Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck

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  Nov 2, 2010

  Partnering with God to Make Career Decisions

  Decision-making can be difficult. There is often a lot at stake. Our decisions have the power to change our lives for the better-or for the worse. Making a decision inescapably means taking a risk. We may fear not succeeding, experiencing disapproval from family or friends, or being ultimately disappointed by our choice.

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  Oct 27, 2010

  Negotiate Your Salary Like A Pro

  During an interview, many job applicants get caught unprepared when asked salary questions. Poor answers to money questions can cost the applicant the job, or if hired, can result in being paid thousands of dollars less than the employer would have been willing to pay.

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  Oct 25, 2010

  Clearing Up Career Confusion

  Are you thinking about making a career change? Too often, thinking about it is as far as many people go. If you\'re in a career that you don\'t like, you probably daydream about doing something different that you would really enjoy.

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  Sep 29, 2010

  How to Land Your Dream Job (Even in Tough Times)

  In this economy, thinking about your \"dream job\" may sound like a waste of time. \"Forget about a dream job,\" you might think, \"I just need a paycheck!\"

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  Sep 14, 2010

  Are You Burned Out on Your Job?

  Job burnout is usually caused by prolonged periods of stress and frustration. In today\'s workplace, there is no shortage of either of those elements. The threat of layoffs creates anxiety; so employees work harder and longer hours to demonstrate their value.

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  Sep 9, 2010

  When to Go Back to School

  Are you thinking about going back to school? If so, you are not alone.

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  Sep 7, 2010

  Recession-Proof Your Job Search

  Create a job search plan for the hidden job market. Once you have identified your job target(s), create a list of employers in your preferred geographic area who hire for that target, research those employers, and develop strategies for identifying and pursuing positions within those companies.

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  Aug 23, 2010

  Are You Getting Bad Career Advice?

  Who do you turn to for career advice? A recent survey found that the typical \"go-to\" people in our lives—trusted friends, family members, spouses, professional colleagues—often give us bad career advice.

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  Aug 23, 2010

  6 Job Market Trends that Can Impact Your Future

  Employer optimism is rising. CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's most recent nationwide survey of more than 2,700 hiring managers and human resource professionals across industries found that an increased number of employers project they will hire more workers in the next three months.

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  Jul 30, 2010

  How to Climb Out of Your Career Rut

  No young person ever says, \"I want to be stuck in a career rut when I grow up,\" yet that is exactly where many working adults find themselves. How about you? Is it getting harder to make yourself get out of bed in the morning? Do you feel like you are just playing a role as you go through your workday? Do you wish you were excited about your work instead of struggling to endure it? You don\'t have to stay stuck, however. Let\'s look at three common career ruts and how to climb out of them.