The Pursuit of a New Career Takes Persistence
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Chris Gardner's rise from homelessness to the top of the financial world is familiar to readers of his bestselling autobiography, "The Pursuit of Happyness," and the recent movie of the same name, which stars Will Smith as Gardner.
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Years after graduation, there's still an annual longing for a clean slate.
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By ESTES THOMPSON RALEIGH, N.C. - When John Cornwell graduated from Duke University last year, he landed a job as software engineer in Atlanta but soon found himself longing for his college lifestyle.
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WE often hear of difficulties graduates face in securing meaningful employment. And one of the reasons identified for this problem is the lack of interpersonal and communication skills among fresh graduates.
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At some stage in everyone's career comes a desire to throw down tools and walk away, and plenty of motivational books say you should resist that temptation. Now, a new book says quitting can be a good strategy.
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By Gary Williams Brigham Young University  Many entrepreneurs hear the word "networking" and assume that this is what you do when you need a job. I know several individuals who cringe at the thought of having to "push" themselves on others in order to search for a new position.
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Advances in training allow some Olympians to continue competing even as they reach beyond 30-something.
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Although Frank Carle II graduated from college with degrees in four majors, he's not ready to stop learning and, in fact, will begin teaching.
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There&#39;s something to be said for being the &quot;first mover&quot; in an industry trend. Those years of extra experience in tinkering with a new idea can be invaluable in helping the first
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The most dynamic, future-oriented industries are having trouble finding qualified employees.
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Despite some near-term challenges, the company has some lofty long-term goals for growth.
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As new titles become more innovative, existing players scramble to keep up.
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Two years after first attempt fell short, renewed effort looks beyond employees for developer insights.
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There might be signs of life in the industry after all.
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The online employment site remains at the top, but the rest of the field is gaining ground.
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Running a media or entertainment company in the 21st century is not for the faint of heart. The change is relentless and the learning curve sharp.
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Global competition can be a drag. It all but guarantees a steady stream of restructuring, outsourcing, and the nagging insecurity that comes from knowing someone out there may be trying to take your job.