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April 09, 2016

Compete in Today\'s Job Market

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InfoTrak: Compete in Today\'s Job Market


Employment and career expert Michelle A. Riklan, co-author of 101 Great Ways to Compete in Today\'s Job Market offered marketing ideas for people either looking for a job or hoping to move their
careers forward. She explained the critical importance of social media in today’s job market and offered tips to optimize a LinkedIn page. She said even people who are secure in their current jobs should be prepared to immediately take advantage of an opportunity at a better job.

InfoTrak: A Nation in Pain


According to government statistics, 100 million American adults live in chronic pain. . Nationally syndicated health columnist Judy Foreman discussed the connection between chronic pain and prescription drug addiction. She said exercise is one of the most effective ways to deal with chronic pain. She also discussed reforms in government policies that could allow the healthcare system to better deal with the epidemic of chronic pain.

InfoTrak: Rightsizing Your Life


Many Baby Boomers are beginning to think about the future and how many material
possessions they really need. Ciji Ware, author of Rightsizing Your Life believes that more isn’t always better. She offered
ideas on how to make wise decisions in downsizing, in particular through recycling and donating unneeded items

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