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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

Success

Job candidates’ credit cards might be getting more action than they should, all while they are between employment opportunities. Also, if candidates are expected to travel more than an hour by car or train to an office that is not the office they would report to, we would expect to see the company offer some form of reimbursement.”

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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

Success

Gratitude log 24: While the journaling exercise eventually made my heart grow a few sizes and gave me a greater appreciation for my many gifts, it apparently did so with about the same power as caffeine. Gratitude journals are the opposite of work-intensive, requiring only a pen, pad and a handful of quiet moments.

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How to Get Organized Using Lists

Ian's Messy Desk

She has lists of gift ideas, quotes for greeting cards, honey-do’s and much more. These are a few of the lists he keeps on his handheld device: Account and $ numbers - credit card #s, PIN #s, etc. ( Gifts - organized by people and/or a general list of neat things to buy for others and where to get them.

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8 Pieces of Financial Advice for New College Graduates

Success

If you received money as graduation gifts, that is a perfect start to an emergency fund. You may not be able to escape using a credit card for some unexpected expenses, especially if you’re just starting a new job and haven’t had time to build your savings. Understand and build your credit score.

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Tips for Planning Someone Else’s Travel

Office Dynamics

Each traveler has personal preferences and unique quirks that make travel planning a true art form. Bonus: booking reservations through Open Table earns users Dining Points which can be used to redeem things such as a Dining Rewards Gift or an Amazon gift card. However, travel is full of unpredictable changes.

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The tricky world of expenses

Practically Perfect PA

It is a nightmare, especially if they travel abroad a lot and have loads of foreign currency in addition to the receipts and credit card statements. The overseas receipt: This could come in the form of a mini bar treat, room service, laundry or a movie. So how do you slimline this process?

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‘WOW’ customer service has to be reliable and consistent

Service Untitled

As I call to cancel the order and ask to have a written confirmation on my credit card of the cancellation, I am told the company must first inform their vendor of my desire to cancel. Their return policy provides for an immediate credit to the original form of payment.