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Kaitlin Madden is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder. She spends her time at work thinking and writing about work, and thus views her workday as one big social experiment. Prior to joining CareerBuilder, she was a freelance writer and spent some time working in fashion in New York City. She hates meetings and honors her love of shoes with a large collection under her desk. Kaitlin hails from Connecticut and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in journalism. 
Companies hiring this week
- February 28th, 2012
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Tomorrow is a good day. It’s leap day, which means you’ve (theoretically) got an extra 24 hours to do whatever the heck you want.
So what are you going to do with your extra day? Continue reading
Hello, stranger: How to use cold introductions to advance your job search
- February 23rd, 2012
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If you’ve ever gotten an unsolicited phone call from a telemarketer, you know what it’s like to think your time is being wasted by someone who wants something from you. It’s annoying to have people think you have nothing better to do than listen to them talk about why you need a new furnace or why you should support a political candidate. Continue reading
10 unusual interview mistakes, and 6 that are all too common
- February 22nd, 2012
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Most of us can recall an embarrassing moment in our lives that was caused by nerves. Whether it was drawing a blank at a crucial time, spilling a drink on a first date or stuttering through a presentation at work, at one point or another, anxiety has gotten the best of all of us. Continue reading
Companies hiring this week
- February 14th, 2012
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Valentine’s Day may be all about love, but not everyone loves Valentine’s Day. In fact, a lot of people can’t stand it.
You know what everyone does love, though? Job openings. So, as our Valentine’s Day gift to you, here’s a list of 10 companies that are looking for new employees this week. Continue reading
The ongoing debate over unpaid internships
- February 13th, 2012
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Earlier this month, news broke that a former fashion magazine intern was suing the publication she had worked for and its parent company for violating labor laws after she claims she worked a full-time schedule without receiving compensation. Xeudan “Diana” Wang, a 2010 graduate of Ohio State University, alleges she worked up to 55 hours a week during her four-month stint as an unpaid fashion intern at the famed magazine in 2011. Continue reading
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