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Own Up To Taking A Break To Care For Your Child

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Instead of following “don’t ask, don’t tell” when returning to their careers, moms may be better off explaining their decision to take a career break to care for their kids, according to a new study.

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You’ve Got to Ask to Get

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A new survey finds that 71% of hiring managers say that employee referrals are their best source for finding job candidates. But only seven percent of job seekers reported asking for referrals as a top strategy for landing a position. People may not ask for a referral because it feels like a huge favor. But unless you are spectacularly incompetent, you are not asking anyone to go way out on a limb. “Companies want people that are referred,” says Rich Milgram, founder of Beyond.com.

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Be Ready to Network — Wherever Your Are

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Attending networking events are fine, says Damon Brown, but not if you attend them at the expense of other routine opportunities to showcase your talents. “It is in your everyday life – at the gym, at restaurants, at your neighborhood watering hole – where you’ll find people outside of your natural network,” he says. “Be ready to talk about your passion on the spot, no matter what the environment.”
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Your Online Presence Matters

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More than 40 percent of the hiring managers say they are less likely to interview job candidates if they can’t find information about that person online, but nearly half say they have found information on social media that has convinced them not to hire a candidate. Read more about what they’re looking for on social media.

 

 

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Considering A New Job? Three Tips

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Switching jobs can be fraught with anxiety, says career expert Caris Thetford. What if I take this new job and regret it? What if I’m not prepared enough to move up? What if I strike out on my own and fail? She has three questions to ask yourself before you take the plunge. Starting with: are there any obvious red flags?

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Remote Work with Sutherland: Is Working From Home on our Team Worthy of Five Stars?

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Many people long to leave the shackles of their cubicle and land a cushy job working from the comforts of home.  Truth be told, working from home is great. Just ask some of our CloudSource team! There are indeed many perks when you work remotely that catch the attention of those that dream to work from home. However, you’ll want to make sure to weigh all aspects of any opportunity you are considering, as “work from home jobs” can vary greatly between organizations. Here are some important aspects to consider when looking at Sutherland Global Services’ work at home division, CloudSource.

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