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Once your formal offer is in hand, the light at the end of your job-search tunnel officially starts coming into view. If you’ve done your research and you’ve been a careful observer throughout the application and interview process, you’ve had time to notice any red flags or deal breakers that might call this job into question.

The word “internship” is not very well defined in our culture, and while it may suggest a world of opportunity and a doorway into the corporate world for some, for others it means easy access to free labor and an opportunity to legally exploit those who aren’t in a position to protect themselves.

Asking for help doesn't come easily to most people. In a workplace environment, the difficulty compounds further for employees who are young, those who are trying to prove their value, or those who have been called out in the past for being "needy." For one reason or another, we seem to live in a culture that claims to value teamwork, but often values self-reliance more.

The "skills" section of a standard professional resume gives applicants a place to list skillsets and capabilities that aren't mentioned under the earlier "work history" or "education" subheadings. This section also allows applicants to list any non-career related accomplishments that may be of interest to potential employers, anything from musical talents to artistic achievements to sports victories. If you've dedicated years of your life to the pursuit of your Olympic medal or your series of award-winning children's books, these things can and should be weighed alongside all of your professional milestones. They can also give employers a bit of insight into who you are as a person, not just as a worker.

When you head in for your hospitality interview, you'll need to bring your best smile, your confidence, a few printed copies of your brilliant resume, and your most appropriate interview attire. But there are also a few things you're better off leaving behind when you sit down for a face-to-face meeting.

A functional boss-employee relationship starts with trust. But what if you simply don't have confidence in the person who holds control over your personal and financial future? Read on and learn how to handle some of the trickiest situations between you and your boss.

Your interview is heading into a nose dive! Something went wrong-- very, very wrong-- and if you don't take immediate evasive action, you may walk out of here with chances of success that fall somewhere between zero and "when pigs fly". What can you do to keep your dream job prospects from heading full speed over a cliff? Keep these considerations in mind.

Most of the time, it's better for job seekers to be bold rather than overly cautious, and to err on the side of too much risk instead of sitting still and playing it safe. After all, the worst thing that usually results from a job search blunder is a simple rejection.