

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Background Checks Are More Accurate With eKnowID

Background checks are becoming a normal hiring practice among HR professionals. In fact, 69 percent of employers run background checks on all job candidates prior to hiring them. What many HR professionals might not know is the prevalence of inaccuracies in the background checks performed by criminal screening companies. Some of the common errors in [...]

The Rise Of Mobile Job Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Rise Of Mobile Job Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

As dependence on mobile communication continues to rise, more and more people are relying on their mobile devices to conduct their job search. As a matter of fact, 84 percent of job seekers believe mobile devices will be the most common way people search for jobs within the next five years. Glassdoor recently released an infographic [...]

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The Motivation To Find A New Job

The motivation to find a new job is increasing among employed job seekers. According to a recent survey by Monster, 42 percent of employed job seekers are dissatisfied with their current occupation. However, a whopping 81 percent of those who are employed plan to actively search for new jobs within the next year. So what [...]

Millennials On LinkedIn Are Optimistic

Millennials On LinkedIn Are Optimistic

Three-quarters of professionals under the age of 30 think their skills exceed those of an entry-level job, according to a survey LinkedIn recently released. The survey looks at how millennial LinkedIn members truly view their job prospects. The level of confidence among these Millennial LinkedIn members might be due to the increasing number of internships for recent grads. [...]