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The hiring manager calls with great news: the job is yours. Phew, the hard part is over, right? Maybe not. Determining whether to take a job offer can — and should — be a difficult decision.

“There’s a sense that a profile with no character has probably been scraped of some racy stuff or else the person has no social skills and won’t fit in.” Either way, that resume has been moved to the bottom of the pile.

Don't let the interviewer ask all the questions. You should be asking these 11 questions when you meet with a hiring manager.

I have always been a people watcher. I watch the way people react while in conversation. I watch emotions. I watch the dynamics of groups and how people respond.

One of my favorite bloggers is none other than Mark Cuban – yeah, the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.

Wise advice for job seekers to see this message:

If you want to hire the best, you have to go after the best because, on average, only about 17 percent of the workforce is actively looking for a job (and many of those are people you probably would …...

Baby Boomers held an average of 11 jobs during prime working years, and the job-hopping trend continues for their children, members of Generation Flux.

When is a fib really a lie? And when does a fib-turned-lie really matter?

It’s one of the hottest and long-standing recent HR stories. In March, the Associated Press reported on several job seekers being asked their Facebook passwords. Then, it spread like wildfire.

Did you ever think you could get fired by simply clicking the harmless "liking" a Facebook page? Find out why this has raised concerns.

Remember the days when looking for a new job involved the Sunday newspaper classified section and a black magic marker? Thanks to technology, looking for a job today seems to require an advanced degree in data analysis.

Everyone needs a little nudge sometimes to get them back on track. Here are three ways to get inspired at work without even leaving your desk!

It turns out a little thanks can go a long way, especially when it comes to improving your chances of getting a job.

If you are looking for a job right now, it is certain to take longer than you would like.

You CAN become be self-confident! Learn how to build self-confidence that will really last with our 3-step action plan and video.

By Eric B. Meyer To improve the reinstatement rights of returning war veterans, and to add more enforcement teeth to the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Pennsylvania Sen.

We live in a world mad for talent. From Hollywood and sports to executive search firms and HR departments around the globe, everyone seeks that special mix of natural abilities and attitudes that will make performance pop.

How does a customer-service expert in Seattle catch the attention of a hot San Francisco startup in San Francisco, 700 miles away?

When American college students and recent graduates go looking for a job, they want quick answers, trustworthy insights, and evidence the employers know how to use the various social media channels to add value to their search.

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