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Sharing of Information, Invention of the Internet, Parrots and Tool Rooms

Information sharing, as exemplified by the internet, is changing the world for the better and is the way of the…

Socrates and Your Job Search

In your job search you must question assumptions, find new ways of doing things, and consistently find new ways to…

Don’t Be Persuaded by Others Who Tell You How to Do Your Job Search

Different results will not come from doing the same thing over and over again; to succeed, you must be innovative.…

How to Explain ”Job Hopping”

There is nothing wrong with changing jobs to pursue opportunities, however too much job hopping can inhibit your ability to…

Avoid Creating “Fatal Friction”

“Fatal Friction” can inconspicuously infiltrate your relationships, then wreck your career and future career prospects. Accidental or unintentional remarks can…

Employers Want to Hire You

Whenever you attend an interview, remember that you are there because your prospective employer has already made an investment in…

10 Powerful Lessons from a Turkish Rug Trader

This article discusses the many possible approaches to your job search, and the necessity of selling yourself to potential employers.…

Do Not Be Arrogant

Arrogance is a trait of the weak and insecure; one of the biggest career mistakes you can make is to…

Always Interview on Fridays

Your mood is a major determinant of success in anything you do. You should never enter an interview or any…

The Creative Process in the Individual

Thomas Troward's The Creative Process in the Individual, is a multilayered book in which the author presents to the reader…