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		<title>10 Ways to Score That Job Offer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You don&#8217;t want just a nibble or an interview &#8212; you want an actual job offer! Get your foot in the door and kick it wide open with these expert tips: 1. Be a great match on paper &#8220;Getting the job offer is often a function of the quality of match between you and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/10-ways-to-score-that-job-offer/</link>
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		<title>Keys to Researching Your Next Employer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I know right away when a candidate doesn&#8217;t know the current news about our company,&#8221; says Chris Brabec, director of leadership talent acquisition for Western Union. &#8220;If you don&#8217;t know the CEO is retiring, or if a company made a big acquisition recently, that&#8217;s not a good sign. If a candidate can&#8217;t tell me what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/keys-to-researching-your-next-employer/</link>
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		<title>I Found a Second Career After 50</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spending decades in one career doesn’t mean it’s impossible to make a transition. In fact, as the unemployment rate continues to stay above 9 percent, more baby boomers are now opting to take on second careers than ever before. Many second careers have an entrepreneurial angle and require tremendous self-discipline for those making the change [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/i-found-a-second-career-after-50/</link>
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		<title>Are Your Friends at Work Hurting Your Career?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Guidelines for workplace friendships Many studies over the past few years have shown that workplace friendships increase productivity, team morale and workers&#8217; overall job satisfaction. Since friends provide us with support, comic relief and a sense of belonging, it seems only natural that having friends at the office makes work more pleasant. Yet despite the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/are-your-friends-at-work-hurting-your-career/</link>
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		<title>10 Jobs in Hospitality</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If there’s one rule of thumb that should apply to the work force, it’s this: Pleasant jobs call for pleasant people. And as of late, one industry needs friendly folks more than ever. The hospitality industry, including but not limited to hotels, restaurants and meeting venues, is growing exponentially. According to the U.S. Bureau of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/10-jobs-in-hospitality/</link>
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		<title>Knowing When You’re Overworked vs. Challenged at Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Breaking points are subjective. Some people are just hardwired to handle certain stressors better than others. Take ultra-marathoners, for example. They run 100k races while most of us are happy to finish a 10k. When it comes to work, we all have that co-worker that will put in an extra 20 hours a week like [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/knowing-when-youre-overworked-vs-challenged-at-work/</link>
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		<title>10 Freelance Friendly Jobs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being your own boss is easier than you think. Top-notch entrepreneurial skills paired with the right profession can help you establish yourself as a freelancer. Of course, having a freelance career requires tremendous self-discipline (no sleeping in on workdays!) but many workers have brought in a stable income by expanding their network and landing a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/10-freelance-friendly-jobs/</link>
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		<title>Overqualified? The Pros and Cons of Accepting a Job with Less Money or Prestige</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The employment market is still extremely tough, even for highly skilled individuals. The level of competition among job seekers has caused many professionals to consider applying for positions for which they may consider themselves overqualified. Sometimes, this approach may seem like the only way to land a job at all. But should you do the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/overqualified-the-pros-and-cons-of-accepting-a-job-with-less-money-or-prestige/</link>
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		<title>How to Answer: “What Have You Been Doing Since You Were Laid Off?”</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you first lost your job, you spent your time wallowing in your sorrows &#8212; eating ice cream in your pajamas and watching Judge Judy all afternoon. Then, your determination kicked in, and you decided to find a new job. You perused job boards, polished up your résumé, searched for old co-workers on LinkedIn &#8230; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/how-to-answer-what-have-you-been-doing-since-you-were-laid-off/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Find A Job When Nobody Is Hiring?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Which word best defines today’s economy? A. Downsizing B. Layoffs C. Mergers D. Outsourcing E. All of the Above In the morning paper and on the evening news, these buzzwords have become synonymous with the “Great Recession,” a time of chronically high unemployment with no end in sight. Businesses continue to scale back, leery of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/how-do-i-find-a-job-when-nobody-is-hiring-2/</link>
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		<title>12 Ways to Get Fired for Facebook</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a 2009 study by Internet security firm Proofpoint, 8 percent of companies with over 1,000 employees have fired someone for their social media actions &#8212; a figure that is double what was reported in 2008. Yet it probably comes as no surprise that Facebook firings are on the rise. Cases of employers firing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/12-ways-to-get-fired-for-facebook/</link>
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		<title>10 Ways to be Taken Seriously at Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you think of the term &#8220;executive,&#8221; what comes to mind? Most likely, words like successful, professional, hardworking, composed, smart, admired and well-spoken pop into your head. Want your co-workers to associate those same terms with you? Then follow these tips for being taken seriously at work. Dress professionally Though we&#8217;ve all been raised on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/10-ways-to-be-taken-seriously-at-work/</link>
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		<title>What Not to Do at a Business Lunch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve finally scheduled a meeting with that manager you want to impress, and she asks if you can have your discussion over lunch. Sounds simple, right? All you have to do is mind your manners &#8212; no elbows on the table, sit up straight, avoid talking with your mouth full &#8212; and it&#8217;s like a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/what-not-to-do-at-a-business-lunch/</link>
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		<title>The Bait and Switch Job Offer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kate*, a copywriter and marketing professional, moved to Chicago three years ago with a promising job lined up.  She was hired as a marketing manager at a small consulting firm, and was excited to expand her skills in a role where she was promised she&#8217;d be able to &#8220;wear a lot of hats.&#8221; Yet when [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/the-bait-and-switch-job-offer/</link>
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		<title>6 Ways You May Be Making a Bad Job Worse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The truth is, you may be stuck in that less than ideal job for a while. Though jobs are being added to the economy, the U.S. unemployment rate is holding strong at almost 10 percent and new jobs are still hard to come by. Being stuck in a job that is below your skill level [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/6-ways-you-may-be-making-a-bad-job-worse/</link>
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		<title>7 Questions That Make Interviewers Cringe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chances are you&#8217;ve prepared answers to a variety of questions an interviewer might throw your way, but have you spent equal time considering the questions you want to pose to a potential employer? What you ask (and sometimes when) can speak volumes about your interest and work ethic. Keep interviewers from cringing &#8212; and possibly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/7-questions-that-make-interviewers-cringe/</link>
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		<title>So You Want to Work From Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What to consider before you make the move. To anyone who works in an office, it may seem as if the answer to life&#8217;s happiness lies in working from home. After all, the hours are flexible, you can wear sweatpants while you work, and you can avoid being manhandled onto the subway every morning during [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/so-you-want-to-work-from-home-2/</link>
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		<title>Reluctant to Go on Vacation?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the recession resulting in smaller staffs and bigger workloads, it&#8217;s easy for companies and their employees to become strained and stressed. Typically, vacation has been seen as one of the best stress relievers for the overworked &#8212; which is why when people say they need a vacation, it&#8217;s usually not an exaggeration. Indeed, a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/reluctant-to-go-on-vacation/</link>
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		<title>Flex-Friendly Jobs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jobs offering work-from-home options and flexible hours are sought by workers ranging from parents who want to be there when the kids get home from school to employees tired of daily commutes. But what types of occupations offer this type of arrangement? More fields than you may think. Below, meet all kinds of people who [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/flex-friendly-jobs/</link>
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		<title>Skills Important for a Career in Sales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sales positions are everywhere &#8211; in the IT industry, business, pharmaceutical, entertainment &#8211; you name it. It&#8217;s a diverse field that gives people the ability to work in any industry that interests them, whether it is fashion or finance. Starting a career in sales can be very rewarding and very challenging. Because of the high [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.primecb.com/skills-important-for-a-career-in-sales/</link>
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