Tag Archives: advice

A Career Planning Strategy

Posted on September 2, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we have written about a lot before (for example, see 1, 2, 3), career planning is something that requires a lot of time and effort. Are you in college now or thinking about returning to earn a graduate degree? … Continue reading →

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Mistakes on Retail Resumes

Posted on April 20, 2013 by bermanevansretail

We know that the job market remains rather tight. So, it is imperative to avoid making mistakes that could undermine the job search. Michael Howard, a professional resume writer for retail managers and executives, has identified 10 of the biggest … Continue reading →

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Angie Hicks: Angie’s List Founder

Posted on August 25, 2012 by bermanevansretail

In 1995, Angie Hicks founded Angie’s List, as a small company that helped its customers find the best service business to solve a particular issue (such as a plumbing leak or a car repair). Today, Hicks remains as the company’s chief marketing … Continue reading →

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