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Helpful Tips on Writing Strong Job Advertisements from a Career Expert

Employers use job advertisements to attract candidates to apply to their current job openings. But writing strong and effective job advertisements that accurately describe the position and entice potential candidates to apply can be tricky, though.   As someone who has helped hundreds of businesses with their hiring needs by creating …

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Where to Post Jobs for Free and Get the Best Candidates

If you are a business owner, you are responsible for hiring new people to join your team, especially as your business grows.  To find new employees, you will need to post your job ad online. But where do you start? Do you post it on a free site like Indeed? …

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How To Find Employees Who Will Help Your Business Grow

How to find employees is one of the most common questions business owners of all sizes struggle with.  Hiring someone is an important decision and a long-term investment you make into growing and running your business. You must put in the time and effort now so that you can reap …

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5 Easy Ways to Prevent Your Next Impulse Buys

Let’s face it, we’ve all been in this situation: We’re at the grocery store for a gallon of milk, we see that bag of chips, and 2 liters of our favorite orange soda and end up walking out with more than we wanted. Impulse buys.  It happens to all of …

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12 Easy Ways for Teens to Make Money

With the high cost of keeping up with all the latest gadgets and trends we love, it’s nice to have a little income to supplement the cash flow that allows us to have the must-have extras we want. If you are a teenager (or are a parent or guardian of a teenager), …

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The Cheapest Way to Live: 11 Ways to Cut Housing Costs

There are many reasons to try to live as cheaply as possible. Perhaps you want to pay down debt, maybe you want to retire early, or perhaps you want to save as much money as possible. No matter the reason, finding the cheapest way to live can cut down your …

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Tips for Negotiating a Counteroffer (Before You Quit Your Job)

There comes a time in most careers when it’s time to quit your job and move on. There are many reasons that these things happen. Sometimes you don’t feel valued enough within a company. Other positions may offer better compensation and health benefits. Or too many years have gone by …

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How to Ask for a Promotion at Work: Follow These 8 Simple Steps

Do you know how to ask for a promotion at work? Better yet, do you know how to successfully ask to be promoted? Every employee worries about the day they decide to ask their manager or boss for a promotion. You might feel both nervous and excited about the outcome …

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How to Decline a Job Offer Like a Pro in 5 Easy Steps + Free Template!

When job hunting, you may eventually receive a job offer that you’d rather not accept. While there are numerous reasons for declining a job, which we’ll get into below, it’s important to know how to decline a job offer professionally. You should never leave a potential employer hanging by neglecting …

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How Much is Six Figures When it Comes to Your Finances and Career?

Six figures!  You often hear that term.  What does it mean?  How much is six figures? It means different things in different contexts.  In this post, I’ll help you understand “six figures” as it relates to your finances.  I’ll provide some interesting stats about what careers allow you to earn …

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11 Date Night Ideas for Married Couples With Kids

No one doubts you two love your kids. After all, changing multiple dirty diapers is genuinely an act of love. However, no matter how much energy you put in to take care of your kids, don’t forget to show love to the one you said “I do” to. What you …

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