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Survey Reveals Most Overused Resume Phrases

MENLO PARK, CA -- Think that describing yourself as a “highly qualified” “self-starter” who is a “creative” “problem solver” will help you stand out on the job hunt? Think again. According to a new OfficeTeam survey, these are among the most overused terms on resumes.

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Survey: Majority of Companies Not Holding Holiday Parties

MENLO PARK, CA -- Has the Grinch stolen the office holiday party? More than half (52 percent) of senior managers surveyed by OfficeTeam said their employer is not holding a holiday celebration this year.

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Survey Reveals Actions Job Seekers Have Taken to Impress Employers

MENLO PARK, CA -- Sometimes it's the little things that get job seekers noticed by employers, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Human resources (HR) managers were asked to recount the most impressive action they have seen or heard an individual take to try to land a position. Here are some of their responses:

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More Than Half of Workers Say Their Companies Allow Access to Social Networking, Shopping and Entertainment Sites

MENLO PARK, CA -- Does access to non-work related websites make for distracted employees? Many businesses aren't concerned, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Fifty-three percent of professionals interviewed said their company does not block social networking, shopping and entertainment sites.

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Survey: Six in 10 Companies Conduct Video Job Interviews

MENLO PARK, CA -- Job seekers may want to get ready for their close-ups, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. More than six in 10 (63 percent) human resources (HR) managers interviewed said their company often conducts employment interviews via video. This is up from just 14 percent one year ago.

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Nearly Half of Managers Say Coworker Competitiveness Has Increased in Last Decade

MENLO PARK, CA -- As athletes from around the world prepare to compete in London, workplaces in the U.S. appear to be hosting competitions of their own, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Nearly half (49 percent) of senior managers interviewed said they believe employees are more competitive with each other today than they were 10 years ago.

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Stacy Leitner Wins 2012 Administrative Excellence Award

Stacy Leitner, executive assistant for the City of Rancho Cordova in Calif., has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 OfficeTeam Administrative Excellence Award.

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Research Reveals Importance of Intuition in Workplace: How Are Your Powers of Perception?

MENLO PARK, CA -- Does intuition play a role in today's workplace? According to a new OfficeTeam study, it can. In fact, 88 percent of administrative professionals surveyed recently said they often make decisions based on gut instinct. OfficeTeam has developed a research guide, Business Sense: Putting Your Intuition to Work, and quiz to help workers identify their intuition style.

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Workers Cite Flexible Schedules, Leaving Early on Fridays as Most Prized Summer Benefits

MENLO PARK, CA -- As temperatures heat up, professionals are looking forward to fun in the sun, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Flexible schedules (41 percent) and leaving work early on Fridays (28 percent) are the most coveted summer benefits, according to employees polled.

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OfficeTeam Survey: Unusual Reasons Employees Give for Quitting Jobs

MENLO PARK, CA -- A stronger economy often gives workers greater courage to change jobs, but the excuses offered for jumping ship can leave many employers perplexed. A new OfficeTeam survey reveals the wackiest reasons job seekers have given for handing in their notice. Here are some examples:

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