Ah, job interviews. A lot of people don’t know is that there’s an exact science behind job interviews. Each of the questions thrown at you has a rationale behind them. They’re not only designed to get more information about you, they’re also designed to see how you approach certain situations and how you can fit [...]

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Have you ever seen successful people? Have you noticed that they have this sort of presence, an aura even, that just sends out that “I’m a winner” vibe? In the workplace, it does help to act like a winner. Bosses can spot those people who have that aura that they can seen as infectious to [...]

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We haven’t really raised the issue here but this was big news everywhere else and it should be. A week ago, Microsoft decided to buyout web-pioneer Yahoo! for $44.6 billion. And recently, reports state that Yahoo!’s board decided to reject Billy and his boys’ unsolicited bid.
The bid, apparently places Yahoo!’s shares at just $31 [...]

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You just got to love being cross-disciplinary. It makes just you so… so MacGyver. Well, the fact of the matter is, you can be able to apply some of the things that you know in one discipline to another. Say for example, your skills in your workplace can be helpful in running your household. While [...]

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If you think just because your ex-boss allowed you to put his name as a reference for the new job you’re applying for he’d be giving you all praises, think twice. Remember that not all people could be swayed to speak only the best of you so better think twice on who’d you’d put down [...]

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Consultancy is really catching on nowadays. A lot of retirees have gone to this route to pass the time. Well, they do have the expertise and the experience to act out as a real consultant. But that doesn’t mean that younger ones can’t be consultants. In fact, if you feel that the daily grind isn’t [...]

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Hey, it’s the new year and why not put up a post to aid a common new year resolution. I personally committed that I’d be earning a lot more money and be “richer” by the end of the year. And I’m quite inspired to reach that goal for this year. We’ve previously created this post [...]

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So your small business might just be doing fine as it is. But have you even thought about what would happen if disaster strikes? Like (God-forbid) a tornado or a hurricane decides to wipe out your business office. Okay, so those sound a bit remote but the fact of the matter is, small disasters like [...]

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Computerworld posted this great article on career development for the new year. Call it an option for a new year’s resolution (if you ever believe in that) for IT workers but it brings a lot of insight especially to those who want to advance in their fields next year. Here’s their list with my [...]

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So after 20 or so years working your ass off from rank-and-file to corporate macho, you finally have the capital to start your own business. A lot of people are just like you. Raring to go to finally create a booming business that’s all yours. And yet so many fail. Why? Here are common traps [...]

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Believe it or not, worrying once in a while may keep you on your toes. And for some people, excessive worrying/ paranoia is actually good for business. Why? Well, paranoia is supposed to push you to try to cover all bases that lead to oftentimes organized and foolproof plans. Hmm… It does make sense. But [...]

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Shifting to a new job often means that you’re out to reorganize your career (or maybe it’s just for a fatter paycheck). But like it or not, you’ll still be the new kid in the block. Never mind if you’re of a high rank or still rank and file, you have to ease in to [...]

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Looking for the right person to do the job could take weeks, even months. When was the last time you regretted having hired someone? Was the last one you hired last week worth a cent?

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Are you an aspiring businessman? To be honest, being an entrepreneur is becoming a more attractive option than being a desk monkey. If you’re tired or everyday routines of a regular employee, then running a business could be the better option for you. If you seek freedom from the office and from your boss then [...]

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Starting up a business is tricky, but maintaining your gain could prove to be trickier. If you have started your own brilliant business venture you will soon dream making it bigger. Like a parent to a child, you can’t just wait for your small business to grow. But is it time? Start sketching your business [...]

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