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New Grads: A Short Pitch Can Go a Long Way - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Don't let your job search make you feel insecure. Here's how a little enthusiasm in your elevator pitch can help build your career and your confidence.

Want To Boost Your Career? Get Some Exercise - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Three important reasons why exercise provides the kinds of benefits you need to succeed in your career.

Avoiding Identity Crisis as a Jobless Graduate - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Being a jobless grad can cause you to question and doubt yourself-but don't let it get the best of you. Here are some tips to help you find yourself-and a job.

Thinking About Your Interview Can Help You Ace Your Resume - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Thinking about how you will answer common interview questions can help you write a stronger resume.

The 5 Defining Moments of Every Job Interview - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Show you're prepared and win over your interviewer with the following tips.

How to Avoid Workplace Burnout - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Part of your career management strategy should focus on how to avoid burnout and stay effective in your position. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Using Targeted Strategies to Land a Job - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Though it can be tempting to take a "shot-gun" approach to your job search, following a targeted strategy projects confidence that appeals to hiring managers.

4 Signs That You May Be an Entrepreneur at Heart - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Some of us have a drive for more and you might too. Below you'll find a few signs that you may be an entrepreneur at heart.

10 Lessons From a Working Recent Graduate - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
One year after her college graduation, our writer reflects on her rollercoaster of a year in the working world. Heed her advice.

The Hidden Job Search Landmine: Corporate Culture Shock - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Five steps you can take - before the interview or accepting that job offer - to minimize organizational culture shock.

Behaviors that Tarnish Your Office Reputation - Part 1 - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Avoid ruining your work reputation by checking these three mistakes at the door.

Relating to Your Coworkers - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Here are three speedy and direct ways to find common ground with your elder coworkers.

Top 4 Reasons You May be Seen as Unemployable - Blog posts

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
Top 4 reasons why recruiters may perceive you - as compared to your job search competition - as unemployable.

Angelo LaRoche - Employers

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
As a freshman at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York, Angelo La Roche knew that he wanted to work for a large, global company someday.

MasterCard - Employers

WetFeet - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 2:06pm
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Vet Shares Insights about Moving to Civilian Workforce

CareerBliss - Tue, 05/22/2012 - 6:00am
Vet Shares Insights About Moving to Civilian Workforce By Luke Roney, CareerBliss Editor {date} Courtney Gieber overcame the challenges of Army basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina; medic training at Fort Sam Houston in Texas; and then a yearlong tour in Ramadi, Iraq. When she was medically discharged from the Army in 2010, the 25-year-old Gieber faced a new challenge: transitioning into the civilian workforce after spending several years in the military. After a frust...

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Start Your Workday with a Happier Commute

CareerBliss - Mon, 05/21/2012 - 9:00am
Start Your Workday with a Happier Commute By Rachel Mahan, Guest Contributor {date} Commuting to work is almost as certain as death and taxes. In fact, if you work in a big city office, chatting about your commute seems as common as talking about who won last night’s game. Only, no one wins on the Interstate. Commuting isn’t as fun as baseball, but the good news is that you can take steps to make it a better part of your day. Here are three things you can implement right now to ma...

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Forget What They Told You in School: 3 Tips to Help You Through This Job Market - Blog posts

WetFeet - Mon, 05/21/2012 - 6:04am
Now, more than ever, it's up to job seekers to take matters into their own hands and start thinking outside of the box.

Get the Job Skills You Need (That You Didn't Get From Your Degree) - Blog posts

WetFeet - Fri, 05/18/2012 - 6:04am
Here are a few things you can do while you're in college or after you graduate to ensure you have every skill you need to succeed in your career.

The Secret to Answering Negative Interview Questions: Stay Positive

CareerBliss - Thu, 05/17/2012 - 9:00am
The Secret to Answering Negative Interview Questions: Stay Positive By Carole Martin, the Interview Coach {date} If you’ve prepared for a job interview, you more than likely spent all of your time preparing to answer “positive questions” – to demonstrate how good you are and what you can offer the company. You are not prepared to talk about your failures or times when you were challenged by difficult situations. So what do you do when you encounter a “curve ball?” You dea...

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