800,000 current and former students, staff and faculty members had their names and personal information such as names, social security numbers, birth dates, and personal addresses exposed after a hacker broke into the campus computer system Tuesday morning. It’s one of if not the largest breach on an American higher education institution. There have been […]
Continue ReadingLocation, Location, Location!!! Isn’t that what you always hear when you are in the market to buy a house? Well, that’s what I heard when I was 24. I heard it from my parents, brothers, real estate agent and even my home mortgage broker, but did I listen, oooooh no! I want to share my […]
Continue ReadingEtiquette is a very important part of your successful interview. It is true that good knowledge in subject matter, interpersonal skills and past experience will count most at a job interview, but you can’t ignore the interview etiquette, for they are the indications of your character. Interview etiquette is all about being well mannered and […]
Continue ReadingWho doesn’t love Google? They have grown at an astonishing pace and have developed technology that has enriched our lives by bringing millions of pieces of information to our fingertips. Besides adding Google Mobile features which have helped me several times recently, they now answer our text messages! Does it get any better than that? […]
Continue ReadingSince we have been receiving a few resumes each day I have noticed some common trends. I’ve seen fonts of all sizes, margin inconsistencies, age and place of birth on a few. These are all major no-no’s when writing your resumes. Follow these basic steps and you’ll be off to a good start: No grammatical […]
Continue ReadingJane and my inbox are getting about 5 new resume requests per day. This is a success we did not expect so soon. Our goal 2.5 weeks ago when we began this site was to help motivated, proactive professionals get the resources they need to further their careers and themselves professionally. The pleasant surprise is […]
Continue ReadingThe most comprehensive world wealth study was completed yesterday by a group of British, Canadian, Finnish and U.S. economists put together by the United Nations. I’ll summarize the findings for you: The richest 1% of people in the world own 40% of the wealth in the world. The next richest 9% own the next 45% […]
Continue ReadingYou are starting the job search. You send in your application packets with your resume and coverletter in each packet. Now the real work begins… Organization is the Key to Success- Start researching weeks before your interview. If you’re interviewing with multiple employers, keep a file for each one so that you store the information […]
Continue ReadingPhone companies have partnered with small firms simplifying home monitoring. Have you ever been on the other side of the country and wondered what was going on in your home? You call, the kids answer and everything sounds great? Well, this past October AT&T showcased their latest in remote monitoring. It lets anyone nationwide watch […]
Continue ReadingThese are suggestions to help you prepare for successful negotiating… Research– Get as much factual information you can to make your case strong. Find comparible salary ranges for positions similar to yours or positions that have similar responsibilities. What are they getting paid? Also look into their health plan, dental plan, retirement package and your […]
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