Nurses lead revolution toward improved health care delivery
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 | (BPT) - The health care industry has evolved since a series of sweeping legislative reforms began to take effect in 2010. New policies and regulations, millions of new patients and the introduction of advanced technology have added pressure to an already complex system. As this transformation conti... Read more...
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Innovations inspire high school girls to become next generation of female innovators, change the world through STEM
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 | (BPT) - When the high school class of 2014 graduates from college in five years, more than 8 million jobs will be available in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). For students today, STEM is their future.Innovations driven by STEM are shaping today’s economy. Thoug... Read more...
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Celebrate the grads in your life with financial gifts
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 | (BPT) - Do you have a child in your life who will be graduating this spring?Whether it’s from kindergarten or college, graduation marks the completion of one chapter in a young person’s life and the start of a new adventure. Honor your grad’s achievement by helping him or her save... Read more...
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Got student debt? How your credit affects more than just borrowing power
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 | (BPT) - If you’re a recent college graduate, chances are you left school with more than just a diploma. You’re probably carrying debt, as well. You may already know how debt affects your future borrowing power, but it’s important to also understand how credit impacts other areas o... Read more...
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Disciplined and committed candidates wanted to serve in the elite United States Submarine Force
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 | (BPT) - Sailors silently gliding underwater while patrolling the ocean depths in a nuclear-powered sub and the pride of earning the coveted Submarine Dolphins. This is the exciting and challenging life for personnel in the United States Naval Submarine force.Today, U.S. nuclear powered submarines a... Read more...
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Want to get paid to go to the gym? Become a personal trainer
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 | (BPT) - One upside to the burgeoning obesity epidemic is that it’s fueling the growth of jobs in the fitness industry. Whether you’re one of those people in need of a personal trainer or you’re looking for work in a dismal job market, the bureau of labor statistics reports &l... Read more...
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The evolution of accounting: new careers in the language of business
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 | (BPT) - Numbers span all languages and cultures, creating what is known as the language of business: accounting. The earliest accounting records date back thousands of years to the use of an abacus, a rudimentary counting tool. As the workplace has progressed, so has the role of the accounting prof... Read more...
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Trends provide guidance as technology shapes careers landscapes
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 | (BPT) - The saying goes: success is when preparation meets opportunity. As technology continues to affect our lives, workers in today’s ever-changing labor market need to be prepared with skills to adapt and succeed in the workplace.Job opportunities in technology are growing up to three time... Read more...
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How organizations can develop diversity in the workplace
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Diversity is a word that can define many characteristics when it comes to hiring employees. Diversity encompasses race, age, gender, cultural background, religious affiliations, sexual orientation and even the ways an employee may apply thoughts to decision-making situations.Being a “diverse ... Read more...
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Celebrate the amazing nurses in your life
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 | Nurses are often the first health care provider a patient meets. Whether they’re helping someone during a health crisis, involving the family in a patient’s care, or assisting with a medical treatment, nurses bring a wealth of medical knowledge, compassion and dedication to their jobs e... Read more...
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Class of 2013: The future careers of this year's high school graduates
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 | (BPT) - High school seniors nationwide are preparing to graduate, receiving college acceptance letters and possibly enrolling in a college or university. The challenging economy has made many of these young adults acutely aware of the important role their degree can play when they face commencement... Read more...
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Summer provides opportunities for savvy students and career seekers
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 | (BPT) - The summer educational break is no excuse to put academic or career ambitions on vacation.In fact, the traditionally slower months of summer are an ideal opportunity to assess academic and career goals, according to Joe Belliotti, president of Everest Institute-Dearborn in Michigan.Belliott... Read more...
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Graduate certificates help nurses advance their careers
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 | (BPT) - As the U.S. health care system continues to evolve, industry demand for more highly educated nurses is growing. Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing shows current and prospective nurses are responding to rising education requirements: enrollment in all types of programs... Read more...
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A look inside the criminal justice system: forensic psychology
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Beyond the major players – lawyers, judges, members of the jury and, of course, the defendant and plaintiff – the supporting cast of the courtroom includes many other essential characters. Alternative career options within the criminal justice system range from social service agents and... Read more...
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Considering self-employment? Career fields with double-digit growth
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 | (BPT) - Americans were born to make lemonade. If you have any doubt about the resiliency of U.S. workers, consider the many reports that indicate millions of Americans are turning life’s lemon of layoffs into an opportunity to work for themselves. With unemployment rates still high, many peop... Read more...
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The key to being in-demand your entire career: Be a 'producer'
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 | (BPT) - From January 2010 to February 2013, the average unemployment rate was 8.8 percent, a stark contrast to the average of 5.3 percent from January 2003 to December 2006. Though the unemployment rate - currently at its lowest point since 2009 - has begun to improve, it is a slow recovery; the pe... Read more...
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Living life 'in the front row' provides college students with keys to career success
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 | (BPT) - Location, location, location – it’s an adage real estate professionals live by, but it can also play an important role in an individual’s career success upon graduation from college.The latest unemployment rates still show those with bachelor’s degrees have a leg up ... Read more...
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Reinvent yourself: How to start your own (creative) business
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 | (BPT) - Many graduates in creative fields like graphic design, interior design or Web design are opting to start their own businesses. This is because recent figures show only a slight reduction in the unemployment rate, and job growth is at its lowest in six months. So, how can you make your busin... Read more...
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Is your career fit for the summer?
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 | (BPT) - Summer isn’t just the time to get your body in shape; it’s a good time to get your career in shape as well. Just as we evaluate the condition of our bodies each year before donning our shorts and bathing suits, we should make a habit of assessing our careers. After all, you are ... Read more...
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How to manage money when you're between jobs
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(BPT) - Though the U.S. economy has been gradually improving, job changes - both involuntary and voluntary - remain a fact of American working life.“It's also a fact that bills need to be paid whether you're employed or not,” says J.J. Montanaro, a certified financial planner with USAA.... Read more...
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Avoid the summer slide: 7 fun, brain-stimulating activities for students
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 | (BPT) - As summer approaches, many parents are worried about the summer learning slide, and with good reason. Students who do not participate in enrichment and learning activities during the summer break can lose roughly 22 percent of the knowledge and skills they gained during the previous school ... Read more...
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New generation of American workers seek to combine personal and professional interests
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 | (BPT) - As college students graduate and begin the job search, their career decisions won’t be driven by the same factors that drove their parents’ decisions. While baby boomers tended to focus on the vertical climb to find job happiness, today’s graduates and professionals want m... Read more...
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How classroom technology can benefit your child's education
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 | (BPT) - Historically, the term “digital divide” has referred to the gap in technology levels between developing and first world countries; however, it’s truly the divide between the more affluent and the underprivileged. While the divide has a worldwide reach, it’s important... Read more...
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Reduce brain drain in your kids over summer
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 | (BPT) - The second the school bell rings signaling that school’s out for summer, it seems that children immediately forget everything they’ve studied over the past nine months. When they return to school in the fall, playing catch up takes time.Studies show that this brain drain can res... Read more...
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Advantages of one click online donations
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Many charities, churches, activist groups and political organizations benefit from using the Internet to raise funds. Internet donations more than tripled between 2006 and 2012, according to The Minneapolis Star Tribune. Recent advances in online payment technology have made it even easier to contr... Read more...
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Four simple tips to help you land a great job
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 | (BPT) - Whether you’re just graduating and entering the job market for the first time or you’re changing careers, job searching is never easy. And if you’re among the more than 1.5 million college grads looking for work this year, you will need to work smarter to stand above the c... Read more...
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Tips for managing your career on social media
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 | (BPT) - Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, at some point you’ll likely find yourself searching for a new job. And as you start your job search, it’s important to understand the impact your use of social media may have on your career.The hard truth: You can&rsq... Read more...
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Why independent learning is key to your child's long-term educational goals
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One skill essential to children’s academic success is the ability to learn on their own. While teachers and parents play a key role in a child’s development, educational activities that encourage self-learning are equally important.Learning independently inspires children to become more... Read more...
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Online college courses connect students digitally
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 | Universities are taking online degrees to a whole new level, giving college students opportunities and experiences that are not often found in a traditional college classroom.Online education has become a desirable choice of study at colleges and universities. More students are pursuing online degr... Read more...
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A 'six-pack' of tips for aspiring entrepreneurs
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 | (BPT) - In 1984, armed with his great-great-grandfather’s recipe, Jim Koch brewed a batch of beer in his kitchen. Shortly thereafter, equipped with bottles of his cherished brew, Koch went from door-to-door tenaciously selling it to local bars and restaurants.He recognized early on that to be... Read more...
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Be a real life hero: Taking on the most impossible missions and doing whatever it takes to keep America safe
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 | (BPT) - When the Navy needs to complete seemingly impossible missions or track elusive targets, the job is often assigned to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) or Naval Special Operations (NSO) teams. These elite men and women work with dedication and intense courage in locations all over the world, and i... Read more...
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Naval ROTC pays for college and guarantees a career following graduation
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 | (BPT) - College students interested in the Navy can focus on their academic careers while eliminating much of the financial burden of paying for school. With more than 160 colleges and universities across the United States offering Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) programs, students ha... Read more...
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Americans concerned about outliving their money
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 | (BPT) - What concerns Americans the most as they look ahead toward the retirement years? One of their biggest worries is outliving their money, according to a recent survey by Prudential Retirement. A substantial 71 percent of survey respondents fear they may not have enough retirement income to la... Read more...
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Tips for parents to protect kids from cyber bullying
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 | (BPT) - Bullying has been present in schools since society started educating children in groups. In the old days, the bully’s weapons of intimidation might have been simply stealing another child’s lunch money, or shoving a victim down on the playground. Modern bullying is a high-tech t... Read more...
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A year-end report card on school cafeterias: Did they make the grade for improved nutrition?
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 | (BPT) - Have school cafeterias made the grade when it comes to revising and changing school menus to meet the new USDA nutrition guidelines? Many health experts say yes, giving the country's more than 17,000 school districts an “A” for their efforts to add new recipes and more fruits, v... Read more...
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Budgeting 101: How new graduates can conquer entry-level income challenges
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(BPT) - Spring is the perfect time for young Americans to take a look at their budgets and become financially fit. Not only is April Financial Literacy Month, complete with nonprofit organizations around the country offering free seminars and online resources, but millions of high school and colleg... Read more...
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A tech refresh: Top reasons to buy a new PC
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 | (BPT) - At 4 years old, your child is probably adorable. But your 4-year-old PC – not so much. More than 300 million computers around the world are more than 4 years old, including one-third of American PCs, according to research by Intel. Sixty-five percent of those are bulky desktops that a... Read more...
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Getting girls excited about science and math
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 | (BPT) - “My research experiences have shown me that, in spite of what statistics say about women in science, any girl with a passion for exploring unanswered questions can and should be persistent in pursuing that work,” says Sara Volz, 17. “Being female should not hold anyone bac... Read more...
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Serving God and your country: Be the one service members seek to provide constant spiritual guidance both at home and overseas
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 | (BPT) - Whatever their backgrounds, beliefs and duties, Sailors have religious needs that must be met while they are answering the call to serve their country. They need guidance, moral support and worship opportunities – services especially critical to help guide them through the chall... Read more...
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Seven rules for keeping your job search on track
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 | (BPT) - The economy is starting to turn around, but competition for open jobs remains fierce. For job hunters, the mental and financial stresses mount every day they remain unemployed. To keep job-search momentum high and attitudes positive, it’s important to follow a few simple steps from th... Read more...
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Productivity-boosting improvements for your home office
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 | (BPT) - Let’s face it – not everyone has a home office that inspires productivity. But if you work from home at all – and the Bureau of Labor Statistics says 24 percent of people employed outside the home do at least some of their work at home – having a comfortable, organiz... Read more...
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Making a career move? Consider the insurance field
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 | (BPT) - Looking to start your career – or change your current one? As you contemplate your next career move, there’s one industry that might not be on your radar: insurance.“The insurance industry usually isn’t what people think of when they’re planning their careers o... Read more...
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Survey: More parents pursuing college degrees, talking to children about higher education
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 | (BPT) - Enhanced earning potential and more career opportunities are two of the many benefits of earning an advanced degree. Now, many mothers and fathers in America have discovered another benefit of going back to school – it is a great parenting tool. Parents are considering higher educatio... Read more...
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The career paths that lead to everyday acts of heroism
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 | (BPT) - Often, we don’t think about heroism until we see it in action - when disaster strikes and ordinary people exhibit extraordinary courage and compassion to help victims in their time of need. The truth is, however, that the best of human nature is on display every day in the lives of mi... Read more...
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Online security tips and reputation management for job-hunters
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 | (BPT) - When you’re job-hunting you go to great lengths to stand out among the hundreds – even thousands – of applicants for a single open position. But while you’re working to catch an employer’s eye, have you considered the importance of protecting your information f... Read more...
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Gearing college grads up for the workforce
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 | (BPT) - The job market doesn’t appear to be as tight as it was a year ago. The unemployment rate dropped to 7.5 percent in April 2013, down from the 8.1 percent we faced in April 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even so, finding a job remains a tough challenge for new colleg... Read more...
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Tap the hidden job market
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 | (BPT) - The process of finding employment has quietly undergone an evolution. Job seekers are discovering that many positions are not posted to the public. In fact, the online career guidance resource Quintessential Careers reports that only 15 to 20 percent of available jobs post to newspapers, on... Read more...
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Fun ways to help kids 'rock out' to classical music
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 | It’s hard to imagine, but there really was a time when classical music was the popular music of the day. Haydn, Beethoven and the boys were the “rock stars” of their time. If music fans wanted to hear the latest and greatest music, they ventured to the nearest church to drink in t... Read more...
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How to ace your next job interview
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 | (BPT) - Making it to the job interview stage means your skill set and resume have caught the interest of a potential employer, who now wants to determine if you’ll be a good fit as an employee of a company. Acing the interview is essential if you want to convince the employer that you’r... Read more...
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Educate yourself before starting the path to a new career
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 | (BPT) - If you’re looking to start a career – whether it’s because you’re just beginning your journey as a working adult or because you’re ready for a change in life – you should know that the process is much larger than just getting a degree and looking for a jo... Read more...
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College career services go social to connect students and employers
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 | (BPT) - College students need little encouragement to use social media to interact with their classmates, family and friends, but many are still leery of using the platforms when it comes to seeking employment.Only 20 percent of college career center professionals felt students were enthusiastic ab... Read more...
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Getting organized: Learn your style and find solutions that work for you
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 | (BPT) - Resolving to reduce clutter and get better organized seems to be a lingering item on many people’s “to-do” lists, yet for many of us, it can be difficult to get started. While organization is an essential tool for navigating our complex modern lives, many people struggle t... Read more...
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Be at the Navy's Hub: operate state-of-the-art nuclear powered vessels
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 | (BPT) - Maintain equipment used to detect enemy planes and ships. Control steam generators. Operate nuclear propulsion plant machinery. These are just a few of the tasks Sailors aboard Navy aircraft carriers and submarines fulfill in both peace and wartime roles around the world. These Sailors are ... Read more...
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Use your IO psychology degree to help companies hire qualified employees and improve workplace performance
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To reach prospective employees, companies are using social media websites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and various career-orientated sites like Monster, Indeed and Career Builder. It makes sense that these same companies would also use these websites to review candidates, as well. But this prac... Read more...
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Your first resume - dos and don'ts
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 | (BPT) - If you’re heading out into the workforce for the first time, there’s plenty of prep work to do. An employer’s first impression of you could very well be your resume.Christine Pacheco, director of career services at The Art Institute of Colorado, and Kristin Frank, director... Read more...
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Staying at the top of your game
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 | (BPT) - We feel our best when we do our best. At the top of our game is where we all want to be. This is as true in the workplace as it is on the basketball court. But to stay at the top of your game at work and in life, you need to stay primed – ready for that next big play. It requires stay... Read more...
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