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Axium / Chimes Files Bankruptcy
Axium / Chimes Ensemble Group goes bankrupt effecting potentially thousands of consultants nationally.
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Do's and don'ts of business blogging
Business blogging can be a useful marketing medium for consultants to promote their knowledge and expertise. But this story about a Nintendo worker who was fired because of the job-related content posted on her personal blog,has me thinking about consultants out there who may have business blogs with questionable content....
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The IT gender gap persists - but will Gen Y break the mold?
Guest post by David Southgate. A recent post from our friends at AffinityLabs at their brand new techcommunity.com forum discussed the issue of pay inequity among genders. Women still lag their male countergeeks in earnings. But as a counterpoint, Steven Rothberg of CollegerRecruiter.com cites a recent study that said women...
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More members, new opportunities
We recently welcomed our 100,000th consultant member to our Staffing Exchange -- only 9 months after soaring past the 50,000 mark. Our consultant membership is growing rapidly, and so are the number of opportunities available to consultants. You may think of the Staffing Exchange as a place you come to...
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How to steer clear from bad apples
At some point along the way everyone has experienced themselves or heard a story about a 'bad apple'- a seedy salesman, a here-and-then-gone client, or a too-good-to-be-true business partner. Pamela Slim's recent post, titled 9 ways to keep hucksters, shucksters and slimeballs at arms length when starting your own business,...
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Consulting vs contracting - for what it's worth
Setting rates is always a delicate balancing act. Most consultants who have more than a couple of engagemements under their belt have at least some benchmark as to what their time is worth, but a great deal is dependent on local or industry supply and demand around a particular skill set.
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Would you give yourself an 'A' grade?
If your clients asked how up-to-date your trainings and certifications are, would you be confident in answering them? Or would you hesitate because you can't quite remember if the last seminar or training you attended was in the fall of 2002 or 2003? Although the leaves haven't started to change...
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Work directly with 3M and other premier companies through HotGigs' new Channel Vendor program
Have you ever wanted to land a contract with a Fortune 500 company, but weren't able to because you weren't on the list or didn't work with one of their approved vendors? If so, you will be glad to know that you can now work directly with 3M and other...
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How to market yourself as a consultant - Part 3
Guest post by Ron McGowan Now that you know exactly what you have to sell to employers or clients and where you are going to sell it, we come to the final step in the process: How are you going to sell it? The sales cycle consists of two parts:...
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That sinking feeling
Ten things you hope your client never says.
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Earning an Extra Income
Extra Income means an income that you can earn apart from the regular income coming in from employment or normal work. This earning can be used to payoff your outstanding debts or build up a capital account or spend it on luxuries that you could only...
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Acceptance Is The Answer To All Our Problems
Many people today have lost jobs after decades of service; many others suffer within jobs they can see no way out of.
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Leave On Good Terms: Save Regret
The exit interview is not a time to burn bridges with your old company. It has become a very common ritual throughout corporate America, and the idea behind it is to find out from departing staff members, when they no longer have to worry about prote...
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Apprenticeships : Fantastic Learning Opportunity
Although apprenticeship is a fantastic occupational learning opportunity, it is not an option to be pursued lightly. Weigh your options and make an educated decision about the time and other commitments, before you jump into an apprenticeship program...
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Bartender : Would You Make a Good One?
When you party at a nightclub or visit a resort do you notice the bartenders and envy their life?
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How to Give Compliments at Work
As a manager you are responsible for the smooth running of company affairs. You know that this takes the effort of every person who reports to you
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Interviews : The Moment of Truth
If you?ve rehearsed what you?re going to say and know the perfect answer to every potential question, you?re half way there.
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Finding Jobs Online
Depending on your specific line of work, looking for jobs on the Internet could be a great way to find new and interesting opportunities. Whether you are looking for an academic or a technology job, a secretarial or a research position, there are man...
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Keep Cool : How to Deal With Criticism
Some people are simply never satisfied. Overlook these shortsighted individuals and know deep down that you are making positive progress despite their attempts to drag you down
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A Look At Some Of The Ordinary Jobs
What do you want to be when you grow up? Chances are if you ask that question in any third grade class, your answers will include at least one fireman, one policeman, one cowboy and an assortment of other jobs that are glamorized on television and bo...
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M.B.A.s Skip On-Campus Recruiting
Across top-tier U.S. business schools, a small but growing number of students are skipping traditional winter on-campus recruitment. Instead, they are logging long hours conducting their own searches and networking furiously.
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Career Q&A: Securing Guarantees In A Tough Economy
A reader wants to take a new job that would require him to move his family, but given the state of the economy, he wonders if he can negotiate a contract for a job that's not in the executive suite. It might be possible to get some written promises, but only by approaching the situation with care.
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90 Days: Ready to Retire? First Plan Exit Strategy
A smooth transition into retirement requires more than just figuring out how to survive without a steady paycheck. You'll also need to figure out how to cope with the emotional impact of forgoing a routine you've followed for most of your adult life.
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Employee Dorms Make Comeback in Japan
Some of Japan's biggest companies are expanding corporate dormitories for unmarried new hires. The waning practice of fostering a corporate community is being revived as companies appeal to young workers to replace retirees.
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The Innovator's Life Cycle
Some of the world's best-known innovators, such as Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, did their landmark work before age 30. But it's more common for inventors to start slowly and fade fast -- a problem that is driving many high-tech companies to seek ways to stretch out the productive careers of their top researchers.
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