If someone were to make a list of what causes you to not get a job, she/he is sure to include blunder resumes at the top. Avoiding mistakes takes one of the few steps like consulting a professional resume writer, career counselor or searching for internet resources. The list of top 10 mistakes in resumes […]
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered, “If I am shopping for a home loan, will my credit be affected each time a credit report inquiry is made?” It’s a pretty logical and intelligent question to ask; the answer is: it depends. I know, I ususally hate getting those answers also, but in actuality your credit score will […]
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Continue ReadingThe most important piece of advice I can give someone about remodeling projects really comes down to communicating with your contractors. In my experience of owning 2 properties that I flipped, having someone you can trust, be honest with, and not worry about getting the short end of the stick is key! Of course, there […]
Continue ReadingJust because it seems as if the job market is a good one doesn’t mean you can or should get cocky about getting the job you want. Most of the following sounds like common sense, but you might be surprised by the number of recent graduates who blow off these details prior to an interview. […]
Continue ReadingAre you a supervisor, manager, or an owner of a business and are looking to hire new talent or just want new blood? Many employers are looking to hire new employees, especially with baby boomers retiring from their current positions. The term baby boomer is inclusive of more than 82,826,479 individuals in the United States […]
Continue ReadingEver wonder how some people build a brand for themselves and others don’t? I think about this a lot and yesterday’s Investor’s Business Daily had a good article on “branding yourself” highlighting David Bach, author of “The Automatic Millionaire”, “Smart Women Finish Rich” and more. Bach and his publisher have done an excellent job of […]
Continue ReadingThis post is the second of many interviews we will be having with executives from different industries and companies. If you have any feedback or would like to see a particular company or indsutry featured, send us a note and we can try and make it happen. This week, we are featuring KPMG, a Big […]
Continue ReadingAre you a graduating senior this year? If you are, you are in a great place to be! The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) predicts college hiring will increase in 2007, making it the fourth straight year that new graduate hiring is expected to grow by a double-digit percentage. You might ask, what […]
Continue ReadingIf you were lucky enough to get a bonus this year, you are probably thinking about what you spend it on. I’d like to give a prioritized list of some smart ways to spend it: Put it toward your emergency fund. Everyone should have at least 3 months of living expenses in their bank account […]
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