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Holiday gift giving at the office
If you work in an office, chances are at some point in your career, gift giving will be a topic of discussion. After all, giving helps you bond with your coworkers and have fun in Read more…
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When things don’t go as planned
What do you do if you find yourself working in a field that is very different from the one you’d planned to pursue? How do you know that you have chosen the right field? These Read more…
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Stress zappers for work
Do you ever feel like one more straw would break the camel’s back from an overwhelmed schedule at work during the holiday season? If you do, you are not alone. According to the American Institute Read more…
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Exercise good judgment at the office holiday party
Make no mistake about it: the holidays are a great time to participate in work-related events where opportunities to mingle with colleagues abound. This can be the perfect time to have meaningful conversations without a Read more…
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Stay motivated at work during the holidays
With the holiday season going into full swing, it can be challenging to stay motivated at work and balance the extra demands on your time as you try to juggle the parties, school events, traveling Read more…
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Strong opinions and networking don’t always go hand-in-hand
Do you think it’s possible to be too opinionated during a networking conversation? A job-seeker recently asked me about a personal situation. Someone who had overheard a conversation told the job-seeker he was steering the Read more…
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Are you appreciated at work?
If you asked the majority of employees the reasons for leaving a good job you might hear comments that involve a lack of appreciation rather than compensation. Resigning from a job may sound like an Read more…
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Make sure to ask good networking questions
Make no mistake about it: networking is such a big part of a job search. Those who have found opportunities through networking will never forget it and can attest to the unexpected power of this Read more…
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Take steps to turn your temp job into full-time employment
It’s no secret that a temporary job is an excellent way to enter the workforce and meet new employers. Never underestimate the value of an opportunity to meet hiring decision-makers and make a contribution, no Read more…
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Transition skills are beneficial to veterans
Transitioning into a new career can be a challenging task for anyone. However, moving from military service to a civilian marketplace is especially difficult for those in uniform who may not understand the importance of Read more…