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The perfect career doesn’t simply happen.  Finding a great job requires skill, takes time, and calls for regular career planning sessions.

Career planning isn’t something that you perform once when you graduate high school. It’s an activity that should be conducted on a regular basis.  The average person will change careers many times over his or her lifetime,  so it’s important to plan ahead and be prepared for the moment your golden opportunity arises.  It’s never too early Read more . . .

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Think how dull life would be if it weren’t for change.  Life is all about changes:  in our selves, in our relationships,  and in our professions.  In reality, there will come a point along your career path when you’ll be facing a change.  When it occurs,  grab onto the opportunity and run with it!

Career transformation is a natural life progression. Many studies reveal that average job seekers will change careers several times over the course of his or her lifetime.  Facing career changes can be unsettling,  but following an easy six-step plan can keep you grounded and on the path to success. Read more . . .

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Thirty years ago, business owners marveled how they ever got by without the telephone.  Twenty years ago, it was the facsimile machine.  Only five years ago, corporate players wondered at life before email, and today, successful business people can’t imagine life without audio and web conferencing.

This latest technological breakthrough has had a huge impact on the corporate world.  Unlike typical conference calls, audio and web conferencing provides a full-featured solution for conducting on-demand meetings anywhere in Read more . . .

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“Take two years to pay on new appliances!”  “Drive a brand new car today — interest free!” “Swipe now and earn your purchase free!”

Wherever you shop,  whatever you’re buying,  you will most probably be offered a credit card.  Department stores, discount outlets,  gas stations, furniture and appliance retailers, grocery markets,  big box stores, book shops and even pet food chains offer their own credit cards with promises of free rewards and fat benefits.  It’s hard to determine which cards to accept, and what to use. Read more . . .

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“SOLD!”   To an auction enthusiast, there is no sweeter word.  Auctions are fabulous places to locate unique items and bag big bargains.  However, before heading off to that great auction you’ve been waiting–and saving–for, take the time to follow some auction tips that can make you a better bidder.

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Before the bidding begins, it’s always a good idea to attend a preview or acquire a catalogue of the items up for Read more . . .