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Choosing the Right Outfit for Professional Photos

By Kat Merriman on July 14, 2016

Picking an outfit for professional head shots is important. The right one will send all the right messages, and the wrong one...well, won't. Here are our tops tips to make sure you look your best and give the right impression in your photographs.

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Engineer Your Career

By Ready. Aim. Hire. on June 9, 2016

Life doesn't always follow a linear path or stick to plans we make. When things change, we can choose to resist, but that comes with its own set of challenges. Instead, consider learning to engineer and re-engineer your life, including your career.

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Another Reason to Give Your Time

By Dan Gomez-Palacio on May 16, 2016

When we think of volunteering, we often just see it as a way to help the community. However, it can also help you build up your resume and gain career experience. Dan Gomez-Palacio of Columbia College's Career Services shares the importance of volunteering.

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Top Ten Job Search Sites for Business Graduates

By Dan Gomez-Palacio on May 13, 2016

With so much information out there, it can be tricky deciding which job search site will give you the results you want. To help, here's our Top Ten Best Job Search Sites.

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Considering Criminal Justice? Diversify Your Education

By Emilie Lewis on May 4, 2016

You want to go into criminal justice, so you have to focus solely on criminal justice in school, right? Wrong. Often, having a more diverse educational background will help you move up in your career or even help you find a new career once your days in criminal justice are over.

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You've decided you want a career in nursing, but now what? Our handy infographic should help you decide which path is right for you based on certifications, education needed, salary, duties and projected employment.

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Head shots: no longer just for performers and models. Today, more than ever, head shots are an important part of being a professional. Before you get yours taken, scroll through our guide of professional head shot best practices.

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Men's fashion choices for the workplace don't stop at the basic black suit. Learn how to better reflect your own personal style while staying business office appropriate.

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When starting a new business, it's important to analyze what will or could possibly impact the company. A great way to do that is through a SWOT Analysis. We'll take you through the process.

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Traditional office tasks like filing and taking minutes may seem like remnants of a long-gone era. However they're just as relevant in the modern workforce as they were in years past.