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Doing Your Homework: A+ Research for the Job Interview

You’ve caught the eye of a potential employer and scored an interview. The next step is clear; you’ve heard it time and again: “Be prepared. Do your research.” What isn’t so clear is what “doing your research” really means. The following is a two-part breakdown of what you should be doing. Learn About the Company…

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“Any Questions for Me?” The Dos and Don’ts for Interviewing your Interviewer

You’ve reached that point in the interview – the momentary lull following a series of Q & As when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. It’s important to know that the interviewer is not doing this to answer literally any question you might have, but rather to observe whether you’ll ask the kinds of…

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Three Tips to Master the Unconventional Interview Question

Even during an interview you are well-prepared for, it’s normal to feel a little nervous. Despite practice, you never know when or if you’re going to get an unexpected question. Before you answer with the first words that come into your head, consider these three tips: Relax Jumping in to a response just to say something…

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From Hackers to High School: Computer science is more important than ever

Angelina Jolie and Jonny Lee Miller looked pretty cool in their 1995 movie, Hackers, but unfortunately they did not inspire a nation of students to learn computer science. In retrospect they did contribute to creating awareness that students are capable of excelling in the subject. Imagine what path Dade “Zero Cool” Murphy (Miller) might have…

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Getting Comfortable in your New Job: Three steps to succeeding in a new environment

Getting ready to start a new job?  Congratulations, we are excited about every success story! Your next hurdle will be the first few days, meeting co-workers, learning the company culture and getting used to the way your new company does business. Instead of stressing over proving yourself to your co-workers, it’s important to remember that:You…

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Robots Aren't Taking Our Jobs, They Are Our Jobs

The demand for jobs with skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics has grown steadily over the past four years. While we’re still a far cry from the robot-babysitters of our inevitable future, there have been some amazing leaps in robotics and AI technology recently. Wisegeek.com differentiates these two seemingly similar skill sets by focusing on the ability…