Worklife Round-up for Nov 19th, 2018

This week we have articles on turnover, when to quit, holiday job searches, unorthodox resumes and phone interview tips.

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Retailers are seeing high employee turnover

Nearly a third (29%) of human resources and compensation professionals at 53 major retailers, with more than 2 million employees together, told consulting firm said they’ve seen employee turnover increase since the beginning of the year, especially among part-time hourly store workers – 81% on average compared to 76% in 2017.

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This Question Will Help You Determine If It’s Time for a New Job – StyleDispatch

Now that fall is in full swing, most of us are back to our regular work routines. But not all of us are ready to accept the end of summer. Simply put, summer can serve as a welcome distraction from a dissatisfying career. When the weather gets cooler and the after-work activities die down, it …

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How to Advance Your Job Search During the Holidays

The holidays: time to open gifts, drink eggnog … and land a new job! The holiday season is a great time for lots of things. Many use it as a chance to rest and re-energize, while others take the opportunity to spend the time with family and friends.

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Nine Surefire Ways To Ace Your Annual Performance Review

Your performance review can be a powerful force for advancing your career. So if you’re feeling cynical about the review process, change your mindset, put a smile on your face, and get ready to soar. Here’s how to prepare for your review.

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13 Insanely Cool Resumes That Landed Interviews At Google And Other Top Jobs

One looks like a movie poster. Another is a Facebook profile. One even requires a bar code. Are these insanely creative resumes a waste of time? Possibly, but these resumes landed job interview for their creators. We asked career coaches if and when it pays to be creative.

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8 Phone Interview Tips That Will Land You A Second Interview

The Interview Guys present 8 great phone interview tips to help you land a second interview. Included are the common phone interview questions you can expect..

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