A recent survey from Robert Half Finance & Accounting indicates that the length of time spent by candidates in previous positions is an important factor in the hiring decisions. The Chicago Tribune reports that only 10 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) did not have this opinion in this survey.

"It's not unusual for someone to change jobs or careers multiple times during his or her lifetime, but holding too many positions in rapid succession and without signs of professional advancement can be a red flag for employers. Hiring managers place a high value on employee loyalty, in part because it is so difficult to replace top performers," said Max Messmer in his company's prepared statement. Messmer is chairman and chief executive of Robert Half International. He is also the author of Managing Your Career for Dummies(R) and Job Hunting for Dummies(R) (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.).

Michael Wesson, assistant professor of management at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, told Mays Business Online, "Twenty years ago, if people had two different jobs in three years, they would have a hard time getting another job. It's almost become a self-fulfilling prophecy because students are told in college classrooms that they shouldn't be surprised if they change jobs and companies numerous times."

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We tend to approach the holiday season, and especially holiday dinners, with a guilty smile. The idea of a big meal, replete with traditional dishes made from recipes most of us don't even look at the rest of the year, fills us with anticipation. The aftermath, unfortunately, is often filled with guilt over how much we ate.

Fortunately, the guilt doesn't have to be part of our holiday meal. Many of the mainstays of the Thanksgiving feast, including turkey, cranberries and yams, even have health benefits.

Turkey is one of the leanest meats around, if you stick to the white meat and don't eat the skin since both the skin and dark meat are higher in bad fats. Turkey is also a good source of arginine - an amino acid the body uses to make new protein and nitric oxide, a substance that relaxes and opens arteries. Pecans are also a great source for heart-healthy fats.

Cranberries are packed with dozens of antioxidants. Using the whole berries to make your own sauce also helps cut the amount of "hidden" sugar you consume.

Yams and sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, beta carotene, potassium and fiber. Bake them the way you would an ordinary potato, allowing everyone to add butter and brown sugar to taste to eliminate more "hidden" sugars. Pumpkin, before it becomes a pie, is also low in fat and high in potassium and other vitamins. Again, making your own pie can help you stay in control of healthy food busters like sugar, eggs, butter, and cream.

Although many traditional foods are healthy, this does not excuse overindulging. Controlling your portions this holiday season will go a long way toward protecting your heart and your waistline!

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