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Thomas Paine once said: “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” General George S. Patton describes it further: “We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.”  When it…

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What is SAT? The SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test is basically a standardized test for students that are interested in taking admission at US colleges and universities. The most important thing to note about this test is that it is…

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When you’re planning to relocate, submitting your resume with a cover letter to various companies in hopes of establishing a relationship and inquiring about employment opportunities is a great idea. A cover letter is an extremely important part of your direct-mail campaign, but also be sure you’ve devised an overall strategy about relocating. Research companies in the new location, decide which ones to target, and identify key people to contact. Our Quintessential Careers Directory of Company Career Centershttp://www.quintcareers.com/career_centers/ can help you reach major targeted companies. And once you’ve sent out your cover-letter and resume packages, make sure you follow up and contact these people to try to get some interviews, either by phone or as soon as you arrive at your new location. For help with your cover letter, visit Cover Letter Resources for Job-Seekers, which includes a link to our Cover Letter Tutorial.

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This is a post to test trackbacks. I would like to highlight an article by Terri Carey.

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The two questions that I hear most from both networking contacts and prospective clients are: 1) What franchise has the best chance of being the next big thing, like Starbucks? 2) What are the hottest franchises? The first question is easy to answer. I tell most people that if I knew what the next Starbucks like phenomenon was going to be, I would have bought the rights to a lot of them. The second question, although easy to answer, takes a bit of explanation. When investigating franchise opportunities it is important to look for concepts within industries that have been successful over time and in different economic conditions. At that point, rather than asking “What is hot?”, it is more important to ask, “What type of franchise is a good fit for me?” How well an individual fits a franchise will have the greatest impact on their potential for success. Fit covers many areas and an individual can only determine fit by speaking to the franchise company and the franchise owners. The franchise company will be able to explain their system and the general characteristics that make up their top franchise owners. The franchise owners will be able to tell you about the day to day operation of the business, the revenue potential, and much more. When you talk to those franchise owners, speak with those who are successful and those who are struggling. Get an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both groups and then assess yourself honestly. If you find that you are more like the group that struggles, it’s probably best to look for another concept. If you are similar to the group that makes up the top 25-30% of owners then it is probably a concept that you want to investigate further. Remember that “Hot” does not mean you have a better chance of being successful. That only comes when you find a franchise that is a great fit for you, in an industry that has a history of success.

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The College Essay One of the most important differentiators in college admissions can be the essays. How do adcoms choose between two college candidates with the same SAT scores, similar GPAs and great extracurricular activities? There is the interview, the…

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The Common App is out! Seniors, it’s time to create a login and password and begin filling out the Common App, and then also taking a look at the supplements of the schools you selected. You can find the place…

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