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ResumeBear Picks The 20 Most Legendary College Bars

ResumeBear Picks The 20 Most Legendary College Bars

Just about every school has one: a long-standing college bar steeped in history and, most often, cheap beer. It is in these bars that traditions are made, legendary stories are created and shared, and good times are remembered. We’ve found 20 of the most legendary of these bars, listed in no particular order, and we’ll [...]

Proven Ways to Boost Office Morale: ResumeBear

Proven Ways to Boost Office Morale: ResumeBear

With the economy picking back up, it’s only a matter of time before job turnover also starts speeding up again. Unsatisfied workers will begin looking for a better job environment and if your office morale is lacking, your company could be the one losing team members. But making some tweaks to your office and work [...]

Extra Income, Would You do any of these?

Extra Income, Would You do any of these?

Sell your body. For science, that is. You can sell whole blood or plasma. According to American Red Cross standards, you have to weigh at least 110 pounds, be 18 or older, and be in good health. Plasma can be sold monthly, and it takes about an hour and 15 minutes. Whole blood can be sold only every two [...]

Are You a Geek or Nerd?

Are You a Geek or Nerd?

In the ongoing battle between geek and nerd, one must take sides. But how can this be done without a solid argument for both persona’s? It’s time to lay all the cards on the table to determine which is better and answer the question some fear to know: Are you a geek or a nerd?

What We Really Do at Work on Our Mobile Phones

What We Really Do at Work on Our Mobile Phones

A recent survey sheds light on what people do on their mobile devices at work—and what they think others are doing. More than 60 percent of those surveyed reported using their mobile devices to watch videos, including ones unrelated to work, such as sports clips and viral videos. A majority of respondents said workers should [...]

Movie Clichés About the Workplace (add your faves!)

Movie Clichés About the Workplace (add your faves!)

I recently saw “Bridesmaids” for the second time (yeah, it’s that good). The main character has a job in a jewelry store. Being unlucky at love, she goes on a rant about love never lasting while helping a cute couple select an engagement ring. I won’t spoil the rest for you, but it occurred to [...]

Oh No They Didn’t! LinkedIn Avatars Gone Wrong

Oh No They Didn’t! LinkedIn Avatars Gone Wrong

Some days I scan through my LinkedIn search results and am simply amazed at the choices some folks make when selecting their profile picture / avatar.  LinkedIn is, after all, a professional networking site used for business purposes, right?  And unlike Facebook, you only get ONE picture to sum you up to the outside world, [...]

Twitter Tweep Tweet Retweet… Huh??

Twitter Tweep Tweet Retweet… Huh??

I remember finding Twitter to be pretty confusing at first, but I decided to tackle it by jumping in with two feet and copycatting what I saw out there (often times incorrectly). I received a few helpful corrections / reminders along the way, but folks were always pretty positive about it, even when my mistakes [...]

Humor: Casual Fridays, Work Attire

Humor: Casual Fridays, Work Attire

Week 1 – Memo No. 1 Effective this week, the company is adopting Fridays as Casual Day. Employees are free to dress in the casual attire of their choice. Week 3 – Memo No. 2 Spandex and leather micro-miniskirts are not appropriate attire for Casual Day. Neither are string ties, rodeo belt buckles or moccasins. [...]

Do You “Brown-Nose” The Boss?

Do You “Brown-Nose” The Boss?

We will not deny that some people get ahead by sucking up.  Some bosses love that sort of behavior and reward it accordingly.  If your boss is someone like that and you wish to stay working for this boss then you need to do what the boss likes, i.e. suck up. It’s utterly ridiculous when [...]