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Advanced Career Success Strategies

6 years ago from Mike Cottell

As your career progresses and you prepare yourself for bigger responsibilities and the rewards that go with it, you must elevate your leadership and management...

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Essential Career Success Strategies

6 years ago from Mike Cottell

Achieving your career goals in today’s highly competitive, global and constantly changing environment requires a clear understanding of what will get you good raises...

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Navigating The First 90 Days In Your New Job

6 years ago from Mike Cottell

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the application and interview process and are ready to start a new job. The first few months will be filled...

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Creating Your Personal Development Plan

6 years ago from Dr. Claudia E. Tatum, SSI, PCP, CHS-1

Are you fully in control of your career? Do you have a clear and inspiring idea of what you want to achieve in the future? ...

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How To Receive An Outstanding Annual Performance Review

6 years ago from Mike Cottell

Everyone has the opportunity to receive an outstanding annual performance review, but it requires a strategic approach that is carefully managed throughout the year. Given...

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Interview Techniques - Article 4 of 4 - "Ways Candidates Strike Out on Interviews, Get Hired for The Job You Want and Good Questions to Ask"

6 years ago from Mark Downey

These are 34 ways candidates strike out on interviews:

  1. Poor personal appearance.
  2. Lack of interest and enthusiasm. (Passive and indifferent)
  3. Over emphasis on money. (Interested only...
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Interview Techniques - Article 3 of 4 - "Outside the box Questions"

6 years ago from Mark Downey

Here are some outside the box questions to prepare for in your next interview as indicated in my first article.

 Tell me about a time...

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Interview Technique - Article 2 of 4 - "Interview Tips and Suggestions"

6 years ago from Mark Downey

Do your homework and check out the potential employer's website. Ask around. Find out as much as possible about the company before your interview. Prepare...

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Interview Technique - Article 1 of 4 - "Win Every Interview with these 6 Steps"

6 years ago from Mark Downey

I've written a series of articles that will help prepare you for the questions that may be asked during an interview. There will be four...

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What a Hiring Manager is Looking for In a Job Candidate

6 years ago from Don Vanpool

I speak with many groups regarding the hiring process and exactly what a hiring manager is looking for in a candidate. Over the course of...

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