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Monthly Archives: October, 2009

43 Things Never to Say in an Interview Ever

Careerbuilder asked hiring managers to share the craziest things they’ve heard from applicants in an interview. Some are laugh-out-loud hysterical, others are jaw dropping — the majority are both. To be sure, they will relieve anyone who has ever said something unfortunate at a job interview — and simply amuse the rest of you

Can You Give Honest Reviews?: New Regulations for Bloggers Doing Product Reviews

On Monday, October 5th, The Federal Trade Commission implemented a new policy that would make product information and online reviews more accurate for consumers, regulating blogging for the first time and mandating that reviews and testimonials reflect actual results.

How to Remember Names During Networking Events

The most important step in professional or social networking is to remember the names of the people you meet. That can be difficult to do, especially if you meeting numerous people at the same time. The following steps will help you improve your memory and provide memorization techniques to help you remember people’s names. By doing so, you will make a connection with them, and they will remember you!

Managing Your Career as a Business By JAMES FLANIGAN

EMPLOYMENT experts have some advice for the many Americans either looking for work or fearing they soon will be: Consider yourself an entrepreneur — of your own working life.

The term entrepreneur is usually applied to people seeking to start their own small businesses. But those in the recruitment and employment industry say the uncertainty in the current economy means that workers need to think of their careers as their own small businesses.

Three Best Ways to Improve Your Online Reputation by Raymund Flandez

These days, a great danger lurks just a few clicks away: the online review. By Googling your company’s name, anyone can read and track your business’s performance – including missteps, poor service or less-than-stellar products.

Protecting your company’s reputation is now a 24-hour vigil. Negative reviews – whether they’re merited or not – can turn away potential customers and vendors, and reflect badly on your company’s brand.