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Meeting and befriending new people isn't easy. Even the extraverts among us can have a hard time standing out. At the same time, though, meeting new people is unavoidable in our modern work environment. We need to meet — and impress — new people whenever we go to an interview, join a new team, contact a new client, and so on. When you meet someone for the first time, you have ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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Many Americans still shudder when they think back to the last recession. All told, 8.7 million people lost their jobs, and it took years for many families to dig out from the financial destruction. Since the recession officially ended in 2009, a question has lingered in the backs of American workers' minds: Could it happen again? Yes, it can. Source: Recruiter

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For a long time, I've considered it my mission to recruit job seekers to join LinkedIn, the same way a college recruiter goes after blue chip basketball players. However, after having a discussion a few days ago with someone in one of my workshops, it dawned on me that my style of getting people excited to join LinkedIn might be too strong for some. After the workshop — where I ... Source: Recruiter

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Many of us find it difficult to stay focused on our goals. Perhaps our disposition toward people-pleasing gets in the way of what we want, or our inability to say no crowds our personal goals out of the picture. Here are three things you can start doing right now that will help you stay focused, no matter what else is going on: 1. Say No More Often On your ... Source: Recruiter

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A networking event is your chance to impress the movers and shakers in your industry with your skills. It's the perfect opportunity to tell everyone just how great you are at what you do. Unfortunately, it doesn't really work like this. You see, nobody likes a gloater. Being successful at networking isn't about being hyper-confident. No, it's all about being vulnerable and making real connections. If you want to ... Source: Recruiter

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In order to become a CEO, you have to at least get an undergraduate degree, right? And your chances are even better with a master's or doctorate degree, right? In a society where we place heavy importance on secondary education, these are pretty common assumptions. As it turns out, however, the road to success is not so clear-cut. Some CEOs of great renown, such as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, never ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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Creating a mobile app can set you back anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000+. If you're short on cash or just starting out, that price tag can seem prohibitive. You may be tempted to cut corners — but when you develop your app on the cheap, you can run into all sorts of problems, including low-quality performance and security issues. Don't let the high price of development keep you from Source: Recruiter

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Years ago, when I was finishing graduate school in California, I spent a significant amount of time searching for the right job. I would go to job fairs and networking events as if it were my full-time job. I would interview for anything and everything. Occasionally, a job would pop up that seemed almost perfect — but not quite. The description would be great, the company would seem stable, and the team would seem interesting — but there was something off ... Source: Recruiter

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Financial technology, more broadly known as "fintech," is undoubtedly here to stay. As the new era of the digital economy has unfolded, startups and companies have been building innovative technologies to disrupt the financial services sector, be it through online marketplaces, mobile apps, artificial intelligence, or robotics. With the rise of fintech comes the need for talent in this space. So, what does it take for someone to land a job in this booming sector? Technical Skills and Soft Skills Source: Recruiter