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The Best Jobs Go to the Best Educated People and Here is Why

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Quite a bit of debate exists about whether education is obtained in school or through life experience. Assuming that people can be educated in more than one way, what are some of the reasons why the best jobs go to the best educated people? Education Blended with Common Sense. More Money Available.

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The Big Picture of Business- Professional Education Necessary for Company Success

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Professional education is an important ingredient in corporate development. Outside of 'think tanks' for company executive committees, full-scope education does not occur. Organizations of all sizes must have the Think Tank.which delineates future operations, including education and training. 4) Education. (5) Knowledge.

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Doing Business in a Big Data World

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But this new world of Big Data is proving to be much more demanding and complex than expected, requiring companies not only to adopt different technologies, but also to make significant changes to their business strategy, internal skillsets, and organizational structures. It is a disruptive paradigm shift that most companies have yet to make.

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The Final Piece to the Quality Hire Puzzle

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For instance, did you know that 53 percent of all job applications contain inaccurate information and that 34 percent of all application forms contain outright lies about experience, education, and ability to perform essential functions on the job? Weed out early on; technology helps. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Advice to New Graduates in Their Job Search: ‘Put Your Baseball Cap to the Side’

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Refer to your skills, education and contacts that are applicable. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. The Best Jobs Go to the Best Educated People and Here is Why. Follow up with an emailed or written thank-you note and connect on LinkedIn. About the Author.

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IT Organizations Built to Last

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Over the past two decades, technology has advanced exponentially; and with that burgeoning growth, IT organizations have seen tremendous expansion. IT companies, in particular, need to be deliberate in getting out in front of change or risk being surpassed by advancing technology. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Treat Job Interviews on the Phone, Via Skype or Video Conference as You Would In Person

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With nearly half of all interviews for technology-related jobs being conducted remotely, job seekers should prepare for them just as they would for an in-person interview at the company’s own offices. Practice, practice, practice : Sometimes the technology associated with a remote interview makes people uncomfortable. About the Author.