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When I started my very first job, my parents had to sign off on the permit I acquired through my high school—that puts me at almost 18 years in the workforce. Over those 18 years, I’ve been an employer for the last seven and held 13 more jobs, so I have a 360-degree understanding of what many job seekers may endure during their search for employment. Whether it’s your first job or you’re looking to move on from your current one, it’s important to know how to approach every aspect of the job search—from application to salary negotiation. Here are 21 dos and don’ts to keep you on track: DO: Build a unique personal brand.   Defining your skills and personality is one thing, but truly increases your chances of standing out among the crowd. Creating and sharing content is just one way to make yourself known as a guru in..

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Whether you’re sending cards to friends and family, buying gifts for a family in need or baking cookies for the neighbors, the holidays are all about caring for others. But don’t forget — even in this most generous of seasons, a little self-care is just as important! So if you’ve been thinking about taking the next step in your career, there’s no better time than now to gift yourself a . Applying to a position at one of the nine companies below is the perfect present. Happy Holidays! 1.  Where Hiring: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; London, England; São Paolo, Brazil; New Delhi, India & more What Roles: Senior Financial Analyst, Recruiting Assistant, Data Scientist, Solutions Architect & more What Employees Say: “I’m a true believer that for many, BCG is the best consulting firm out there. Opens unbelievable opportunities and fosters incredible professional growth while..

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No, no, no — yes! You’ve scanned through what feels like and have finally found one that’s worthy of further investigation. But the frustration ensues as you begin reading. From qualifications to company descriptions, it becomes overwhelming. So, you exit the window and miss out on what could’ve been the perfect opportunity. While can be tough to decipher, there are ways to answer your own questions and ease the decision on whether or not to apply. Here’s how to get the answers you need: 1. Can I grow at this company? Looking closely at the job you’re applying to is obviously important, but so is knowing where you can go from there. In fact, 82 percent of candidates feel seeing the team structure and where the job fits into the organization is important, according to a recent  of 4,505 job seekers. [Related: ] Knowing where the positions fits within the organization..

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Tech company announced plans this week to over the next four years, with about 6,000 positions opening right in 2017. This is just the latest evidence that . Beyond adding jobs, the company plans to invest $1 billion in for their U.S. workforce to help them keep up with the ever-evolving world of tech. “As industries from manufacturing to agriculture are reshaped by and cloud computing, jobs are being created that demand – which in turn requires new approaches to education, training and recruiting,” IBM CEO Ginni Rometty wrote in a  op-ed. [Related: ] Crucially, not all of these positions will require . “As many seek to revitalize traditional industries, lasting job creation will require an understanding of important new dynamics in the global labor market. This is not about white collar vs. blue collar jobs, but about the ‘new collar’ jobs that employers in many industries demand, but which remain..

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Ah, the end of the year. A time of contemplation, self-reflection and often, a desire for transformation—especially in terms of your career. But this year, personal resolutions aren’t the only reason you should consider . According to our latest from Glassdoor Chief Economist Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, the current economic climate and labor market present a rare, almost unprecedented window of opportunity to find a new job—one that definitely won’t last forever. So what exactly makes now the perfect time to ? Well… Hiring Is (Way) Up In uncertain markets, companies tend to cut costs wherever possible, which often translates to a pullback in hiring. But with the economy on the up-and-up, hiring has been making a record comeback. Take a look at the numbers: The U.S. economy added 1.98 million in the first 11 months of this year, more than the entire 8 years of the Bush administration. In April,..

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America’s labor market in 2016 was one of the healthiest in a generation, with rising pay, record numbers of unfilled jobs and historically low unemployment. However, it’s also a time of great uncertainty, with technology and automation changing the way we work forever. At Glassdoor, our economic research group has a , with access to millions of real-time job listings, salaries and company reviews that help us keep a pulse on what’s happening today in hiring, pay and the broader labor market. In this study, we highlight five big labor market trends our experts saw unfolding during 2016, and five big changes in the job market they predict will reshape work and hiring in 2017 and beyond, including: Why every employer is hiring tech roles. Pay gains finally showing up for America’s workers. Why employers are struggling to hire key roles. How HR is being transformed by data science. Automating..

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If someone came to you with a check for $600,000, would you turn them down? I’m guessing you probably wouldn’t. But if you fail to negotiate your starting salary, you may in effect be doing the same thing. According to conducted by George Mason University and Temple University, have a compounding effect, meaning if you negotiate for a higher salary at the , any raises you get in the future will be higher as well. The study found that not only do non-negotiating employees miss out on an additional $5,000 per year to start — any pay bumps they receive over the course of their career will still leave them trailing behind their negotiating counterparts. Assume an initial salary of $50,000 a year with an annual increase of five percent, and you’re looking at a loss of $600,000 throughout your career compared to those who did successfully negotiate. [Related: ] So, what..

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I hate to say it, but you left money on the table in 2016. Harsh, yes, but I’ve got be honest. And if you really think about it, you probably know that you didn’t quite negotiate your salary and compensation package to the best of your ability in 2016. As a result, you left money on the table.  found that 59 percent of American employees accepted the salary they were first offered, and did not negotiate at all! Furthermore, 68 percent of women accepted the salary they were offered and , a 16-percentage point difference when compared to men (52%). Given that the economy added 1.98 million new jobs in the first 11 months of 2016 and late 2016 has shown wages are on the right track to continue to rise for the U.S. workforce, 2017 is looking like the year of salary negotiations. But before you walk into you..

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Stable. Fine. Good. These are words that many of us use to describe our current job. Transformative. Exciting. Impactful. These are words that all of us should use to describe our dream job. If you’re leaning more towards the first batch of adjectives instead of the second, it’s time for a gut check. Take a moment to think about what you want out of the job that defines your lifestyle, your income, and, in some ways, your happiness. If you want more out of your work life, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not out of time. Thousands of jobs are available every day on Glassdoor, and to keep you from getting overwhelmed, we’ve chosen 10 that we think could be transformative, exciting and impactful. Here are a handful of dream jobs you can apply to now! Paris, FR Join one of the most venerable brands in luxury fashion...