Proper networking tip

Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.

From: businessknowhow.com

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When were you born?

About 77% of all Americans now living were born after 1939 and many of these folks are noticing these signs of aging in their mirrors, on their bath scales, and in the job market.

From: worldhealth.com

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Dressing for the job you want

The right attire for a job interview depends partially on the type of job, and/or the industry you are applying for.

In general, wearing a suit and tie to your job interview is a good choice: It shows respect to the employer, and it shows that you took your time to prepare.

From: cheap-neckties.com

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Financially managing going back to school

Returning to school often involves financial sacrifices, but there are ways to lessen the bite. Personal savings, financial aid, private loans, and employer-funded tuition may be available to you, and education tax credits and deductions can help you out at tax time.

From: 360financialliteracy.org

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Book Friday: What Color Is Your Parachute?

Still the best-selling job-hunting book in the world,  What Color Is Your Parachute? is the most complete guide for first-time job seekers as well as second and encore careers changers.

From: Getting Older Stinks

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Book Friday: Cool Careers for Dummies

Cool Careers For Dummies promises not only to help you find jobs you never knew existed, but to make it fun!

From: Getting Older Stinks

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Work stress and blow-ups

One in five men have aggressive outbursts as a result of stress at work and 22% suffer from depression because they are unhappy with their jobs.

From bbc.co.uk

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Embrace the uncertainty

Reinventing yourself, your career, a business or an economy is never a straight-line, step-by-step process. So expect the unexpected and become comfortable being uncomfortable.

From careerhubblog.com

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What percentage of your work life to you like?

Focus on transitioning into work that excites you and interests you 70% of the time.

Don’t listen to all the life coaches and ‘experts’ who harp on about “finding your ideal job” or a “dream career that you’re totally passionate about.”

From careerhubblog.com

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Build and cultivate genuine relationships.

Every contact you need to help you discover what you want and then find the next opportunity is either in your mobile phone or your diary - or in the mobile phone or diary of your contacts. So make sure you’re building genuine relationships, ask for help and let people help you.

From careerhubblog.com

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The ingredients of a new career

When looking for a new career forget job titles. Focus instead on the ‘ingredients’ or components of roles you are looking for in a new career.

Once you do this, you open yourself up to a wider range of jobs and careers that play to your strengths and interests, many of which you didn’t even know existed.

From careerhubblog.com

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