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Whether we are new job seekers or experienced professionals, this short article by Seth Godin reminds us that being average in the US is being invisible and easily replaceable. Only those that are unique will be hired, promoted, and paid more.

This tool from CNN helps you calculate how you are spending your time each week. Are you allocating for enough “YOU” time? What would you like to change?

“Real success comes from the quality of your relationships and the emotions that you experience each day. That’s where these 10 questions come in. Ask them at the end of each day and I absolutely guarantee that you’ll become more successful.”

This brief article provides tips on how to succeed and fit in at your new job; including making friends, minding meeting manners, and clarifying expectations.

“Looking back through scores of interviews we’ve conducted…these are the four specific low-confidence behaviors cited by managers (male and female alike): Being overly modest, Not asking, Blending In, and Remaining Silent “

This blog post by Dr. Stephen Covey outlines how to identify your voice. “Learn what taps your talents and fuels your passion-that rises out of a great need in the world that you feel drawn by conscience to meet-therein lies your voice, your calling, your soul’s code.”

This blog post is adapted from the book, “Power Listening” by Bernard T. Ferrari. It discusses different listening types, and may help you identify what kind of listener you are. “To improve your listening skills, you must first figure out exactly what is keeping you from seeking and hearing the information you need.”

This is a part of an ongoing series with recruiters from top MBA employers on Businessweek. This post contains excerpts from an email exchange with Rani Dent, an MBA staffing consultant with Microsoft.