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Article: Plan B: When The Gigs Aren’t A’Comin’


Sooner or later, you’ll find yourself leaving one gig without another one
lined up. Don’t panic: maybe this isn’t so bad, after all. Read on to see
how to handle your imromptu holiday.


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Article: Wedding Bells? Part 3: Back to Freelancing


Whether it’s after a few days or a few years, people who switch from
freelancing to salaried life sometimes switch back. Need some tips on how
to get back in the swing of things? Read on…


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Article: Wedding Bells? Part 2: Navigating Your Full-Time Negotiation


You’ve expressed interest in your client’s offer to convert to a full-time employee. That’s only the beginning. Next comes the fun of negotiating your compensation package.


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Article: Wedding Bells? Part 1: Pondering the Full-Time Offer


Clients may sometimes spring a surprise on you, in the form of a full-time offer. Consider these tips before you answer yay or nay.


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Article: Interviewing: Preparing for the Unexpected


In their quest to find the uber-candidate, more and more employers are
trying new techniques (hey, we didn’t say they were any good, just
new). These techniques include questions
that step outside the realm of experience and past responsibilities.
Here’s a hint: if you’ve ever interviewed for Microsoft or certain
investment banking jobs, you’ve seen it before.


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Article: Exclusivity: Great for marriage, not for business


Fidelity is wonderful in certain interpersonal relationships, but in
business it helps to play the field. Read on to see how, and for a few
tips on how to avoid the traps.


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Article: Year-End Reminder: See Your Accountant


Year-end is nigh. Is your business prepared for the next tax filing?


Three words:


See

Your

Accountant


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Article: How To Make Your Early Exit


Once you’ve determined why and when to leave a gig, figure
out how to go about it.


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Article: When and Why To Leave A Gig


My esteemed colleague recently explained what to expect
when you leave a client.
You sometimes have to leave sooner than
intended. Here I’ll explain the whens and whys of making
an early exit.


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Article: Recruitment process: Standing Your Ground


The recruitment process for a potential gig is never a fun one; first, it’s always hard to know who to trust. Secondly, you can never be sure if the gig in question is one that has been created and signed off on or is a “potential” where recruiters want to be ahead of the game. Third, you’re caught in an all-often uncomfortable game of trying to manage your career while negotiating with someone who is supposed to help you while making money off your back. Today’s article will cover standing your ground and how to handle potentially embarassing situations before you even get the gig!


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