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		<title>Why Your College Degree Has More Value Than You Think</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2013/04/04/why-your-college-degree-has-more-value-than-you-think/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know about the obvious benefits to having a college degree&#8212;namely, a steady job and financial security. But we often overlook other benefits to higher education: quality of life improvements that deserve to be brought into focus, whether you&#8217;re on the fence about going back to school or are just having a]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing Your Path: Why an MBA is the Way to Go</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2013/03/14/choosing-your-path-why-an-mba-is-the-way-to-go/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2013/03/14/choosing-your-path-why-an-mba-is-the-way-to-go/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Choosing a Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[On-line Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=104751</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Some claim that an MBA is not absolutely necessary for you to embark on a career in business; so then what is the point of getting one? There are several obvious benefits to an online Masters in Business Administration Specialization and a few not-so-obvious ones as well. Among the obvious benefits are that it equips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>70% of Workers Say Increased Pay Key to Their Retention</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2013/01/24/70-of-workers-say-increased-pay-key-to-their-retention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2013/01/24/70-of-workers-say-increased-pay-key-to-their-retention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Rothberg</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Economic Indicators]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=103503</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you could have one perk &#8211; any perk &#8211; in your workplace, what would it be? If you had the choice, would you rather have a bigger title or a bigger office? If you were thinking about leaving your company, what would make you stay? A new survey explores which job factors are most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting a Job Takes Work!</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/26/getting-a-job-takes-work/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/26/getting-a-job-takes-work/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=101278</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you need some help with your federal government job resume?  Here are some tips in the following post. So many people out there without work – and many would like a federal government job..and they should – it’s good pay, it’s generally very secure, and the benefits are phenomenal. But the resumes I see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Annual Salary Increases More Important to New Grads Than Medical Insurance Benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/13/annual-salary-increases-more-important-to-new-grads-than-medical-insurance-benefits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/13/annual-salary-increases-more-important-to-new-grads-than-medical-insurance-benefits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Rothberg</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economic Indicators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recruitment Strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Salaries and Compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[401k]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dental insurance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[job security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marilyn mackes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[national association of colleges and employers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salaries]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=101003</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Annual salary increases are the most preferred benefit among job-seeking new college graduates, according to results of a new study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Historically, graduating seniors taking part in NACE’s annual student survey have placed medical insurance in the top spot, according to Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director. “However, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Telecommuters Say More Freedom Leads to Increased Productivity and Provides Benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/06/telecommuters-say-more-freedom-leads-to-increased-productivity-and-provides-benefits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/06/telecommuters-say-more-freedom-leads-to-increased-productivity-and-provides-benefits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advice for Employers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=100747</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It appears that employees enjoy the professional and personal benefits of working from home. TeamViewer® announced the findings of its survey of 500 American adults ages 18 and older who work from home either full time or part time, conducted online by uSamp in October. The survey found that fully half (50%) of telecommuters feel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appreciating Criticism Doesn’t Make You a Doormat! Embrace it</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/26/appreciating-criticism-doesnt-make-you-a-doormat-embrace-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/26/appreciating-criticism-doesnt-make-you-a-doormat-embrace-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[critic]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=100261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Taking criticism is a part of life and how we handle it is important in both our professional and personal lives.  The following post discusses some benefits of criticism and strategies for dealing with it. “Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Working for Uncle Sam</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/26/benefits-of-working-for-uncle-sam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/26/benefits-of-working-for-uncle-sam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recruitment Strategies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[federal]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about working for the federal government?  There are many benefits, as mentioned in the following post. Job Security – In this uncertain economy, job security is a valuable commodity. You have a much higher risk of being termined within the private sector. &#160; Good Salary – Federal employees receive competitive salaries. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Working for the Federal Government</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/26/benefits-of-working-for-the-federal-government/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/26/benefits-of-working-for-the-federal-government/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Job Search]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you thinking about getting a job in the federal government?  The following post talks about some benefits of a career in this arena. Need Health Insurance? Federal government jobs offer excellent health insurance options. ;The government pays approximately 72% of the cost. Choose from a variety of insurance plans, including, but not limited to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Employers Are Turning to High Deductible Medical Plans</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/10/04/why-employers-are-turning-to-high-deductible-medical-plans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/10/04/why-employers-are-turning-to-high-deductible-medical-plans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Rothberg</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Salaries and Compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amy kaminski]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compdata surveys]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans filled more than 3.7 billion prescriptions in 2010. Because the rate at which individuals developing chronic health conditions continues to increase, the expected decline in drug costs comes as little comfort to hospitality employers who are largely footing the bill, as an overwhelming majority still offer prescription coverage [...]]]></description>
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