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"Every day, I tell myself I want to be skinny. But what if I stopped and just accepted myself more instead?" You may be wondering what this quote has to do with you and your career. The answer is: everything. Many people haven't yet reached their professional goals, or they are stuck in jobs with which they're not happy. Perhaps you're one of these people. Rather than constantly reminding yourself that you're not where you want to be, you ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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Recently, the billionaire investor Warren Buffett told CNBC, "In terms of cryptocurrencies, generally, I can say with almost certainty that they will come to a bad ending." In 2014, Buffet similarly remarked of Bitcoin, "It's a mirage, basically. It's a method of transmitting money. The idea that it has some huge intrinsic value is just a joke in ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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Late last year, there was a lot of media buzz over the "Cancun Experience Officer," or "CEO," job opportunity created by the Cancun.com travel website. It's understandable why: The job amounted to a six-month paid stint hanging out at the top Mexican tourist destination and promoting beach-related events. Sadly, most job searches involving travel aren't quite ... Source: Recruiter

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If you think a phone interview isn't a "real" interview, you're sadly mistaken. Phone interviews are generally thought of as screening devices, but they carry a lot of weight. In some cases, they're just as important as in-person interviews. When my workshop attendees tell me they have telephone interviews coming up, they'll often talk about it with a slightly derogatory tone. "It's just a telephone interview," they might say. "I ... Source: Recruiter

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By now, we all know the importance of feedback in terms of employee growth, development, and engagement. Employees want to know how they are doing, they want to know how they can improve, and they want to exchange honest words with their managers. There's just one problem: Many managers don't know how to deliver feedback in a helpful way. Many managers need some instruction and training on ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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For many, becoming a C-level executive is a lifelong goal. It's understandable why: Whether you're the chief executive officer, chief marketing officer, or chief financial officer, being in the C-suite has real perks. Let's start off with recognition. Making it to the C-suite means that people respect you. Not only are you an expert in your field, but also you're a strong leader who makes a big difference to the ... Source: Recruiter

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Listing the proper skills on a resume is a significant factor in whether and how quickly job seekers get the jobs they want, according to LiveCareer's recently released "2018 Skills Gap Report." Moreover, the report also found that job seekers are articulating far too few skills on their resumes: Whereas the average job ad lists 21.8 skills, the average resume lists only 13 skills. (These figures include both hard and soft skills.) ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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If you're actively searching for jobs online, I have some advice for you. It's advice that isn't widely discussed, but it's nonetheless vital. People like myself, who have worked with applicant tracking systems (ATSs) extensively, know that ATSs are designed for employers to use. They are not designed with job seekers in mind. The ATS makes it easier for the employer to hire, not for the job seeker to get ... Source: Recruiter

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According to a recent survey from Mental Health America (MHA) and the Faas Foundation, 71 percent of US workers are thinking about leaving their jobs or actively looking for new opportunities. An equal number of employees in the survey said they speak poorly about their company to friends and family. If you're feeling dissatisfied and frustrated at work, a common reaction is to start looking for new opportunities elsewhere. ... Source: Recruiter