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How to Become an Innovative Leader

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Then, identify, document and plan for risks, dissecting the risk for every decision. In an XBInsight study of almost 5,000 leaders across a wide range of industries, here are the competencies that innovative leaders share and how you can do the same: 1. Manage risk. How can they be implemented in your organization? Show curiosity.

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The 3 Things You Must Do Before Leaving an Internship

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Make sure to mention if you helped on a key project, even if it was to copy documents or do some research for team members. Such a document will be key for helping you get a permanent job there in the future or having the boss serve as a reference for another job. Go beyond, "I showed up for work (almost) on time every day."

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Are You Falling for Job Scams?

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Once you get the job, then a legitimate employer will offer you the proper documentation to sign. Always make sure that in your rush to get a job you don't expose your personal information (Social Security number, bank account number, etc.) on a job application.

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Job Seekers: Make Sure You Understand an ATS Before Applying for Any Job

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They send a PDF when a Word document is requested, and vice versa. Also, don't try to put in fancy design elements, even when it comes to a bullet point. It should be round, period. Read the instructions. So many job seekers get tripped up by the fine print.

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How to Get Your Big Idea Into the Marketplace

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Among his suggestions is first doing the documentation – simply writing down what you plan to do. Once you’ve documented it, then it’s time to: Evaluate: This part of the process looks at the customer, the key stakeholders, the economics involved, how it will be commercialized, the team and the financing.

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Can a Clean Desk Create Inner Happiness?

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I once created a file called 'active useful documents' and then never looked in it again," Rubin writes. (I don't need an immaculate garage to feel calm, thank you very much.) Here are some of her ideas: Never label anything "miscallaneous." "I Also, Rubin says you can't use a term that's a synonym for "miscellaneous."

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This is What You Have to Do to Be Invaluable

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Document it. Your position can become more p recarious when you take more from the bottom line, which is why it’s important to make sure you’re finding ways to pay for your position by either generating more business or finding cost savings.

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