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Keeping Up With Social Media

October 31, 2012

With so many social media platforms out there, constantly changing, how is it possible to keep up with them all? It seems pretty simple for the generation Y crowd to understand these ever-changing mediums, but can be more difficult for those who didn’t grow up using social media. Read these tips on how to keep up and why social […]

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What Are the Dangers in Over Communicating?

October 26, 2012

Communication is key in so many situations, but to really be useful, it needs to be done right. Often times people under communicate, leaving people left in the dark about what is going on. Others over communicate, leaving their audience uninterested and maybe even not listening. Why is over communicating harmful? People Don’t Take You […]

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Are You Ready for Contact Work?

October 24, 2012

Many folks are often turned off by contract work because they prefer to have longevity in their careers. Although contract work isn’t permanent, there are many benefits to offer people who choose to go this route. What are they and are you ready to make the change? Potential to Earn More Money This might come as […]

Posted in: Business

Should You Upgrade Your Linked In Account?

October 23, 2012

Linked In is a great social media tool used by many professionals to network over the Internet. With the job market the way it is, many people are relying on connecting with people they know to help them get settled in a career. Linked In offers basic accounts for free, while there are also options […]

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Lend a Hand…Verigent’s Thanksgiving Food Drive

October 19, 2012

Monday, Verigent will begin collecting non-perishable foods for The Second Harvest Food Bank’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in Charlotte, NC. We are excited to participate this year and hoping we can contribute more than expected to feed hungry families! According to their website, 15.7% of the Metrolina’s service area lives in poverty, which includes 185,000 children and seniors. Some more […]

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Confessions of a Recruit-a-Holic

October 17, 2012

So let’s face it. There are things that we don’t know about recruiters that we might be curious about. Are they really out for your best interest or theirs? What is it that they do day in and day out? After working around many here at Verigent, all with different personality types, it seems as if […]

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Post Interview: Follow Up Without Being Too Desperate

October 10, 2012

Interviewing can be nerve-racking, but you have to remind yourself that at least you landed the interview in the first place. After the interview can be even more distracting because you don’t know the status right away…well at least not typically. Every company handles their hiring processes differently, so when following up, you don’t want […]