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Actuaries of the Future:…

Cast your eye down your newsfeed and one thing is clear: Artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived in insurance. From natural-language processing and chatbots for claims resolution to big data and algorithms in the actuarial back office, it seems there is barely a cog in the venerable insurance machine that AI will leave untouched. Insurance has always been a balance of people, who remain much the same, and technology, which changes ... Source: Recruiter

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5 Ways to Avoid…

Holidays are a time for family, fun, and celebration – but the hangover that comes afterward can cause distractions at work, to the point that 62 percent of companies have reported dips in workplace productivity during the holiday season. Some employees even admit to shopping online during work hours in search of gifts and post-holiday deals. While we're midway through January, many employees are still having a hard time ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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If You're a Freelancer,…

Yes, as a freelancer, your probably have a LinkedIn profile and/or website to which you can direct prospective clients. However, many clients will still ask for your resume – which means the document still matters. That means you need to make sure your resume is professional, well-thought-out, and able to accomplish its goal: get you a meeting with a potential client. If those meetings aren't rolling in, then your resume ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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6 Dos and Don'ts…

Article by Nate Regier How conflict is handled separates great leaders from leadership liabilities. Poor leaders mishandle conflict in three predictable ways: 1. They Give In Conflict is difficult and often scary. It challenges your sense of self, your confidence, and ... Source: Recruiter

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The 4 Components of…

During a recent resume critique, one of my clients told me about his networking efforts. He was proactive and went knocking on a company's door; as a result, something promising was now in the works. Not that he literally knocked on the company's door, although that is a viable option. Instead, this client had sent a networking email to one of the directors at the company. ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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The Visual Guide to…

It's normal to be nervous before starting a new job. Will your coworkers like you? Will your boss be impressed? Will you quickly adjust to new policies and procedures, or will you accidentally follow your old job's guidelines? Instead of letting your imagination run away with itself, pause for a moment. Take a deep breath. It's going to be okay. Remember: The company chose you for a reason. The hiring ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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How to Answer 'Tell…

No one likes to talk about the mistakes they've made. However, interviewers want to know about more than just your successes. They want to hear it all — the good, the bad, and the ugly. That includes your mistakes. This is why I'm surprised when I conduct mock interviews and my participants aren't prepared for the common directive, "Tell me about a time when you made a mistake." I explain to my participants that good interviewers will challenge them with questions like ... Source: Recruiter

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Using LinkedIn to Make…

If you run an independent business as a freelancer, you need to be prospecting for clients on LinkedIn. The site, when used correctly, can be your secret to getting clients chasing you. Before you start prospecting, however, you need to give your profile a complete revamp. Does the information in your work history show off the impressive results you have achieved? Do you have plenty of recommendations from ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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In 2018, Resolve to…

Look back on 2017. How many times did you think to yourself, "If only I work a little harder, my boss will recognize my value. Next year, I will get a decent raise and a promotion. I'm really not happy, but I have no other choice"? If you had these thoughts or similar ones, then 2018 is your year. Let's face the facts. Your boss may recognize your value, or they may continue to take advantage of your hard work. You may get ... Source: Recruiter

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