Monthly Archives: July 2012

8 Qualities of Remarkable Employees – Forget good to great. Here’s what makes a great employee remarkable.

Great employees are reliable, dependable, proactive, diligent, great leaders and great followers… they possess a wide range of easily-defined—but hard to find—qualities. A few hit the next level. Some employees are remarkable, possessing qualities that may not appear on performance … Continue reading

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5 Ways To Get Paid What You’re Worth

What are you worth to an employer? Quick, come up with a number. OK. Now, let’s come up with a realistic number. Negotiating salary is, for most of us, as difficult as getting past phone screens and interviews to the job … Continue reading

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World of Opportunity: Launching An International Career

Feliz Navidad. Merii Kurisumasu. Oh, and a Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa greetings too. And wishing you a wonderful Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a beautiful Solstice. Anyone who’s trying to become a global employee needs to get comfortable … Continue reading

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Career Change Advice: 3 Things To Think About When Embarking on A New Path

After several years at a job, it’s common for people to contemplate a new position within their organization, leave the company for something new or even strike out on their own to try their hand in an entrepreneurial stint. The reasons for their … Continue reading

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Job Interviews: Tips for Turning an Interview into an Offer

The way we hunt for jobs has changed drastically in the past decade — thanks in part to the continuing growth of the Internet, the social-media revolution, and the new ubiquity of mobile computing. Of course, some job interviewing tips remain … Continue reading

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Minding the Gap: New Initiative Takes On Workforce Skills Shortage

Among today’s most baffling unexplained mysteries – the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, who killed Kennedy, the ongoing success of ‘Two and a Half Men’ – there’s one that is dominating the news lately: Despite the fact that more than 14 … Continue reading

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“Um, What Company is this Again?” Candidates’ Most Cringe-Worthy Interview Mistakes

Employers know as well as job seekers do that it’s still tough out there, and it seems they would be kind to overlook job seekers’ most innocent of mistakes, like spilling coffee on the boss’s suit, or letting it slip that … Continue reading

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4 Mindsets of a Successful Leader

Are you trying to climb the corporate ladder while the company is working through the recession? In other words, are you aiming to be a leader? Well, behind every great leader, at the base of every great tale of success, … Continue reading

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9 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

When interviewing, many candidates don’t realize that the questions they ask are just as important as how they present themselves and the answers they give. Failing to ask questions shows a lack of genuine interest in the job. Asking foolish … Continue reading

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ACC — where every employee counts

Everyone within ACC have a sense of pride and the motivation to drive the company forward. However, motivation cannot be forced upon an individual.  Motivation has to come from within.  Showcasing an individual’s level of importance is to listen to … Continue reading

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