Category Archives: Career Useful Information

There are many career-based articles in this sub-category.

Timberland and Proximity Marketing

Timberland is a successful manufacturer and reseller: “We make boots, shoes, clothes, and gear that are comfortable enough to wear all day and rugged enough for all year. And we don’t rest on our accomplishments — if we did, we’d … Continue reading

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A List Your CEO Does NOT Want to Be On!!

Glassdoor regularly rates the performance of company CEOs on the basis of employee feedback. Recently, 24/7 Wall Street reviewed the data at Glassdoor’s Web site and came up with a list of the worst 9 CEOs. As reported by Douglas … Continue reading

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Self Branding for a Successful Career

Many tips and links to promote career success Evans on Marketing Self branding — how we wanted to be perceived by employers, potential employers, peers, and others — is a major key to long-term career success. With this in mind, … Continue reading

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