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Can I Be an HR Manager Without a Degree?

Q. I’m an HR generalist. I’ve been with the same firm for five years, hired as an executive assistant to the president making $32k, one …

Eight Things That Can Boost Your Pay

Did you know employers sometimes pay a premium for the right education and experience? Or that you might be able to earn more by doing …

Engineering Career Education and Advancement

Job description Engineers research and develop solutions to technical needs in society. They design products, materials, machinery, factories, systems, structures, and much more. Their main …

7 Ways to Avoid Being Friends with Coworkers

What to Do When You’re There to Work, Not Make Friends It’s All About Boundaries It might be tempting to hang out at the water …

Good & Bad Examples of Salary Negotiations

Real-Life Examples of Negotiation Done Right & Wrong What Works & What Doesn’t? Ever wonder what works and what doesn’t regarding salary negotiation and asking …

10 Ways to Avoid Office Politics

How to Keep a Low Profile & Stay Out of Office Gutter Politics Office Politics? Proceed with Caution We recently ran an article about why …

Did I get a big enough raise with this promotion?

Q. I recently accepted a new role as a Web assessment client coordinator within an organization for whom I have been working for a year. …

10 Steps to a Better Resume

There is no right or wrong way to write a resume. But competition for jobs is fierce right now. You need to develop a resume …

9 Smart Answers to the Toughest Job Interview Questions

Your resume gets you in the door, but your performance in the job interview ultimately gets you the position. That is, if you don’t botch …

Nursing Career Education and Advancement

Job description Nurses provide a variety of services to their patients. In general, they help to prevent injury and disease, promote healthy living, and care …

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