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Didn't get your dream job? Here's what to do next

Moving forward after failing to land your dream job isn’t easy. It takes time and effort, along with a solid plan, to get back in a positive direction.,Moving forward after failing to land your dream job isn’t easy. It takes time and effort, along with a solid plan, to get back in a positive direction.
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3 reasons why you should go back to school if you're over 50

Are you over 50 and contemplating a return to the classroom? Consider using the reasons presented here to help propel you in the right direction.,Are you over 50 and contemplating a return to the classroom? Consider using the reasons presented here to help propel you in the right direction.
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Why forming habits, not just setting goals, will bring you success

We're conditioned to believe in the power of setting big goals, but what really brings success are the small habits you form along the way.,We're conditioned to believe in the power of setting big goals, but what really brings success are the small habits you form along the way.
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How Boomers can overcome ageism to maintain a successful career

To overcome ageism stereotypes, how should you approach the job search in a world of ageist typecasting? Here are four tips to think about.,To overcome ageism stereotypes, how should you approach the job search in a world of ageist typecasting? Here are four tips to think about.,To overcome ageism stereotypes, how should you approach the job search in a world...
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6 tips for a good end-of-year review

If you’ve got that review looming or you’re looking for ways to get ahead on next year’s review, here are some tips you can use.,If you’ve got that review looming or you’re looking for ways to get ahead on next year’s review, here are some tips you can use.
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8 habits of highly employable people

If you’re looking to refresh yourself and your "hireability" in the new year, there are several things that highly employable people do—and you can do too.,If you’re looking to refresh yourself and your "hireability" in the new year, there are several things that highly employable people do—and you can do too.
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Translating your military experience to civilian work

With some careful preparation, you can successfully translate your military experience to civilian work. Here are some tips to help you transition.,With some careful preparation, you can successfully translate your military experience to civilian work. Here are some tips to help you transition.
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7 tips for landing an executive position

What's stopping you from starting that climb up the corporate ladder? Follow these 7 tips and make the switch from desk grunt to exec in no time.,What's stopping you from starting that climb up the corporate ladder? Follow these 7 tips and make the switch from desk grunt to exec in no time.,What's stopping you from starting that climb up...
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5 tips on how to be a Millennial manager

Millennials in their late 20s and 30s are increasingly ready to assume leadership roles. But once the promotion comes, how do you manage the responsibility?,Millennials in their late 20s and 30s are increasingly ready to assume leadership roles. But once the promotion comes, how do you manage the responsibility?,Millennials in their late 20s and 30s are increasingly ready to assume...
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