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On Job Hunting, Recruiters and Minding Your Manners

Like any business relationship there are ground rules for professional etiquette when dealing with recruiters. Abide by them and you can vastly improve your shot at getting your dream job.

Job Applicant, Beware: You're Being Googled

If a potential employer uncovers salacious or otherwise unflattering material about you online, that job offer you were expecting could vaporize.

Professional Networking Tips: Get Started on Twitter

OK, so all the cool kids are using social networking to power up their careers. But what the heck is Twitter anyway, and how can it help you?

How to Find Great Contacts and Add Them to Your Professional Network

Right now, valuable contacts are on the perimeter of your social circle.how do you turn these people from relative strangers into valuable network contacts?

Online Professional Networking for Beginners

Networking is an important part of job searching and career maintenance in just about any industry you can name -- and for people at any stage in their careers. "Who you know" matters, now more than ever.

How to Network in the Digital Age

Your online job search strategy must include online networking. Here's how to network (and find a job) using social media.

Body Language in the Workplace

Tune into the forms of physical expression that are encountered most often when doing business across cultural boundaries.

Why You Should Announce Your New Job

Employers will scratch you off their list of available candidates. Plus they’ll realize that you’re a valuable applicant after all. They may even note this in your file for future reference.

Networking Tip: Never Eat Alone

When it comes to networking, pay special attention to where you're most comfortable and what activities you most enjoy. And don't forget about networking at work!

Are you in Charge of your Career?

Not so long ago a company was in charge of your career. You are now in charge of your career; take the reins and jump on the ride to career success!

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