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Jun 17 2013

Summer JobWith summertime right on the horizon, you may be embarking on a summer job. Summer is the perfect time to get your career in gear–even if you take on a summer job that is temporary, seasonal, freelance, or contract-based.

So, how can you make the most out of a summer job, particularly if you want to make an impact on your brand socially? Is it just a matter of working hard…or do you need to do something a little out of the ordinary? And what can you do to extend your progress past the summer?

Check out these suggestions:

Understand your schedule

We all have busy schedules, especially in the summer. If you’re working multiple jobs or have more than one commitment, make sure you understand how your schedule may influence your new job. If you’re coming into your job late, tired, or frazzled because you worked too much the day before, it can affect your performance. So be sure you evaluate what’s going to work and what won’t fly in terms of your schedule.

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Jun 14 2013

Gist is no longer in business. Check out these Gist alternatives: http://blog.gist.com/2012/08/15/gist-the-next-chapter/   Check out Gist.com for a great way to simplify your professional networking. In the video below, I show you how to keep up to date with all of your contacts, no matter where they are from, in one place. Great way to stay top-of-mind with the more important
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Through social media, the world is connecting in entirely new ways. We use Facebook to catch up with old friends as well as meet new friends. We use LinkedIn to network with business professionals, and Twitter to keep us informed of the breaking news of the day. If you are one of the 11 million people in the United States
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