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There has been a lot of #TwitterBacklash in the past few years. Major brands are running their mouths in 140 characters or less. Some are paying the price. Kenneth Cole once tweeted “Millions are in uproar in #Cairo. Rumor is they heard our new spring collection is now available online…” If an uproar is what … Read More

Office Life

Tattoos & Piercings in the Workplace Paige Tintle

Will a tattoo or piercing keep you from getting a job? It wasn’t terribly long ago that the perception of the tattooed were that they’re all sailors or bikers. Today, however, that stereotype has fallen and it seems, so has the workplace tattoo taboo.The average age of the workforce in 2008 was 40.7, according to … Read More

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Fox News’ Twitter Gets Hacked Paige Tintle

Independence Day brought some fireworks to the Fox News’ twitter account early Monday morning. An, as-of-yet, unknown hacker, “sent out several malicious and false tweets claiming that President Obama had been assassinated,” according to the most recent Foxnews.com article. The article also states that that the secret service will follow up especially diligently because of the … Read More

Job Search

How to Recruit Recruiters for Your Job Search Amanda Augustine

Learn the right way to partner with recruiters to land a new job. Question: I would like to have recruiters help me get a job. How do I go about getting that assistance? The current way is obviously not working very well. Thank you. – Randy B., Marshalltown, IA Answer: Remember, in the recruiting world, you … Read More

Productivity

A Lesson in Motivation From Our Olympic Athletes Amanda Augustine

US Olympic athletes, swimmer Ryan Lochte and gymnast Jordan Wieber, both had some not-so-great performances over the last couple days. Lochte didn’t medal in the 200-meter freestyle, and Wieber, who was the defending world all-around gymnastics champion, didn’t make it into the finals as an individual. But for both of these athletes, the Olympics aren’t … Read More

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Secrets to Job Hunting through Social Media Lisa Odierno

You reject friend requests on Facebook, you think tweeting is for the birds and Pinterest? What is Pinterest anyway? If you’re not on board with the latest social media trends, it’s time to jump on the bandwagon since more and more companies are using social networks as a key recruitment tool. Here are some tips … Read More

Productivity

Watching the Olympics at Work: Being Patriotic and Productive.Ryan Galloway

If you have an abiding interest in the 2012 Olympics in London, you’re not alone. Over 4 billion people are expected to tune in to the opening ceremony on July 27th. Of course, the real excitement is what follows: days packed with the high drama of international athletic competition. It’s too bad you’re going to … Read More

Interview Tips

How Do I Nail the Next Interview Round?Amanda Augustine

You nailed the first interview – now what? How to prepare for subsequent interview rounds. Question: Could you please share with me the best things to remember going into an interview? I’ve had 3 face-to-face, and feel like the one coming up next week is the one! – Ron D., Lakeview, NY Answer: Congratulations Ron, … Read More

Interview Tips

Master the Informational Interview to Advance Your Job Search Amanda Augustine

Are you looking to advance your job search? It’s the right time to master the informational interview — learn more about this, here. Read More

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