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		<title><![CDATA[Target Talks Cheap as Black Friday Battle Beckons]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://industry.bnet.com/retail/10005277/target-talks-cheap-as-black-friday-battle-beckons/]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Target seems to see a battle in front of it. Considering it is in the trenches, the companyâ€™s preparations suggest the coming struggle will be deep and, to use a word bandied about in last yearâ€™s horrendous holiday season, dismal. by Mike Duff]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:51:02 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Pandemic Preparedness Could Pay Off]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.bnet.com/mba/?p=979]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When swine flu panic hit this spring, did you take proactive steps to prepare your company for the losses that would be caused by mass absenteeism? If you're like the majority of managers in most businesses, the answer is no. However, according to a new article from MIT Sloan, preparing...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:00:49 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 Tips For A Successful ERP Implementation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1089797]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It's a sad fact that, for many companies, the implementation process ends up being far more difficult than envisioned. The best path to a smooth transition... preparation, preparation, preparation! This paper provides 10 tips for a Successful ERP Implementation. One of the most frequent mistakes companies make is to schedule...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Preparing For A Successful Sales Job Interview]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=959227]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The most important element of a great interview? Preparation, preparation, preparation! Even if you are the greatest sales person the world has ever known, without even a little cursory preparation before your interview, you will not be able to come across in the best way possible, meaning you will not...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Interview Questions]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=959231]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The key to a successful interview is preparation and it is advisable to put together a bank of examples and prepared answers. Although you may not be able to repeat them verbatim, you should be able to use them as a basis for the vast majority of the questions posed. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interview Success - The Importance Of Mental Preparation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987205]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ask any employer the biggest mistake candidates can make and you often get the same answer - not being fully prepared for the interview. Successful candidates use every conceivable means possible to prepare for the interview and to allow themselves ample time to prepare. They understand that interviewing is a...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Be Better Prepared Than Your Interviewer]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=995073]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Interview preparation is everything it's sad to say that perhaps as many as half of all interviewers you're going to meet will be unprepared or incompetent. It's not all their fault; it's just lack of interview preparation time or responsibility; some of them will be co-opted at the last minute...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Seven Tips To Help With Interview Preparation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=995255]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The whole purpose of an interview is for the employer to meet you, to get acquainted with your professional background and experience, learn about your special skill sets and qualifications, and of course, to see how you match up with their organizational needs. You obviously have piqued their interest with...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Job Interview Preparation Should Involve The Following]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=995267]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Going for job interview and do not know how to prepare! Well, this paper gives you some points, which you must consider while going for the job interview. Giving an interview is not any simple task. Remember that interview is not any general conversation, but is a test to assess...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Preparation For The Interview]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=996167]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Once your resume is written and you are ready to join others vying for the same job! If you want to land the job, prepare for the interview. This paper provides few questions that candidates indicate are the most difficult to answer. Preparation is the key. So, take a look...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Perfect Selling]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.bnet.com/2422-13723_23-211817.html]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Linda Richardson, Founder of Richardson Training, talks about her new book where she examines the difference between good salespeople and superb ones. Sales calls, she says, are where the art and science of selling lies.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:50:22 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Time To Panic? Tips For Last Minute Job Interview Preparation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=893025]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The first step of last second preparation for an interview is learning what it is you're actually applying for! If you know nothing about the company, head straight to the company's website, and look up any press releases they might have created. Next, have a good read of the job...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Secrets Of Interview Success]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394075]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As a candidate you should be able to express yourself with clarity and precision. To do this you must make adequate preparation, anticipating likely questions and rehearsing your responses. Your answers should appear spontaneous. At the same time, you should come across as thoughtful, articulate and coherent. So preparation is...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Who, What, And Why Of Interviewing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394090]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Interviews can be daunting to the most experienced job seeker, and "Terror-ific" for the less experienced. Preparation before the interview can make a huge difference in your confidence level. This paper provides some basic questions to get you thinking about the process. Regardless of what you are asked in an...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Easy Steps To Interview Preparation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394303]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[All those months of preparation have paid off and you are raring to go. This is your chance to shine and get that dream job. Remember to always prepare well for an interview; you should never go for an interview without thorough preparation. Preparing for an interview can be daunting...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Planning For An Interview And Likely Interview Questions]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394332]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Properly preparing for a job interview will really help you to make a better impression, and will naturally give you more confidence and poise. Preparation is a key point to any job and an interviewer will know almost instantly if you have given which thought and much preparation to the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interviewing Styles: Should You Learn Them?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=398131]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Interview preparation is an absolute, non-negotiable, unequivocal must, but preparing by learning different styles is not. That's why your interview preparation needs to be focused on learning about yourself, listing questions to ask, forming your answers to fundamental interview questions. You prepare by focusing on yourself because you are seeking...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interview Preparation: You'll Come Out Ahead]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=881241]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Interview preparation can mean the difference between a good interview and a great interview. You don't want to give up the opportunity to really set yourself apart from the rest of the candidates. The best way to be prepared for an interview is to do as much background research as...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ten Preparations To Make Before Interviewing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=891847]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[First of all, know who the company is and what they do. You'll be asked, "Have you heard of us?" and it is better to be able to respond in the positive. You can use the Internet to find out something about them. You look unprepared if you haven't even...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interview Tips & Tricks]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=891851]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Having the appropriate skill sets is not sufficient until and unless a person has the pre-interview preparation. It is necessary to have an idea about the type of questions that may arise and the answer to the same should be a heart winning one and not merely blame or highlight...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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