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Over the last several years, we have seen a dramatic shift in the concept of a “career” as more and more people have been downsized, right sized, outsourced, and the like. A career isn’t just vertical anymore; it’s how horizontal and in many cases, very much a zigzag. What do you do if you’re […]
Sarang Gupta offers some great advice on how to avoid wasting your time with employers that may be unscrupulous without any regard to a candidate’s or consultant’s fuel burned – currently at over $4/gallon in many cities. Let’s read some of his tips: “Interview the company”. It’s always been a good idea when job-seeking, even […]
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In today’s market, it’s all about your individual brand and what you can do to standout from the other applicants and candidates for the positions for which you’re applying and interviewing. No, you don’t have to be a marketer to know anything about branding. But, you do have to know yourself and how to leverage […]
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As you may know, federal law protects job seekers and employees who are 40 years old and older. This protection falls under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). As a job seeker, it can be very hard to prove age discrimination. A savvy employer knows how to run a recruitment and selection process that […]
Earlier posts on this blog have enthusiastically endorsed the idea of using Twitter for customer service. Virgin, British Airways and other airlines have used it very successfully. I even have friends who swear by it when they have to meet a plane. There has been talk about a better response from businesses that have previously […]
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When was the last time you sold to just one person? For the B2C marketer, the answer is everyday, but B2B marketers it is pretty much never. That is just one of the big differences between B2B marketing and B2C marketing, and these differences are amplified when it comes to online marketing. Although B2B buyer […]
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I believe we are already seeing the marriage of both platforms as mobile marketing is able to reach people in the moment. With the popularity of social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter providing businesses with a way to reach potential customers when they are ready to act is key. I work with […]
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As an internet entrepreneur and marketing professional, Nathaniel Broughton, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, has created a career from an early interest in marketing and investment. Besides his marketing firm, Growth Partner, and a nationwide surety bond agency at SuretyBonds.com, Broughton continues to plan for future projects, but said all his success has come […]
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In today’s market, it’s not uncommon to find that people need to take a position well beneath their usual and customary occupation in order to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. While it may seem counterintuitive, it’s really not: the key is to get the job without destroying your future […]
Investors seeking higher returns, often (ex)entrepreneurs who possess special skills or relationships, sometimes look to non-traditional investments such as start-up companies. We like to call what these highly aspirational individuals do “Angel Investing”. Wikipedia definition of an “Angel Investor”: An angel investor or angel is an affluent individual who provides capital for a business start-up, […]
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