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How to Pick Your Recommenders

Avoid jumping all over the first person who offers to write you a "great recommendation." Recommendation writing is both an art and a science, and few people do it really well, either because they don't know you well enough to address the things admissions officers care about, because they can't be bothered, or because they don't know how.

Recommender Tip #1: Academic Recommenders - Many ...

Choosing the Best Lawyer for Your Small Business

You must research carefully to find just the right legal expert. You do not want a lawyer who does not take an interest in or learn about your business. You can ask accountants, bankers, other small-business owners, and friends for referrals. You can check with your state Bar association to find out if they have attorneys who specialize in representing small businesses. You can ask for and ...

Making the Move to Government

Every aspect of our nation-from the economy to the healthcare system to the world of politics-has changed since September 11th and the weeks that have followed. Of course, the job market (logically) felt the effects of everything else moving in response to the attack.

One of the most evident changes is the swift flow of job seekers turning to the government (and government ...