As a manager, are you obligated to be a reference to a former employee? A letter-writers asks Ask A Manager’s Allison Green about the issue, and whether a small token of gratitude is required to former managers who act as references.
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Welcome to the first full-week of 2016! Here’s what was being shared in the world of career advice this week. Could Job Hopping Benefit Your Career? In the past, job hunting was regarded as a negative thing. But according to a recent survey conducted by Accountemps, 57% of 18-34 year olds regard it as a…
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It’s officially 2016! What are your professional New Year’s resolutions? Get a head start by reading these top career articles. 9 Awesome Strategies for People Who Are Already Ridiculously Organized Do you resolve to stay organized this year? Follow these tips to get started! 2016 Resume Trends – The New, The Now & What You…
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Survive your office Christmas party and learn how to answer the dreaded “what do you do” question at other holiday gatherings, with these top career articles from the past week. A Guide to Surviving the Office Christmas Party Use these tips to survive your office Christmas party without being a topic of conversation for the…
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Asking for your previous salary has almost become commonplace among recruiters, however revealing this information can be damaging to your future career, so says Liz Ryan of Forbes Magazine. In addition to giving up any leverage you possess, Ryan argues that revealing your current salary information gives your potential new employer permission to determine your value…
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With the year winding down and the holidays just around the corner, we’re reflecting on the biggest changes to make today for a better new year. Keeping that in mind, here’s a list of top resources from around the web with a specific purpose of making 2016 a better year professionally. Are you looking for…
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Failure, instability and anger in the workplace make up this past week’s top career articles you may have missed. 5 Things I Always Remember When My “Just For Now” Job Gets Me Down Not everyone is lucky enough to work their dream job. Here are some tips on how to handle your temporary job when…
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Does your anxiety about blowing the interview make you ultimate blow your interview? Your fear of failure could be holding you back — and we have a must-see Ted Talk that could help! Author and blogger Jia Jang discusses the art of rejection in his popular Ted Talk “What I Learned From 100 Days of…
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For such a commonly asked interview question, answering why you’re leaving your current role can be one of the most difficult and uncomfortable questions to address.
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From networking, to following-up after a job interview, here are the past week’s top career articles you may have missed. Your New Favorite No-Nonsense Guide to Preparing for an Interview Prepare for your next job interview the right way with these tips. How to Get the Perfect LinkedIn Profile, No Matter Your Role! Wether you’re…
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