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Content Is King—Except When It Refers to Creative Works

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I remember the first time my manager at a new job referred to everything I did as ‘content,’ and I hated it. There is a difference between content vs. art because all of these things that could be content, and technically are content, don’t have to be referred to in the exact same way.

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5 Things You Must Do When Providing References

On The Job

Once an employer gets around to checking your references, you may be feeling quite confident that a job offer is coming your way. According to an Accountemps survey , one in three candidates are removed from job consideration after checking with their references. Here are some way to ensure your references help you: 1.

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4 References for Inexperienced Job Seekers

On The Job

It's the time of year when those looking for internships or their first professional gig are madly churning out resumes, answering online ads and trying to figure out who the heck can be a reference for them. Still, employers understand that Bill Gates or Jimmy Fallon probably won't provide a reference and that you're just starting out.

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What References are Really Saying About You

On The Job

This latest story I did for Gannett/USAToday should open your eyes to the possibility that not all your references have your best interests at heart. If you've been frustrated that you haven't managed to nail a new job despite your qualifications and solid interviews, your references could be the root of the problem.

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The Secret behind Reference Checks

Job Advice Blog

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection The Secret behind Reference Checks On July 31, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 Reference checking is not standard.

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Winning Strategies for Employment: Reference Preparation

Job Advice Blog

All that stands between you and the job you really want and need is a reference check. Many people mistakenly put references directly on their résumés. At the time references are requested, you should provide references from a diverse group of people. Make sure they are comfortable serving as a reference.

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AI Tools Making Space For More Architectural Creativity

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They reference exclusive databases populated with the most up-to-date codes. We must continue to train up these models so that they better understand the underlying structure of the building codes they reference. They reference actual furniture systems and components. These commercially available programs are good.

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