You may look good on paper or in your suit, but if you're looking to nail your big interview, looks aren't everything. How you sound is often more important. But many job seekers let careless speech habits sink their chances of landing that plum job, common language mistakes and how to keep them from sabotaging your interview: Non-words Filler words such as "um," "ah," "you know," "OK" or "l... Read more.

Do you need to be a better net worker? Do you know enough people who could give or refer work to you? Do you know your prospective clients better than your competitors? Are you great at following up contracts from events you attend? Are you an excellent host at your own business or social functions? Do you know the secrets of making a real impact on those you meet? If the answer to any of these qu... Read more.

If you're 40 or younger, it's tough to predict how much money you might need when retirement is decades away. A few key calculations, however, can help you make sure your savings plan is on track. Saving Depends on Life Stage Rebecca Pace, a Cincinnati-based financial planner and CPA, recommends putting aside at least 10 percent of your income when you're in your 20s and 30s - and even more ... Read more.

Having been a non-employee for about 14 years now, I’ve made my share of stupid business mistakes. I’ve also coached a number of people to start their own businesses, and I’ve seen many of them make similar mistakes. This advice is geared towards small business owners, particularly people who are just starting (or about to start) their own business. Selling to the wrong people While sa... Read more.

Many recruiters say there are more open positions than they can fill, Suffice it to say, the market for IT talent is hot, but only if you have the right skills. If you want to be part of the wave, take a look at what eight experts,  including recruiters, curriculum developers, computer science professors and other industry observers -- say are the hottest skills of the near future. Machine ... Read more.

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