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Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

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5 Industries That Won't Be Hiring Much in 2013 – Do You Work In One of These Areas?

Kathy Landin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:42:46 +0000

Finding a new job or changing industriesis a natural desire, especially after the start of a new year. But don’t leap too quickly. Before you start imagining your amazing new job in the dream career you never had, you should research the hiring climate in your industry of choice. You don’t want to put a lot of money and effort into education, training and searching for a new job only to find out you’re battling 40 other candidates at every interview. Here are five of the industries you might not want to find yourself hoping for a job in this year:

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Do Some Jobs Attract Psychopaths More than Others? – Lawyers, Police & Broadcasters on the List!

John McKay — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:30:40 +0000

Apparently some careers are far more prone to attract people with psychopathic tendencies!

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What Are the Highest Paid Careers in America?

Mike Adams — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:00:06 +0000

One of the most frustrating elements of trying to decide on a career path can be determining what degree or in what location your chosen profession will earn you the highest possible salary.

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