Although you may understand the purpose of the job you're doing and the company itself, there will be areas of the role you will need to learn, so try to find out exactly what is expected of you, the scope of your responsibilities and how this will be measured.

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"The purpose of Title VII is to promote hiring on the basis of job qualifications, rather than on the basis of race or color, " Justice Kennedy said.

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And he thinks that in the name -- for the purpose of greater competitiveness and job creation, we have to address our corporate tax structure.

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Because a touchscreen can give a screen an infinite number of configurations that can suit any program or purpose, they do an incredible job of blowing up the number of applications a piece of hardware can be used for.

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But Professor Robin Hambleton who specialises in City Leadership at the University of the West of England insists councillors do still serve a purpose - even if the top job is now taken.

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Jumping from job to job for the sole purpose of monetary gain is a big mistake.

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For one thing, women are more motivated by the purpose or meaning of their work than men, who focus more on compensation and their job titles.

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His job was dangerous and seldom rewarding, but it gave him the sense of purpose that he had sought in Iraq.

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On the other hand, when an employee understands clearly what they are expected to do, and how they can be certain they have met those expectations, it allows the employee to feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment, which leads to overall satisfaction with their job.

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