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Whether you're dying to work at a particular company or just want a complete career overhaul, landing that initial interview is always the first hurdle. But there's more to securing that first meeting than applying online or calling prospective employers' human resources department. The following tips help you take your career destiny into your own hands with a strategy that will help you land the interview of your dreams.

1. Revamp your résumé
No one likes updating his or her résumé, but a perfect polish is the very first thing that helps to make you stand out from the job-applying pack. To do it right, start from scratch. Look back at your jobs through a different lens-and be proud about what you've done. Your enthusiasm and pride will show through as you rewrite the content. And though this might be obvious, don't forget to put your biggest and most recent accomplishments at the top. While important, the college you attended 10 years ago isn't quite as important as

This year, Super Bowl Sunday falls on February 5th, which means you still have time to gear up with cool and hilarious entertaining accoutrements if you're hosting a viewing party. Lucky for you, we found the most hilarious ways to show your team spirit-all of which are listed below.


Fathead Wall Decals
Fatheads
These life-size (seriously!) vinyl wall decals (around $100 from Fatheads.com) are perfect for "man caves" and kids' rooms, but to pack the biggest Super Bowl party punch, place one right on the living room wall. There are dozens of players and teams to choose from and, best of all, the giant decals are removable and reusable, so you can move yours into a more appropriate place after the game is over.

Kitchen Gadgets You'll Really Use


Helmet Bowl
Helmet Bowl
As far as we're concerned, there is no other way to eat food at a Super Bowl party than out of your favorite team's helmet-shaped snack bowl ($43 from SidelineMVP.com).


Team Hand Sanitizers
NFL Hand Sanitizer
As sports fans, we can certainly appreciate branded

Classics are best for the big game

Even food snobs know that Big Game celebrations are not about stuffy gourmet spreads, but instead are feasts of grab-and-go grub where the classic tailgate favorites are not only expected, but preferred. That's good news for you if you're hosting the gang for the Big Game this year because to score a touchdown as the host, all you have to do is whip up a selection of the following snacks, display them on a buffet table, and add a little decorative and flavorful flair. The best part? Putting together this delicious spread will take you less than an hour.

Sausages that Score
There may be no more popular party food than sausages. Luckily, they are ridiculously easy to prepare. Skip the cocktail franks and get some of the big, fat, gourmet varieties available in supermarkets, such as chicken apple, mushroom and cheese, Cajun style, and good old fashioned Italian sausages. Slice them into bite-size morsels, brown the cut sides in a pan over medium heat, and keep them warm on a

Some produce is in its prime right now

Whether you've committed to a healthier diet this year or are simply interested in adding variety to your daily meal, choosing vegetables can be a challenge in winter, since most of us associate the good stuff with the harvests of summer and fall. Ironically, some of the most flavorful and robust produce is actually the freshest during the cold, winter months. Follow our lead and seek out any of the produce listed below and you'll discover that healthy winter dining can be amazingly flavorful.

Grapefruit
The tarty citrus fruit, grown in California, Texas, Florida, and Arizona, really comes into season in January. It stays yummy and sweet through early summer but definitely grab a couple this month for a juicy delight.

Kale
This leafy treat (yes, we said treat!) grows best during the coldest months of the year, particularly in January. Use some in your next stew or try chopping and sautéing it with garlic and topping your favorite pasta with it

December 26 offers amazing sales

If you live for finding great deals then get ready for some stellar shopping on December 26! The best bargains of the year take place the day after Christmas as stores try to clear out winter merchandise and make room for spring lines. So grab your coat (and any gifts you need to return) and make your way to these eight stores for the best discounts of the season.

J.Crew
Didn't get the bright winter coat or sweater you wanted? Head over to J.Crew where they'll be offering up to 80 percent off most of the fall merchandise. Got kids? This includes some of the fabulous children's clothing too.

Gap
If you thought the sales were good the week before Christmas, Gap's post-holiday sale will blow your mind-at least 30 percent off everything in the store. Coats, hats, and scarves in particular will be so cheap you'll want to stock up for years to come.

Ann Taylor
Sweaters, sweaters, and more sweaters! Ann Taylor's sweater selection is super cute this winter-and

How to return an unwanted gift
If you didn't make a wish list and let your loved ones know just what you wanted this holiday season, you may find yourself on the receiving end of a gift you'd rather not keep. No one wants to hurt anyone's feelings or get into a heated conversation with a sales associate at the store, so here are a few tips to make the process as smooth as possible.

Research Return Policies
Check in with each store you need to return gifts to. You may have a limited time (if at all) to receive cash back before you may only opt for credit. J. Crew, for example, will only allow you to return or exchange in-store purchases within 30 days-even if you bought the product yourself. Other stores will offer store credits only-if they allow you to return at all. You may also want to know stores' policies for returning gifts without a receipt. Generally, you will only get the current selling price, so it may not be worth returning something at all if the item's price has recently been deeply discounted,

Ready for resolutions?

It's that wonderful time of year again-New Year's resolution time! That's right! You get to inventory your life, identify trouble areas, and then resolve to make huge sweeping changes (overnight!) to make it all better. Ironically, most of us make the same resolutions year after year. And after a week (one day, really) we're back to our old routines-just more disappointed with ourselves since we can't even keep a resolution for more than 7 days. So, we propose you steer clear of the following seven self-defeating resolutions and instead aim for more attainable results.

WHAT NOT TO RESOLVE FOR 2012
I'm going on a huge diet.
With that extreme a stance, you'll be lucky if you make it past noon. Face it: you've been splurging through the holidays (beginning at Thanksgiving, actually,) and you're most likely going to crumble at the first sight of chocolate. Why get all hyped up for something you're going to forget in mere hours? Instead, aim for starting with a healthy

Not all presents are hits

In a recent Consumer Reports poll, 20 percent of adults admit they received a gift they didn't want last year. That's about 49 million unhappy gift recipients. Given this startling number, chances are you'll get an underwhelming present (or two) this holiday season. But that doesn't mean you're stuck with the duds. Following are your best options for parlaying your bummer gifts into bonuses.

Return It
And by return, we mean to the retailer, not the giver. Hopefully you'll find a gift receipt taped to the box or at the bottom of the gift bag. If this is the case, you'll most likely get store credit for the full purchase price of the gift. And while most stores accept returned merchandise without a receipt during the holidays, you'll only get credit for the current sales price-which is likely much lower if it's post-Christmas. But it's better than an ugly brown sweater you'll never wear, right?

Donate It
One man's garbage is another man's treasure. It's true: the