Create a startup team with your co-workers
You don't need to begin a company to assemble your own team and take on projects that interest you, Dan Oshinsky writes. Take stock of your co-workers and reach out to the ones you think you can trust. Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset in the energy you bring to the table and in the goals you set for yourself, he writes. Brazen Careerist
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Your daily routine is full of potential networking events
Outdoor cafes, waiting rooms and gas stations are great places to meet new people and practice your networking skills, Deborah Sweeney writes. "Instead of checking your Facebook feed while waiting at the pump, take the opportunity to chat with the person getting gas next to you," she writes. Forbes
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Unemployed are finding jobs faster, data indicate
The median length of time for job searches was 16 weeks in January, compared with a peak of 25 weeks in June 2010, according to Labor Department data. Demand for recruiters and staffing agencies is expected to increase as the labor market tightens, BMO Capital Markets analyst Jeffrey Silber says. Bloomberg
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How to tell which job posts to skip over
Don't waste time applying for jobs if you're very underqualified or you have to talk yourself into wanting the job, Katie Douthwaite writes. "[I]magine that the company offers you the job right now. Are you really willing to make that kind of sacrifice? If not, it’s time to move on," she writes. TheDailyMuse.com
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Optimists are better at handling adversity, research shows
While some scoff at movies like "Life of Pi" that depict the human spirit triumphing over adversity, scientific research backs up the idea that optimism fuels resiliency and reduces stress, Emily Esfahani Smith writes. Studies show those who find meaning in adversity are healthier in the long run, and having positive feelings can negate the effects of a stressful experience, she writes. The Atlantic online
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Could a sinkhole swallow you up?
The ground literally swallowed up a Florida man last week when a sinkhole opened beneath his bedroom. Sinkholes occur when mineral erosion or groundwater depletion create subterranean caverns that suddenly collapse, and are relatively common in Florida due to the local geology. Still, there's no need to cancel your trip to the Sunshine State: Expert Anthony Randazzo says there have been only three sinkhole-related deaths in the past 40 years. The Daily Beast
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Help SmartBrief cover SXSW Interactive!
SmartBrief will cover the South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas, from March 8 to 12, and we need your help! SXSW has way too many must-see events for our staff to cover, so we're turning to our readers to help document the best panels as blog contributors. If you're headed to Austin and want to contribute to SmartBrief's blogs on Social Media, Leadership, Finance, Food and Beverage or Education, check out our guest-post guidelines and send a note to Jesse Stanchak.
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