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  • Top 4 Ways to Leverage Volunteer Work

    	Top 4 Ways to Leverage Volunteer Work

    Recent college graduates can leverage volunteer work experience into real, paying jobs if they follow these 4 steps, as told by 31Projects founder Jon Reifschneider. You can learn valuable skills with the right projects...

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  • Stop a Mistake at Work Dead in Its Tracks

    	Stop a Mistake at Work Dead in Its Tracks

    Everyone makes mistakes-your boss is no exception. Avoid a minor mistake becoming a workplace blunder by double checking your work. If you see or make a mistake, don’t be afraid to speak up. The consequences of your silence may be much worse...

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  • 5 Ways To Know If You're In The Right Job

    	5 Ways To Know If You're In The Right Job

    Do you feel like you've landed the "right job" or are you not exactly sure if you are in the right place? Not to worry. Ask yourself these five quick questions and let your answers tell you if your job is a good personal fit. Check out...

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  • "Agreeable" Doesn't Pay: Stand Your Ground at Work

    	"Agreeable" Doesn't Pay: Stand Your Ground at Work

    A recent study found that employees who are more agreeable than their peers at work are also paid more poorly.  Does this mean you have to be rude and aggressive to succeed?  No way!  Use these tips to strike a balance between…

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  • Don't Quit Now!  How To Get an Internal Transfer at Work

    	Don't Quit Now!  How To Get an Internal Transfer at Work

    Are you bored or dissatisfied with your job?  Don't run for the hills just yet!  Consider an internal transfer to another position within your company.  It's often an easier, less stressful change and iGrad's got your guide..

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  • Beat Your Boss to the Punch: How to Master a Mistake at Work

    Beat Your Boss to the Punch: How to Master a Mistake at Work

    Oops, you made a mistake at work!  Don't be afraid of what your boss is going to do or say; it’s okay.  Everyone makes mistakes.  Control how much drama revolves around your mistake by following these five tips...

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  • Work/Life Balance: How to Negotiate a Flexible Work Schedule

    	Work/Life Balance: How to Negotiate a Flexible Work Schedule

    Work/Life balance.  Work/Life flexibility.  What do these terms mean to you?  Making sure you have some semblance of a life outside of the job?  Doing work on your own time when you feel most productive?  How can you ask for...

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  • How to STAND OUT in a Group Interview (Part 2)

    	How to STAND OUT in a Group Interview (Part 2)

    Have you noticed that more and more interviews are being conducted in a group setting, rather than one-on-one?  In part two of our look at group interviews, we'll show you how to stand out from...

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  • Work/Life Balance: How to Negotiate "Normal" Working Hours

    	Work/Life Balance: How to Negotiate "Normal" Working Hours

    The hours you are supposed to be in the office are often a variation of 9am-6pm, give or take an hour.  But how many of us actually stay at the office within exact hours?  What's happened to normal working hours and what can you do...

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  • How to STAND OUT in a Group Interview (Part 1)

    	How to STAND OUT in a Group Interview (Part 1)

    As you’ve probably noticed, group interviews are becoming more and more common, as employers seek to streamline the hiring process and reduce costs.  In part one of our look at group interviews, we'll show you how to stand out from...

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