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8 things I know now I wish I knew in college |

http://www.arikhanson.com/2011/03/25/8-things-i-know-now-i-wish-i-knew-in-college/ Last night, I was part of a Pro-Am Day-type event at my alma mater, Winona State University . Dubbed, The Real World, it’s become an annual event of sorts for me thanks to my friends at WSU–and a day I really look forward to each spring. As I talked to students during the event and shared advice and insights, it occurred to me that I am now nearly 20 years older than some of these students.
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By Kiersten Kaye ( @klkaye ) I know it’s cliché, but if I had a dollar for every time someone told me “I hate recruiters” or “Looking for a job is SO hard,” I’d be a very rich woman. http://shifters.wordpress.com/2010/08/24/five-ways-to-make-your-resume-stand-out-pr-edition/

Five Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out (PR Edition) « Slice

http://fatlip.leoweekly.com/2010/09/07/ky-justice-cabinet-announces-202-million-to-curb-violence-against-women/ The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet today announced $2.02 million in annual grant money to combat violence against women. Funded by federal allocations via the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the grants will buoy “opportunities for projects throughout the Commonwealth that address domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and dating violence,” according to a press release issued by the cabinet.

Ky. Justice Cabinet announces $2.02 million to curb violence against women - FatLip

Casey McCann - Eclectic Musician - An Eclectic Musician - Casey McCann's Blog - Slower is faster (whether swimming and getting shot at)

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Back in college I had a pal who had an interesting work philosophy. “Whenever I start a new job,” he told me, “I always work extra hard the first month.

9 Ways to Make a Great First Impression : Managing :: American Express OPEN Forum

http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/managing/article/9-ways-to-make-a-great-first-impression-steve-strauss
OK, you’ve heard about Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who had a major workplace meltdown last week. It was a classic “take this job and shove it” moment. If so, you have a lot of company. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/08/18/50-tips-for-handling-stress-at-work

50 Tips for Surviving Your Worst Work Days - On Careers (usnews.com)

If you're trying to land a job at a large company, your resume will likely be looked at by a machine long before a human being sets eyes on it.

Technology News: Software: And the Job Goes to ... the Candidate With the Right Keywords

http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/70584.html?wlc=1281468476

How to Raise Your Profile, Online and Off | Brass Tack Thinking

It’s a question that comes up a lot: how do I stand out? http://www.brasstackthinking.com/2010/07/how-to-raise-your-profile-online-and-off/

20 Secrets I Wish Someone Had Told Me BEFORE I Started a Business | The Fight Against Destructive Spin

So you want to start a business? Well, here are a few things no one tells you, but you should know! 1. http://spinsucks.com/uncategorized/20-secrets-i-wish-someone-had-told-me-before-i-started-a-business/
BOSTON | Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:55am EDT BOSTON (Reuters) - The Management Tip of the Day offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from Harvard Business Review and HBR.org ( www.hbr.org ). Any opinions expressed are not endorsed by Reuters.

Management Tip of the Day: 3 Tips to resolve co-worker conflicts | Reuters

Today's post is from guest contributor Ken Revenaugh... On a hot summer day, looking through some holiday photos of festive occasions that included eggnog reminded me of a story that demonstrated the importance of paying a premium for a perfect hire. It all started when my wife, Katrina, came down with a cold.

How to Get Hired and Paid Three Times More | Brazen Careerist

The Power of An, "I AM" Statement. | Brazen Careerist

There have been many times in my life where I can vibrantly remember that the single thought that kept my motivation high was the belief that life doesn't function on karmatic-currency , it focuses on the power of, "Yes."
Last week, a friend sent me a link to 12-year-old Adora Svitak’s TEDTalk . And I was thoroughly impressed. In fact, the talk seemed much more eloquent, poignant and focused than many of the talks by the older generation speakers.

Getting Around the Age Myth | Brazen Careerist

Photo Courtesy of Plutor To be fully transparent, since that’s still a favorite buzzword thanks to our FTC friends, this list could be much longer.

Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Started « CommUnity Business