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WATCH: How tenacity in the face of adversity leads to success

1xRun COO Sarah Aldridge believes in the importance of returning to idealism in your darkest hours. Sometimes the most common advice is common for a reason: because it’s really, really good.,1xRun COO Sarah Aldridge believes in the importance of returning to idealism in your darkest hours. Sometimes the most common advice is common for a reason: because it’s really, really...
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Don't quit! Why first drafts are critical to success

Author and musician Josh Malerman explains why quitting is the worst thing to do. On the contrary, rough drafts are often the key to creating great work.,Author and musician Josh Malerman explains why quitting is the worst thing to do. On the contrary, rough drafts are often the key to creating great work.
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What retirees can expect from their Costco job application

Getting a part-time or a seasonal job when retired is becoming a more and more popular choice. Boomers and recent retirees alike often choose to supplement their retirement income through a job. A retail chain like Costco is a great place to start a job search.,Getting a part-time or a seasonal job when retired is becoming a more and more...
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WATCH: Taking your ideas and making them a reality

If you've been making tons of suggestions and feel like you're not being heard, then listen to this week's Bossy Skirt advice on how to turn ideas into action.  The approach, not the idea, may be the obstacle.,If you've been making tons of suggestions and feel like you're not being heard, then listen to this week's Bossy Skirt advice on...
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4 interview mistakes you're making that will cost you the job

Former Executive Recruiter, Biron Clark, shares four interview missteps that will kill your chance of getting hired, and how to fix them.,Former Executive Recruiter, Biron Clark, shares four interview missteps that will kill your chance of getting hired, and how to fix them.,Former Executive Recruiter, Biron Clark, shares four interview missteps that will kill your chance of getting hired, and...
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WATCH: How quiet leadership makes a louder impact

Former Bush Administration official and Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah explains what separates the best leaders from the show horses, but his message can apply to even the smallest of jobs.,Former Bush Administration official and Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah explains what separates the best leaders from the show horses, but his message can apply to even the...
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Guide to healthcare jobs in 2018

There’s a good chance you’re reading this jobs guide because you’ve heard that the healthcare industry is super hot right now. And it’s true! But if you’re just starting out, or thinking about a career change, how do you get in on this fast-growing field?,There’s a good chance you’re reading this jobs guide because you’ve heard that the healthcare industry...
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Here's how to convince your boss to let you work from home

Do you work for a company that hasn’t yet embraced a work from home option? If so, there may be a way to convince the powers-that-be to consider making a change. What’s the secret to getting your boss to be open to this possibility? We have it.,Do you work for a company that hasn’t yet embraced a work from home...
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5 jobs that pay a lot more than you think

There are actually a lot of jobs out there that pay more than you might expect, based on the level of experience necessary to do the job or simply stereotypes about what we think certain roles are worth.,There are actually a lot of jobs out there that pay more than you might expect, based on the level of experience necessary...
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