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Interview mistakes that get an immediate rejection Hiring managers may cringe if you can't explain why you're leaving a particular job or if it seems you struggle to manage your emotions, Stacy Pollack writes. A display of arrogance will also be treated as a red flag. Glassdoor (7/5)A white lie can ruin a good resume Avoid the temptation to stretch the truth on your resume, such as exaggerating your role on a project or altering a job title, career consultant Elaine Varelas advises. Don't inflate sales results or change employment dates. CNBC (7/5)
Balancing Yourself
Are you being taken advantage of at the office? Your colleagues are exploiting you if they consistently hand you work without gauging your interest or if they rarely express gratitude, Alyse Kalish writes. "It's OK to want to help others, but if it's taking over your calendar you may need to cut down on how much assistance you offer up," she advises. The Muse (7/5)
Bar stools make room for more restaurant customers Restaurants are increasingly using bar stools and high-top tables to increase seating capacity and boost sales. OpenTable now offers a bar-stool seating reservation option, but the move away from traditional tables has proved uncomfortable for some patrons, including older consumers and family groups, industry experts say. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/4)
Young people will have the seeds you bury in their minds, and when they grow up, they will change the world.
Jack Ma, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist
