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Tips for Successful Employment Negotiations
January 31, 2008 by sarah ennengaIn the job offer context, negotiation is a non-confrontational, business focused discussion aimed at resolving differences between two parties with the same goal. In order to be an effective negotiator, job seekers need to understand the dynamics behind the conversation and use this information to create a give and take dialogue with potential employers. What often gets in the way of rewarding win-win conversations is our fear of rejection or potential conflict. Successful negotiators view the process as one of collaboration. They listen to the employer’s needs and recommend outcomes that benefit both parties. They recognize that savvy negotiators build relationships and never give ultimatums. Strategic job seekers understand that the negotiation is hopefully the first of many relationship building conversations they will have with their future employer. Here’s tip #1 in this series.
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Important Questions to Ask a Gen Y in an Interview – Part One
by sarah ennengaA year ago, I asked my readers to send me some of the questions they thought were the best to ask Generation Y applicants prior to a extending a job offer. I was overwhelmed with responses, both in quantity and in quality. Obviously, the tremendous costs associated with employee turnover means that it’s more important than ever before to make good hiring decisions, and the job interview is the first step in this process.
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Can’t Afford College? Try Free Vocational Training for High Paying and Fast Growing Careers
by Candice ASecrets to Help Start You on Your Way to a New Career
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Many people are not able to afford college, either due to the high monetary payment college requires or there are lack of scholarships available. Others are just over the limit for financial aid or ineligible due to previous time spent in college.
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Applying to College: How to Choose the Right College for You
by Candice A
Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.Welcome to your senior year in high school. You’ve been working over a decade to get to this point in your academic career, and now it has finally arrived. You’ve got a year full of easy classes, field trips, dances, parties, senior cut days, driving your car to school for the first time, and trying to make sure you don’t lose touch with friends when you head off to college.
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A Day in the Life: American Student Studying Abroad in London
by Candice ASmall-Town Girl Lands London Television Internship
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Andee Scarantino, 21 was a ‘big fish’ at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania’s Wilkes University. She was a multi-media guru and a 4.0 student. And, the big fish swam across the Atlantic for a semester in London, where she is not only studying abroad and interning for British television, but also getting used to a new culture.
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Summer Job Hunting Tips for College Students
by Candice ALooking for a Summer Job? Here Are Some Helpful Tips!
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Summertime for college students often means taking a break from studies and getting some type of job. Sometimes finding a summer job can be a bit of a challenge, depending on what area of the country you live in and also what type of job you are looking for.
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How to Become a Concert Violinist
by Candice A
Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.Many people fail to pursue the arts and then later regret it. Becoming a concert violinist is not an easy path, but those who have made it to Carnegie Hall insist that they wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Bradford School of Business in Pittsburgh
by Candice A
Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.Some people are not able to attend a four year college or university. Luckily there are business/trade schools located throughout the nation. Bradford School of Business in Pittsburgh is one of those business schools.
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Job Search Tactics: How to Use Testimonials
by Candice ARecommendations From Others Are Among the Most Powerful Job Search Tools
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Few things are more persuasive and impressive than having an unbiased third-party source say great things about you. Advertisers have used this technique for ages, because it’s been proven over and over again to work exceptionally well.
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10 Experiences Students Should Have Before Graduating from College
by Candice A
Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.College offers so many opportunities; it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here are 10 experiences that won’t steer you wrong.
1. Volunteer.
Volunteer experiences can really add a lot to a college career.
