jobs
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How To Find A Job Using Social Media
Your social networks aren’t just there for arguing politics with your uncle or looking at your neighbour’s lunch – they’re also good for the serious business of finding your next place of employment. Here’s how to perfect your searching on each of the major networks to maximise your chances of landing your dream job, or…
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How To Predict And Prepare For Layoffs
Nobody is immune to layoffs. Whether you’re an executive or an entry-level hire, layoffs can – and probably will – affect you at some point in your career. Consultants and freelancers have a bit of a buffer thanks to their multiple income streams, but when their industry suffers, they suffer too. (There’s nothing like losing…
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All The Things Restaurant Workers Wish You Knew
Recently, we asked people who worked in the food service industry if there were any insights about their job they wished restaurant patrons would know, and we got some great answers. Whether it’s about tipping, food orders, or how you should and shouldn’t treat the wait staff, these are the secrets to being a good…
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Why Some Professions Have Higher Divorce Rates
Statistician Nathan Yau recently examined data from the US Census Bureau’s 5-Year American Community Survey from 2015 and calculated which professions have the highest and lowest divorce rates. Want a stable marriage? Marry an actuary, a field that has a 17 per cent divorce rate. Gaming managers and bartenders have a less-terrific marital track record,…