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Ditch the Corporate "Don'ts" this Holiday Party Season
Why do people always focus on what not to do at holiday parties? Concentrating on the taboo makes us forget what holiday parties are all about- an opportunity to have fun while networking and generating business. In order to make the most of a corporate gathering, toss the restrictions out the window and utilize some commonsense. It all begins by dressing for the occasion. Whether a company hosts an ugly sweater party or maintains business professional apparel, it's important to follow the... |
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Are Job Seekers Above Receiving Training?
If you read "Help Wanted: In Unexpected Twist, Some Skilled Jobs Go Begging," in the Wall Street Journal, you know that Union Pacific is having difficulty finding workers with the necessary skill sets for their open positions. But Union Pacific isn't the only company struggling with this problem. Companies across the U.S. are willing to hire, but can't find candidates with the right level of experience. Should these subpar candidates be hired merely to lower the unemployment... |
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How to Make Thanksgiving Work for You
If you find yourself unemployed this Thanksgiving, don’t just gorge yourself on turkey and stuffing, make the holiday work for you by implementing these four tips. Tip #1: Don’t forget about your family If you’re on the job market, chances are you’ll be asked how your search is going and why you haven’t found a job yet when you’re attending endless family gatherings. The automatic response is to fire back with a defensive comment that could potentially offend the other... |
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Benefits Abound for Temp-to-Perm Employment
Today, many companies are opting to hire new employees on a temporary-to-permanent basis instead of diving right in to direct hire. However, at LaSalle we are finding that job seekers are hesitant to accept these positions because of negative connotations associated with temporary hiring. If you are able to disregard the so-called, "stigma," associated with temporary work, you will see there are many benefits of temporary-to-permanent employment.Test Drive: Temp-to-perm employment allows... |
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How to Revive a Dead Career on Halloween
Tip #1: Rise at the witching hourSet yourself up for success before stepping into the office. Resist hitting the snooze button and wake up a few minutes earlier to do something you love. Run outside, cook a healthy breakfast or meditate as the sun rises; instead of feeling drained before you start the day, you will have more energy to power through it.Tip #2: Carve out a relationship with your managerEvery employees main purpose is to make their boss's life easier, so work independently and... |