Social Life
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Why You Shouldn't Always Take the First Job You're OfferedSocial Life 2016. 6. 16. 14:57
When you’re in between jobs, you probably want to get back to work as soon as possible. However, taking the first job offer you can get might not necessarily be a good strategy. As advice site The Muse points out, there are a few pitfalls to automatically accepting the first job offer that comes your way. For starters, it can make it very easy to take advantage of you. If you never compare one c..
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Career Spotlight: What I Do as a 2D AnimatorSocial Life 2016. 6. 16. 14:50
The creation process behind 2D animation conjures nostalgic images of smoke-filled rooms where animators labored over their slanted drafting tables, flipping between thin pages while sketching a character into life. Those days may be gone, but 2D animators work in new ways to tell stories with their art. Pencils, paper, and acetate have given way to tablets and digital compositing techniques tha..
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Power Through Procrastination by Saving an Easy Task for Each MorningSocial Life 2016. 6. 16. 14:49
Starting on a big, important task first thing in the morning is sound advice for most people. But If you’re a serious procrastinator, easing into the day with a few baby steps might be more effective. If you need help getting the ball rolling when you get into work, redditor Rosco7 suggests you leave yourself something easy to do first thing the next morning at the end of every work day: If I fi..
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Why You Should Ask to Reschedule If You're Running Late for a Job InterviewSocial Life 2016. 6. 16. 14:47
You’re getting ready for a big job interview when some unforeseen circumstance arises, putting you at risk of being late. You might feel tempted to hurry and get there as soon as you can, but that actually makes things worse for both you and the interviewer. No matter what, make sure you notify the interviewer as soon as possible if you’re running late. It’s the courteous, professional thing to ..
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What a Hiring Manager Is Actually Thinking During Your InterviewSocial Life 2016. 6. 15. 14:04
Whether you’ve interviewed over one million times or can count on one hand how many times you’ve been face-to-face with a hiring manager, the process is always stressful. Not only are you trying your hardest to present the very best version of yourself, you’re also attempting to read your audience and gather as much information as you can about the role, the company culture, and the organization..
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The Living Is Easy In The Friday Open ThreadSocial Life 2016. 6. 11. 10:05
While summer may not be officially here for a few days, has your summer already started in earnest? Are you busy grilling, planing your trips and shaking out your summer duds? Is this the summer you jump on the bandwagon and take a staycation? I’m bi-coastal these days so my thoughts at present are on the contrasts between North San Diego County in Southern California and rural South Carolina. F..
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Be Extra Careful About Identity Theft During a MoveSocial Life 2016. 6. 11. 09:56
Identity theft rates are on the rise, so you should always be vigilant of the threat, and that means taking the necessary steps to protect yourself. As author Adam Levin points out, you should be especially careful to secure your personal information during a big move. Adam Levin is the author of Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves. He expl..
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Advice From a Former Apple Speech Writer: Pick Your AudienceSocial Life 2016. 6. 11. 09:55
It’s hard to deny that Apple is pretty great at presentation. Former Apple speechwriter Jayne Benjulian explains one key that helps the company perfect their speeches: choosing your audience. As Benjulian explains in an interview with The Atlantic, your audience is mostly likely to accept your message if it’s clear, spoken with credibility, and if it resonates with the audience. That last part i..