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5 Benefits Of Hiring Creative Employees

Uncertain economic conditions have prompted organizations to rethink their hiring process and attract top talent. In their quest to find the best candidates, most organizations have now realized that they have to look beyond academic qualifications and experience.

They are scouting for people who can not only complete their job at hand but also bring new perspectives to the table. Sharp thinkers and proactive resources are, therefore, in demand today as they can help a company grow in the right direction. Here are some ways in which employers can benefit from hiring creative employees who think outside the box:

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5 Tips For Building Your Personal Brand In The Workplace

Even at work, you have a personal brand. What are people saying about you when you're not in the room? Are you giving off the right vibe to your colleagues and conveying the brand you want to at work?

Developing your personal brand is essential for the advancement of your career. It is what makes you special, and how you'll become more valuable to an organization.

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ANSWERED: Auto Correct Ruined My Thank You Note! What Can I Do?

In this week's edition of Well,This Happened, the series that lets you become a career coach, we addressed Juan's unfortunate error while following up on a job interview.

Juan recently had a job interview where he felt that he connected well with the hiring manager and sent a thank you note in hopes of continuing the good impression he made. Unfortunately, he wrote the thank you note in his car and realized after sending it that auto correct had screwed up a couple of phrases in the email and made entire sections of the thank you note make no sense.

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What's Your Executive Decision-Making Style?

If you're an executive at a large organization or previously served in such a position, you likely have experience working in large groups or teams.

When working in a group to accomplish a goal, have you ever thought about your decision-making style and how it impacts others?

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What's A Personal Brand And Why Do You Need One?

Many of the posts on my website focus on developing your own personal brand.

They address questions such as: What is a personal brand? Why do I need to develop my personal brand? How do I create a personal brand? Of course, you don't really “create" a personal brand. You already have one.

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How To Effectively Expand Your Network For Job Search Success

Networking is vital to job search success. Networking can lead to referrals, identifying jobs that aren't yet posted, and securing informational interviews. They can also lead to future professional references.

These results can give you a competitive advantage and help you progress towards your career goal. Networking platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter are tools that can help you effectively expand your network. Here's how...

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ANSWERED: I Was Put On The Spot To Present & Was Unprepared

In this week's edition of Well,This Happened, the series that lets you become a career coach, we addressed James' tough situation.

James was caught off guard during a department heads meeting when he was asked to present. He wasn't prepared but did so anyway and bombed the presentation because of this. James is now wondering what he should do to address this situation.

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5 Career Lessons We Learned From David Rose of "Schitt's Creek"

If you've watched the show "Schitt's Creek," you know the story of the Rose family's fall from grace.

The show hilariously follows the once well-off family as they navigate a new life in the small town of Schitt's Creek. The family learns a lot of life lessons along the way. They also learn a lot about navigating new careers.

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