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Pointless Jobs
Someone posted this on Reddit: "Somebody make me feel better about what I'm doing! What is the most pointless job in existence?" Some of the answers were pretty funny...
Career
Career
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5 Careers That Are Quickly Dying Out
Getting a solid apprenticeship or a college education is almost always a good idea for anyone traveling down the career path. The problem arises when you have to decide between several different options. While anyone with a strong skill set (blue- or white-collar) should be fairly employable, it’s just a basic fact that some vocations are more in demand these days than others. It often depends on where, and especially when, you live.
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What Are the Best Careers for Paying Back Student Loans Fastest?
You always hear about the importance of a college education.
But what may be even more important is what you choose to study.
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5 Common and Major Interview Mistakes
Job interviews are hard enough without sabotaging yourself by making some major mistakes that hiring managers say are all too common. These seem like obvious interview no-nos, but they’re at the top of every recruiter’s list of things they see people doing all the time that kill their chances of being offered a job.
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5 Helpful Tips When It’s Time To Ask For a Raise
Did you know only 1 in 4 American women asked for a raise in the last 12 months?
Did you know that of the women who DID ask, 75% got one?? Ladies: it is time to stop being under-paid and under-valued! You know what your skill level is and what you are worth -- it's time to ask for it.
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5 Helpful Ways to Deal With a Bully at Work
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If you’re being bullied at work, you don’t have to just take it.
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The 9 Best Job Applications Ever
It's no secret getting a job these days is pretty tough. So that's why it's more important than ever to stand out from the rest of your peers, and we're not just talking clever resumes. See, going the creative route on actual job applications is another solid way to guarantee you'll get noticed, whether it be going overly positive or just plain hilarious (we prefer the latter).
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Top 5 Skills Recruiters Look For in a Candidate
If you’re looking for a job, you’ve probably got your résumé online and you may even be attending career fairs. Whether you have a little or a lot of experience in your industry, there are certain working skills that all recruiters—no matter what job they’re trying to fill—are looking for in a candidate.
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The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don’t Need a College Degree
Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary.
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Woman’s Ridiculous Reason for Not Having a Job — ‘I’m Too Attractive’
If you think you’re just too darned pretty to work, then you should either apply to be on the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise or do what one woman in Britain does.
Nothing.
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Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job
All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.
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Oklahoma Waitress Fired for Facebook Picture of Deputies
An Oklahoma Chili's restaurant said a waitress was fired for a Facebook photo of police dining at the eatery with a caption saying they "better hope I'm not their server."