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That and, well, I suppose it would be harder to throw away a resume like this. And yes, I got the first job I applied for out of college. The briefest of tutorials: 1) Print your resume on t-shirt transfer paper (remember to flip the design before you print it) 2) Iron that bad boy onto white or light colored fabric. 3) Sew your new fabric resume to a colorful fabric backing of your choice. That’s it! Need a Business Idea? Tap Into Lifestyle Trends in the Evolving Luxury Market. The idea of luxury is evolving for consumers, as they're spending any extra money they have in a variety of different ways than they did before the recession, according to a report this week by consumer-research company IBIS World.
For entrepreneurs, these lifestyle shifts can help spark new business ideas. "Instead of returning to those discretionary purchases that they previously cut and readily splurging on luxury goods like full-priced jewelry or sports cars, Americans have opted for more subdued, conscientious and functional versions of luxury," wrote Nikoleta Panteva and Agata Kaczanowska, the IBIS analysts who authored the report. The report defined this "new luxury market" as one where consumers are focused on cheap splurges, tailored attention, and green or healthy choices. These market trends are expected to drive more than $1.5 trillion in revenue this year. Here, three ways you can tailor your startup to capitalize on the trends: 1. 2. 3.
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What does the right job mean? Too often job seekers do not take enough time to reflect on where they have been in their careers before they actively begin their new job search. And when they receive an offer, they do not have any criteria that help them determine the right fit. To help you identify what the right role would look like, think back on times during your career when you were the most satisfied. Does the culture meet the work values that you need fulfilled to succeed? Determining Fit with Questions How would you describe your managerial style?
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