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Why Being a ‘Yes-Man’ Isn’t in Your Best Interest — or Your Boss’s
Like many managers in today’s workplace, your boss is probably feeling the strain of a tough economy. He or she may be under pressure to deliver better results with fewer resources. To enhance your job security and ease stress on your manager, it’s important to be a supportive and cooperative employee, yet someone who isn’t afraid to speak up if you’re confident your boss and the company can benefit from your perspective.
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TECHNOLOGY
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Five Tricky Resume Situations and How to Address Them
One of the chief reasons many people dread writing a resume is that they don’t know how to properly address certain tricky details. Say, for example, that your work history is less than perfect, or you don’t meet a common educational requirement. How do you let a hiring manager know without jeopardizing your chances of being called in for an interview?
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