We Watch Ads, Not Football

I am not what you’d call a sports fan. I seldom know what’s happening during a football game, and I find myself asking my husband “when does this golf business wrap up today?” more than I’d like to admit. Football season means the best TV in our home is constantly on ESPN. However, the other…

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Using References when Job Searching

Whether you’re looking for a job or already have one, it’s important to keep an updated resume on file. Similarly, it’s important to continually update a list of references. Here is some insight into the world of reference-checking: “References are Available Upon Request” You don’t need to waste precious resume page space to indicate that…

To Hire or Not to Hire? That is the Question

For many organizations, the fourth quarter is when managers forecast their budget for hiring based on end-of-year project deadlines and sales projections for the New Year. The decision to add new staff is often one of the most difficult challenges a manger will undertake, especially in a slow-growth economy barely out of recession. The costs…

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Should I Pursue a Master’s Degree?

Many of us who are looking to our full career potential often ask: “Should I invest in obtaining a Master’s degree?” There is no easy or right or wrong answer. However, there are a few factors which should be taken into consideration when making such an important decision. Find Your Passion Specializing in a particular…