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The career fair is the ultimate job bazaar: Dozens, or even hundreds, of employer booths set up. Mobs of job seekers milling around, handing out resumes and collecting company brochures, lured by the possibility of landing a quick job offer. While you shouldn't expect an on-the-spot job offer as a result of...
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Toothpaste, cereal, shoes, soap. From the time we wake up every morning to the time we go to sleep each night, most of us use a variety of consumer products throughout the day-they're an essential and inescapable part of our lives, and it's hard to imagine a world without them. But it's not hard to imagine that...
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At the end of the last decade, the crash of the real estate market heralded the coming of the global economic crisis, and the industry hit never-before-seen lows. As the market recovers, job opportunities are emerging once again, and the industry still requires people who think big, act quickly, and aren't...
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Ready to be rich? This top-selling Insider Guide profiles twenty careers that have the highest income potential, from consulting to fashion. Million-Dollar Careers is based on extensive research and in-depth discussions with companies and job seekers-insiders who know what it takes to make it big.
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One thing stands between you and a consulting career: the interview. But the consulting interview is not your run-of-the mill interview. It has the reputation for being a rigorous assessment that only the best and brightest will pass. Beyond the standard interview fare, intended to gauge your personality and...
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Want to work for a top consulting firm? Welcome to the club: Consulting firms have traditionally been among the largest employers of the best and brightest MBA and college graduates. You'll need to work hard to land that plum position. And how will you know which firm is right for you? They're not all the same,...
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Maybe you're a struggling writer or artist who's tired of living on ramen and happy-hour buffets, and you've come to the conclusion that a cell phone and a steady paycheck don't necessarily make a person a sellout. Maybe you're an English major whose friends are receiving job offers from consulting firms and...
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Not everyone can be a rock star, movie star, or NBA all-star, but not everyone wants to. Still, it's possible to bask in a bit of the limelight while working in positions that require traditional business expertise: finance, marketing, development, and more. But with the status of these jobs comes competition:...
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Washington, D.C. is synonymous with government in the United States, but you don't have to head to the Capitol to pursue a career in government. The public sector has long provided stable work in a wide range of fields, in nearly every corner of the nation. Civil servants are responsible for everything from...
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Long considered a support role, the field of human resources is taking on an increasingly strategic dimension in the business world as managers recognize employees as a source of competitive advantage. Indeed, companies of all kinds have learned that building strong corporate cultures and creating supportive...