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Business Post Cards: Five Factors To Consider

Creating and mailing business post cards is a logical choice when your small business has a small advertising budget. Here are five factors to consider: 1. Your data base list of customers might well be under 500 names. You can manage this list yourself on your computer and print out mailing labels. And since there are so few names, you…

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Five Job Skills to Get You Promoted

You know in your own mind that you deserve a raise or promotion, but you can’t seem to get the attention of your boss to prove it. What’s a girl to do? In a post 9-11 economy where many employers are content to stick with what is proven and comfortable, convincing your company to take a chance on you is…

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Five Steps To A Richer Retirement

You’ve probably heard about the Nebraska meatpackers who won the largest lottery jackpot in the United States last week. One winner replied “I’ve been retired for about four days now” when asked what he would do with his winnings. His response did not surprise me; I’m sure my reaction would be similar! What does surprise me is that many Americans…

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Five Interview Questions You Should Always Ask

These five questions go beyond the obvious ones, such as the title of the job, the job description, to whom it would be reporting, and other such basic questions. In fact, it’s unlikely you’ll even need to ask those questions, as they’re usually outlined for you. With some preparation and thought, you should be able to easily come up with…

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Five Steps To A Flawless Interview

Are you prepared for your next job interview? Do you know the secrets of pulling off a flawless interview and getting the job of your dreams? Use these five easy steps to prepare yourself and leave the best impression possible with the hiring manager. 1.Be Early – The worst thing you can do is show up to an interview late.…

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Fired Before You’re Hired: Five Ways to Ruin Any Interview

Arrive on time. Dress well. Write a thank-you note. Don’t lie on the application. You have the job-hunting basics down, but the gods of employment have plagued your people with a drought. Whether you’re interviewing after a layoff, seeking a change of employment or documenting your futile interviewing plight to milk yet another unemployment check, be aware of these five…

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