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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Holiday bonus

The holiday bonus: Unexpected but appreciated

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the countdown to the December holidays has officially begun. Holiday planning has kicked into full gear, as revelers dust off last year’s decorations, sort through recipes for the big feast and brainstorm gifts for those hard-to-please family members. Continue reading

By in Getting a raise, On the job

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Companies hiring this week

Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday season is just getting started. If you’re a job seeker, you may be tempted to shelve your job search for the next few weeks in order to enjoy the season, but resisting that temptation could help you land a job in the New Year. Continue reading

By in Find the job, The right job, Who's hiring

INFOGRAPHIC: Workers’ online holiday shopping habits revealed

This year retailers set a record for the opening their doors for Black Friday sales earlier than ever before. Not everyone is game for camping in tents in front of an electronics store in order to secure a $200 flat-screen TV. Continue reading

By in On the job, Surveys, Work/Life

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20 percent of workers spend Thanksgiving with co-workers

Thanksgiving. A time to look back and celebrate good health with family, friends and Lady Gaga. But apparently some cannot get enough of those they spend their days with and plan on partaking in cornucopias of food with co-workers. A new CareerBuilder survey found that 19 percent of workers plan to celebrate the holiday with their workplace peers either in or out of the office. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Surveys, Work/Life

companies hiring

Companies hiring this week

In honor of Thanksgiving, the U.S. Census Bureau released some interesting statistics about the holiday and its star — the turkey. According to the Bureau, an estimated 248 million turkeys were raised in the U.S. in 2011. Love cranberries with your meal? Continue reading

By in Get the job, How to search, Who's hiring

5 career lessons workers are thankful for

It’s that time of year again; time to reflect on all the bounties of 2011. Time to dig deep and think about what we are thankful for despite an imperfect economy, Kim Kardashian’s shocking divorce, and all-around challenging times.

Whether you’re just starting out at your first job, settling into mid-management or a seasoned professional, there are (hopefully) a number of career lessons you’ve learned along the way that have helped you in some significant way — lessons that might have even changed the entire course of your career. Continue reading

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