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Careers in Financial Analysis

August 31st, 2010

Careers in financial analysis don’t imply careers that only deal with money. This is just the beginning for a finance graduate. There are quite a lot of career options in this industry which requires new professionals.

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Top 5 Resume Tips

August 23rd, 2010

A resume is a document that must be regarded as your personal brochure, it is your chance to highlight all of the skills that make you an ideal contender for the post. The tips underneath are what you need to think genuinely about in order for you to be represented in the best light.

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7 Needed Work Skills in a Recovering Economy

July 27th, 2010

In today’s world of multiple degrees, people have become extremely focused in one field. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in the relationship between the media and politics, your knowledge base gets so precise it’s hard to broaden your job search. However, there are skills that have been highlighted during this time of a recession that can help people not only get, but keep, their jobs.

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Guidelines in Creating your First 401k

June 9th, 2010

A 401k is a retirement savings plan that allows a person to save for retirement by taking a set percentage of their earnings out of their paycheck each pay period. This money is invested and looked after by the employer. Some companies match what you invest in your 401k plan by a percentage or all of what you have contributed to your retirement plan.

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Creative Career Profiles Paying 40K or More

June 2nd, 2010

Finding a job in 2010 is getting easier as the economy is slowly getting back on its feet. However, companies are still weary of hiring individuals with little to no work experience. This is why recent college grads need to look harder and really showcase their individual talents in their resumes and cover letters.

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Controversial Arizona Immigration Law has Divided National Support

May 26th, 2010

Arizona made headlines, and history, when they passed SB 1070, the most controversial immigration law to date in American history. This law has already caused protests and heated debate between Arizona citizens, state governments, and the White House. What used to be a very distinct line between Democratic and Republican views on immigration has been blurred, as has which ways Arizonians are leaning politically.

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What Graduates Can Expect from the Work World in 2010

May 11th, 2010

It’s getting to be that time of the year… the time when finals are over and classrooms become a thing of the past. College seniors are finally graduating and ready to take on the real world by storm. The only question is will any of them be able to find jobs? Only 8% of the 2009 graduating class found entry level jobs right out of college. The odds are a little better for the class of 2010.

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25,000 UPS Careers Available

April 8th, 2010

The world’s largest package delivery company has reported they plan on hiring 25,000 new drivers in the next five years due to the baby boomer generation of drivers retiring.

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