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- Let your career soar by picking the right job
When evaluating a job, think of the company as an airplane and where it can take you, Steve Tobak writes. Evaluate whether the company is positioned for industry success, if they have realistic expectations for your career development and if you'll be doing something you enjoy, he writes. CBS MoneyWatch
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- Are misconceptions hurting your career?
You might be holding back your career by making false assumptions, Alison Green writes. She lists eight erroneous beliefs, including if "you do good work, your attitude doesn't matter." In reality, complaining, being negative and being "the office prima donna" might annoy the boss and lead to fewer opportunities, she writes. U.S. News & World Report/On Careers blog
(4/18)
- Women earn 77% of what men do, study shows
American women earned 77% of what men earned in 2010, and their annual median earnings were $36,931, compared with $47,715 for men, an American Association of University Women report says. The smallest pay gap was found in the District of Columbia, while Wyoming and Louisiana had the largest gaps. USA TODAY
(4/17)
- 3 ways to add interesting verbiage to your resume
Try to use a variety of words in your resume to keep recruiters interested and help distinguish you from other job seekers, Harry Urschel writes. For example, instead of using "responsible for" several times, try mixing in "accountable for," "liable for" or "engaged in," he suggests. CareerRocketeer.com
(4/18)
- Career and love success intertwined, studies suggest
Research shows the profession you choose, the length of your commute and even if you're unemployed can affect the quality and success of your love life. For example, the careers that proved to be the best for a durable marriage were those in religion, nuclear engineering, public transit and optometry. TheFiscalTimes.com
(4/18)
- Lost "orphan" finds family on Google Earth
In 1986, 5-year-old Saroo boarded a train and ended up in Calcutta, India, about 900 miles from his family home. Unable to remember the name of his hometown, Saroo lived as a street urchin before being adopted by an Australian family. Now he has finally tracked down his birth parents by using Google Earth to find a village matching his childhood memories. BBC
(4/13)
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