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Does Your First Job Impact Your Long-Term Career?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by b4iapply

Meet Alan – the Graduate. He recently got his degree in Business Management. He studied a general subject so he doesn’t have to be tied to a specific career path. He started applying for jobs a month ago. He has been sending 5 applications … Continue reading →

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How to Spot a Bad Mentor

Posted on September 21, 2012 by b4iapply

Everybody is praising the benefits of mentoring. The mentees get a lot of guidance and the mentors become better educators and leaders. Big corporations have established structured mentoring programs. Entrepreneurs also advocate the importance of these relationships.Yet, we hear many … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Career Planning: If I Were a Genie…

Posted on September 12, 2012 by b4iapply

Let me tell you a short story about long-term career planning. A friend of mine called me just a week ago to ask for some advice. She spent the first 20 minutes whining about her company; she was promised a … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Deal with Mid-Life Career Crisis

Posted on September 3, 2012 by b4iapply

Meet Kate – the corporate type. She joined the company as soon as she graduated. She worked hard because she really wanted to have a great career. Her efforts got noticed and she quickly got promoted. She was considered a … Continue reading →

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Should You Turn Down Your Next Promotion?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by b4iapply

Meet David – the corporate guy. He has been working as a sales director for a multinational company for three years. He met or exceeded his sales targets each year. He is well-connected with the senior management and very keen to … Continue reading →

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