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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

Success

The concept of getting hired at a company you loved—then working your butt off to exceed your boss’s expectations—equated to spending decades at the same company. Be the mentor you wish you had By no means do I claim to be the voice for freelancers everywhere. Now, the idea seems quaint. I wanted the “security” of a job.

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

Success

Asking candidates to come out of pocket for expenses should always be a red flag, and [providing compensation] is a great way for the company to project its values and how they treat [their] employees,” he says. One offering company she turned down had required her to fly at her own expense, which she says felt “a bit crummy.”

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Slim & Husky’s Uses Their Artisan Pizza as a Means for Social Change and Community Empowerment

Success

Slim & Husky’s origin story Gray recalls the time the friends started their first business together—The Green Truck Moving & Storage Company—in 2010. “We The trio also gives talks in local schools, serving as mentors for kids and sharing about their entrepreneurial journey. It was, of course, far from it. GPA or higher.

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Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals

All Things Admin

Sure, it’s fun to live in the moment, but when you realize you’re thousands of miles from home without so much as a place to stay or a change of clothes, you’ll wish you’d made a plan. This can also be a valuable tool to help you prepare for the annual performance review process that occurs at many companies at the turn of the year.

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Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

I like colour in work clothes but go for powerful reds and jewel tones, no baby pinks. You spend so much time in each other’s company. Penny Davenport is a successful Career mentor and Business coach. I’m sure you always look fabulous in the office but make sure you have an air of “executive” about you.

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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE: What Hasn’t Changed

Office Dynamics

Arrive at the office in an outfit that could double as clothing worn to clean a garage and do it when out-of-town company executives are visiting and imagine the fall-out. Celebrity Smith I’d like to present our company President, Carla Banks. The second ranking guest sits at the right of the second-ranking company executive. (I

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Stop Saying "When I Was Your Age"

On The Job

They need to be seen as vital by going after new clients, taking on new projects and just being seen as a dynamic voice in the future of a company. Also, nothing makes you look worse than clothes that are too tight, too loose or too worn, so get them altered or get rid of them if needed. Keeping up on current events. Offering contacts.

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