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When heading back to school, make sure your degree is flexible
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Earning a degree, and then finding a job you like where you can put your degree to good use isn't easy to accomplish these days. Which is why working on a degree with plenty of flexibility is so important - you will be able to market your talents in many different industries for many different job qualifications.
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Why you need to stand out at trade shows - and how to do it
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Trade shows can be a bad news/good news proposition. The bad news? It might cost your business a bit to go. However, the good news is something that you can hardly put a price tag on. What will you get for your investment? Exposure, networking opportunities, new business, the chance to be seen as a major presence, and, depending on what industry you're in, press coverage. You could be seeing the benefits of going to a trade show for a long time to come.
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Entrepreneurs: Try these new marketing techniques to reach customers
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There is a hidden message in all of the headlines about the economic difficulties over the past couple of years: salespeople's jobs have become harder than ever. Many businesses have suffered or shut down completely because customers aren't buying with the same enthusiasm they used to - whether those customers are everyday consumers or part of a business-to-business chain.
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Preparing the work force America's economy requires
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America does not have the work force necessary for the economy it has and needs. That was the conclusion of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education in 2006. In order to reach the competitive level called for, greater attention must be given to the 54 million adults who have some college, but no degree.
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Five tips for effective resume revision
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Re-writing your resume? It never hurts to sharpen up your curriculum vitae (CV), which offers potential employers a first glance at your qualifications and experience. Whether you needed a job yesterday, or are just beginning to mull over pursuing a new position sometime, there are five things you'll want to take on board when revising your resume.
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Job opportunities booming in health care
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Many Americans are evaluating career directions and considering other options in today's competitive job market. One industry consistently reported as growing is health care. Even if patient care does not appeal to you, you should not disregard looking into health care opportunities because not all health care workers are directly involved in patient care.
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On the road for business? Corporate housing can provide the comforts of home
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Megan Torrance of Sarasota, Fla., loved life as a consultant despite being on the road four to five days each week for months on end. Rather than staying in an extended stay hotel, Torrance's company placed her in a furnished apartment known as corporate housing.
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Emerging careers in science and health care
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Growth in technology is contributing to career options at an increasing rate. Ten of the 20 fastest-growing careers are health care-related, with 26 percent of all new jobs created falling into this category, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's "Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition." New career possibilities are opening for individuals with vocational training, college diplomas and advanced degrees.
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Five tips for a safer business trip
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It's easy to forget about safety when you're away from home, tied up with client meetings and power dinners. Unsuspecting travelers - especially those who are out of town on business -- make easy prey for criminals. With these simple business travel safety tips, you won't have to worry about leaving your home behind, or whether or not you'll be safe when you reach your destination.
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Smart and convenient solutions for busy consumers
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Today's shoppers are more active than ever, and when you're on the go, you probably attempt to keep your schedule as simple and concise as possible. Because time is invaluable these days, keeping errand-running narrowed down to the minimal amount of time and energy needed allows for more time on your business, with your family or enjoying a bit of "me-time."
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