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Tip to remember rotating credit card rewards
If you’re like me, you have a couple of rewards credit cards. And you try to pick the best card for a given purchase. This used to be easy. Rewards cards used to have fixed rewards categories–like 5 percent cash back on gas and groceries–and you could get in the habit of using the right card. Now some of the big cash back rewards have moved to rotating categories. Discover, Chase, and Citi all offer cards with rotating quarterly (and sometimes monthly) rewards. With rewards changing...  Mind Your Decisions -
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 01:25
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Job search success – look up from your phone and pay attention
During a recent trip to New York City, I was excited to have a chance to get together with a colleague/new friend. We confirmed our meeting time and place. I got there early, stepped into the restroom to freshen up and then took a seat near the door, figuring my friend would be sure to see me when she came in.As has been my norm since I started using my Google phone, I took it out and busied myself — checking email, Twitter, Facebook – whatever caught my attention. I certainly wasn’t... Keppie Careers -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 23:49
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Analyzing Our Storied Lives
This week NPR presented a two-part piece on “Our Storied Lives.” The text of the story (part 1 and part 2), written by Jon Hamilton, engagingly juxtaposes a preview of an upcoming book by Antonio Damasio with the story of a storyteller trying to make it in Los Angeles after many delays in reaching for his dreams. The Damasio book, Self Comes to Mind, Hamilton writes, is about “how our sense of story influences our lives.” Hamilton characterizes the views of Damasio, a... A Storied Career -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:48
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Why Link To Networking Hubs On Linkedin?
I received some interesting feedback from a reader last week, describing how linking to me on Linkedin dramatically increased his results and visibility. His results were amazing - I know that I help people by linking to them and expanding their networks, but I had no idea that it worked this well. Find out how this candidate increased his visibility, expanded his network and turned up in more searches just by connecting to a large network. Also, learn how to leverage this effect... reCareered -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 18:04
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Business Analyst Jobs in the Healthcare Field
Annette writes: I’ve recently relocated to the NJ area and am seeking a position as a business analyst. I have nine years experience in the health insurance/managed care industries. As N.J. does not have many opening in those areas, I’m trying to look at consulting or medical software vendors. Do you know of resources to find ‘medically related’ companies in N.J. on either the internet or in the library? Also, I’ve attached a copy of my resume for your review.... The Career Doctor Blog -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 17:30
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These Truths are Self Evident
(I stole most of these.) From the College of Obvious Things 1. I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die 2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. 3. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger. 4. There is great need for a sarcasm font. 5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? 6. Was learning cursive really necessary? 7. Map Quest really... What Would Dad Say -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 15:58
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What Do Recruiters Talk About At Conferences?
I think it’s intriguing to learn about what recruiters talk, and learn, about. Understanding what they are paying money for and what they are trying to incorporate into their business can help you understand how to better position yourself, whether you are in an active or passive job search. Here’s parts of an agenda (full agenda here) from a recruiter conference… do you see a consistent theme? Browse through these and then I’ll make a conclusion at the end of the post: Kristin... JibberJobber Blog -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 15:14
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Most Employers Prefer Resumes in .doc File Format
Close to two-thirds (62.7 percent) of employer respondents in the 2010 Orange County Resume Survey* said that when receiving resumes electronically (the most common delivery mode these days), they prefer them as a Word .doc. More than a third (36.1 percent) surveyed prefer PDF files, while 1.2 percent favor Rich Text (.rtf). Text-only (.txt) and online resumes in .html format received no support in the survey. Although a Wod .doc is usually a safe bet, it’s wise to check the employer’s... Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 14:10
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Personal Branding Interview: Cathy Benko
Today, I spoke to Cathy Benko, who is the Vice Chairman and Chief Talent Officer at Deloitte LLP, and the co-author of The Corporate Lattice: Achieving High Performance in the Changing World of Work. In this interview, Cathy talks about the changing workforce, what the corporate lattice is, how to establish your personal brand when you enter the workforce, and more. How has the workplace/workforce changed since you took you first job at Deloitte? Where do I start (without completely... Personal Branding Blog -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:47
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Was This a Problem?
I see today that Nike has filed a patent for self-lacing shoes. I just keep missing these revolutionary breakthrough ideas. But to keep it in perspective, I also said no one would ever buy high priced coffee. And I thought the Mall of America was a gigantic waste of space and money. (My grandfather famously said that sliced bread wouldn’t make it either, it would dry out too fast, he said.) But self-lacing shoes? I guess anything that saves time could be a winner these days. Still,... What Would Dad Say -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:17
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Indicators That You Need To Change Jobs
Several people are wondering each day if they need to switch jobs, but they are not sure if the grass is greener on the other side. Most of the time when people are extremely unhappy or continually... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Employment Digest -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:01
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Unique Strengths & Talents-How to Identify Yours When Looking For a New Job?
Identifying your unique energy, passion, talents and strengths is fundamental in determining the best role to meet your needs in the marketplace. Here are 9 steps to support you in relation to your ability and the needs of the market. “Where your talents and the needs of the world collide, there lies your vocation” Aristotle Position Ignition -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 07:00
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Leaving Effective Voicemails in Your Job Search!
When networking, following up on an application, reconnecting after an interview, or for virtually any other aspect of a job search… talking to someone is always better than an email.A professional voice on the phone is much harder to ignore than one of dozens of emails.However, for most people, the majority of calls you make will initially result in leaving a voicemail than actually being able to catch someone on the phone.I recently received an email from someone asking what they can do to... Career Rocketeer -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 07:00
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Success Tweet 98: Do Your Job Well and Things Will Work Out
I’m really enjoying writing this series of posts further explaining the ideas in my latest career success coach book, Success Tweets: 140 Bits of Common Sense Career Success Advice, All in 140 Characters or Less. I hope you’re enjoying reading them. I’m pleased to say that Success Tweets is now in its second printing. You can pick up a copy at your local book store, or online at Amazon.com. Better yet, you can download the eBook for free at http://www.successtweets.com. Today’s... Bud Bilanich -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 06:54
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Networking 2.0
By Cleo Thompson, founder of The Gender Blog “I haven’t got time for networking”, one senior woman from a major City of London investment bank told me recently. “All that standing around in rooms full of complete strangers, drinking either bad wine at the end of a long day, or bad coffee and stale croissants at the start of another day – no thanks. It’s so unstructured and unfocused, and such a bad use of my time. I’m sure there probably ARE useful and interesting people at some... The Glass Hammer -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 06:00
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Are You “Paralyzed by Potential?” Get Over It!
Many potential authors remain potential authors not because they don’t have ideas or can’t write, but because they’re paralyzed by potential; they never write a personal brand building book because they are so trapped by what they could write that they never get started and finish their book. When you’re trapped by potential, you never move beyond the the idea stage; each time you start to write, your attention wanders as new ideas appear. Progress grinds... Personal Branding Blog -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 05:30
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Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:02
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Discover Bank savings account: why I don’t trust it
Recently I considered opening an online savings account at Discover Bank. I was intrigued for a couple of reasons. The appeal started with the rate. The savings yield was very competitive and even slightly higher than ING Direct. As of this writing, Discover Bank offers a 1.35% APY versus ING Direct’s 1.10%. And then there was the name. The bank is associated with Discover Financial Services, and it brought to mind the good customer service and great website usability of the Discover credit... Mind Your Decisions -
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 02:17
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Tweeting a Storied Resume Over 5 Days
Gabriella Evelina Britth, who offers expertise in concepts, design, and storytelling, has declared in her Twitter profile that she plans to produce “50 tweets in 5 days. A Storytelling Experiment where I will share myself n [sic] my resume. Manifesto: Honest. Ironic. Sarcastic.” (I’m not sure if that’s meant to be “in my resume,” “and my resume,” or something else.) She started tweeting two days ago. Britth had posted nearly two dozen tweets at... A Storied Career -
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 22:50
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Don't Use a Form Letter as a Cover Letter
You can find many books, websites, and other guides with hundreds of sample cover letters. Use them as a starting point to help you get ideas for format and content, but don’t copy them. Write your cover letter in your own words so it has your voice and style. Take the time to research the company and convey your own enthusiasm for the job. A bland, generic cover letter says that you didn’t care enough about the position or the employer to expend any effort creating a specific... Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips -
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 19:40
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