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How to Get on Your Boss's Good Side (Without Brown Nosing)
Tweet Share on Facebook February 19, 2013 CommentIf you're looking to get your boss's approval, but don't want to be seen as a "brown noser" by him or your colleagues, there's thin line to walk. You want to shine in terms of the work you do, but you don't want to alienate yourself from your colleagues.
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Your Job Sucks. Here Are 10 Reasons to Love It Anyway
Tweet Share on Facebook February 14, 2013 CommentIf you're getting down in the dumps about your job, looking at the silver lining may help you gain a bit of perspective on your current employment situation. Even if you work for a slave-driving boss, make next to nothing, or are buried under a pile of work, there are things to be grateful for.
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7 Reasons You Didn't Get a Promotion
Tweet Share on Facebook February 14, 2013 CommentIf you're stumped on why you didn't get the big promotion you've been pining for, read these seven reasons to adjust your expectations and attitude:
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These 5 Workplace Habits Are Making You Look Amateur
Tweet Share on Facebook February 14, 2013 CommentRegardless of who you are or what you do, it's probably a safe bet that you want to look like a pro. When you exhibit a professional image, you increase your own confidence while simultaneously boosting the confidence others have in you and your capabilities. It's a win-win.
Unfortunately, many so-called "professionals" undermine their credibility by exhibiting amateurish workplace behavior. Take a look at the list below and see if you're unintentionally harming your professional image with these rookie mistakes.
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Are Your Job References in Order?
Tweet Share on Facebook February 13, 2013 CommentJob candidates often hand over lists of references without much thought to the people they've included. But references can play a big role in hiring, so it's worth being thoughtful and strategic about whom you include.
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10 Strategies for Boosting Your Online Cred
Tweet Share on Facebook February 13, 2013 CommentIn the search for great talent, more recruiters are turning to social networks and online queries in lieu of the traditional resume databases. Will they find you? Sourcing candidates through social networks and by using keyword searches means that you have additional power to influence who finds you online. And it isn't just recruiters searching for candidates online, anyone can research you—in fact, employers are researching you online during their review process. What will they discover? You can play a significant role in creating the right first impression online if you take a proactive approach. The sites mentioned below already have high-ranking search engine status and this gives you the power to elevate your name.
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6 Tips for Making a Successful Career Change
Tweet Share on Facebook February 13, 2013 CommentJob searching is challenging for everyone, but experienced job seekers, especially those who realize they want to change their career tracks, may face special challenges. Marc Miller, career design specialist with Career Pivot (careerpivot.com) and author of Repurpose Your Career—A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers, suggests these five key steps to follow when making a career change:
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How Negativity Bias Can Wreck a Career Change
Tweet Share on Facebook February 12, 2013 Comment"The brain is like Velcro to negative experiences and Teflon to positive ones." That's how the neuropsychologist Rick Hanson describes negativity bias—a psychological phenomenon where humans tend to pay more attention to bad feedback and forget about good outcomes.
As a result, people usually overestimate the possibility that disaster will strike. This is a great survival strategy (that rock might be a bear, so I won't poke it). But it's an impractical tactic for the modern world of work (my boss might say no, so I won't even ask for that raise).
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4 Types of Questions to Expect at a Job Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook February 12, 2013 CommentIn any job face-to-face interview, you might encounter several different types of questions:
1. Straightforward questions. A hiring manager is most apt to talk about the role and specific tasks that must be performed, and then ask: "Tell me how your background prepares you to do the job."
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9 Productivity Tools to Download Right Now
Tweet Share on Facebook February 12, 2013 CommentIf you're looking to get more done at work, turn to technology. With the popularity of tablets and mobile phones, there are a plethora of productivity tools and apps designed to help you do more in less time. Here are a few to explore:
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