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Learning From Rejection: The Questions to Ask When You Don’t Get The Job

When you got cut from your high school chess team, you asked your mom if you could transfer schools.

When you thought that you and that awesome guy were more than just friends — and thought wrong, you spent the next three days in your pajamas. Continue reading

By in Interviews, The right job

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Fired for a Facebook Joke … Again

Last week we wrote about a possible new trend where companies require their employees to avoid any online mention of the organization. And before that, we (and everyone else) explained why you need to be careful about your online behavior and how you can keep your reputation professional. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Work/Life

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This Year, Workers Need a Break

Memorial Day is probably my favorite holiday of the year. Not only does the holiday honor fallen men and women of the military, it marks the unofficial start of summer for many people. After May 31st, it’ll be time for barbecues, white pants and summer vacations. Continue reading

By in Benefits, Surveys, Work/Life

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Companies Hiring: The Midwestern Edition

Last month we began a weekly series that spotlights different regions and the companies hiring in each. We made it through all four regions and are back at the start. So, here you go, job seekers. Click below for some open positions in the Midwest. Continue reading

By in How to search, The right job

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If Lady Gaga Can Do It …

Lady Gaga pretty much has it all: an unstoppable music career, a fashion sense that consistently makes headlines and a killer body to boot.  Apparently, though, there’s one thing she is missing in her life: an internship.

That’s right; at the top of the reigning music queen’s wish list is an internship with London milliner Philip Treacy.  The hat maker, known for his exotic, wild designs that Gaga often rocks on the red carpet, confirmed that he recently received the superstar’s résumé and application for his internship program. Continue reading

By in News and trends, The right job

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Social media guidelines in your job search and workplace

Last week I was in a café when I overheard a conversation next to me. At a nearby table, a supervisor from a child care agency was interviewing a young job seeker. The interviewer asked the young college student a series of questions about her experience, education goals and schedule. Continue reading

By in Surveys, Who's hiring

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